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Unread 03/02/2016, 10:58 AM   #26
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Sorry to hijack the thread but how do you add big pictures like this??


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Unread 03/04/2016, 01:28 PM   #27
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Show me your canopy

Here's a canopy I built for my 75.
It's all standard Home Depot pine within Java Gel Stain.
The front and top panels are completely removable held in place with a magnet.
My Hydra 26 fixtures are on 1/2" aluminum rails using brackets I designed and printed on a 3D printer. I'll have the ability to add T5 retro fixtures to more aluminum rails if I want.










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Unread 03/05/2016, 02:42 AM   #28
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Here is mine:



The lights themselves are mounted on strut attached to the back of the cabinet and then I used heavy duty drawer guides so the lights slide back and forth for maintenance. I have the lights set on a 15 degree angle and moved them close to the fronf of the tank. This makes the coral grow towards the front of the aquarium so you get a semi-top-down view of the coral as it grows out.

So jealous of your stand Mike. Was impressed when I saw it in person and still am impressed til now haha. Next tank I'll have to attempt to make a stand like yours.


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Unread 03/13/2016, 06:29 AM   #29
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Unread 03/13/2016, 03:50 PM   #30
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Here is mine. I couldn't decide between cabinet doors or a flip open style so I incorporated both. Works great and I have a Photon led light hanging from some SS hardware inside.




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Unread 03/19/2016, 11:17 AM   #31
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That nice. Don't mind if I used it. Right. With some modifications of course.


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Unread 03/19/2016, 01:18 PM   #32
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Unread 03/28/2016, 06:46 AM   #33
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Unread 04/07/2020, 01:52 PM   #34
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Would love to build something like this. How did you mount it to the wall?


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Unread 04/07/2020, 05:44 PM   #35
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I prefer to have the top open to avoid condensation and trapped heat. This is what I did for my 360.

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Unread 04/08/2020, 04:10 PM   #36
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Would love to build something like this. How did you mount it to the wall?


Bolted the base onto the wall . Just need to find uour support beams.


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Unread 04/08/2020, 04:21 PM   #37
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Bolted the base onto the wall . Just need to find uour support beams.


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Any chance you have more pictures of it? Did you use hinges at all?


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Any chance you have more pictures of it? Did you use hinges at all?


Its been a long time i have a gallery here if you can see it.


https://gallery.got-rice.com/Other/N...ystal-Dynamics


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Unread 04/08/2020, 04:37 PM   #39
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Its been a long time i have a gallery here if you can see it.


https://gallery.got-rice.com/Other/N...ystal-Dynamics


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This is perfect. Thank you! Did you have to support it from the ceiling or could it work with out those wires you think?


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Show me your canopy

I bolted two pullies on the wall higher up so i can pull and lift up canopy for tank maintenance.


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