My 65gal canopy

christopherhicks

Hello I just wanted to show you what I have done so far.

The stand I built

The begining of the canopy

The light

Painted the canopy but doors are not painted yet

Well when I get some more pics tomorrow all that I have left is to paint the inside white and paint the outside of the doors black.

What do you think so far.

gm333

Looks good, I would just make one suggestion on the trim going around the bottom. If you used a little bigger board it would cover the fake wood trim around the top of the tank and look a little better, or you could paint the trim black. Plus while you are still working on it why not go with a double light tube setup. It will make your tank look much better than just one.

christopherhicks

Yes I will be painting the trim around the tank also because the stand doesnt cover the bottom trim either. I kinda ran out of money but I will be putting another light strip in it in about a week one will do for now. Any suggestions on what kind of paint to use on the inside of the canopy.

gm333

If it was me I would just use kilz primer.

christopherhicks

well it is done I put in another light strip and got it all painted. One problem though the bulb Ibought wont come on unless I wiggle it why is that. It is not the fixture because if I put it in the other one I have to do the same. How do I fix this problem. But you were right it does make the fish look better and the plants seem to be growing better.
After I redecorated

My new Aulonocara Jacobfreibergi


The finished canopy


What do you think

Nereaga

Looks great man! Really looks sleak and nice looking, nice work!

jasondjdelashmit

good job on the canapy i have one question how do you get into tank? Do you remove the entire canapy or does the top open? Im thinking of building one for my 55g.

Tbx

It looks nice but what is up with the zip tie thing on the door handles?

Yontzfamily

If you look at the pictures on the top of the tank, there is a little on in the house, or one that comes to visit. :-) the little plastic thingy keeps little hands from opening the door.

christopherhicks

There are doors on the canopy.