Fishytimes 20g pics - Page 8

fishytime · #71 09-08-2007, 12:23 AM

Gonna be for the 20g. The canopy is 25"wx16"dx4 1/2"t. It will be mounted to the back of the cabinet that the tank is on by 1 1/2" solid maple strips. So for all intents and purposes it will appear to be floating over the tank. I rent, so suspending it from the ceiling wasnt an option, and I dont really like how a fully enclosed canopy that sits on the tank looks. Not for a tank as small as this anyway....looks too chunky imo. So we will see how this goes. I cut ventilation slits in the top to help dissipate the heat, and I left room on the sides of the slits in case I have to add a couple computer fans.

04scoobysti · #72 09-08-2007, 12:59 AM

Where did you get the T5HO reflectors? i need some new ones, thanks! Nice 20 Gal by the way! check out my 20 if you like http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=31874

Im thinking of ditching the PC's, keeping the T5HO's and adding a 250w halide, i dont think its overkill, just might have to add a fan or two..

fishytime · #73 09-08-2007, 02:09 AM

Got mine at petland here in cowtown. Several of the lfs carry them as well. They are made by hagen for their "glo" line of HO T5 retrofit kits. They come in 2', 3', and 4' lengths.

Van-rookie · #74 09-08-2007, 02:30 AM

Nice Ricordeas.....
I just love Rics

fishytime · #75 09-08-2007, 02:33 PM

Thanks Van. I love rics too(and zoas). Calgary is literally flooded with these rics atm. A couple lfs here got shipments that easily numbered at about 100 polyps. Usually it me that is envious of the stuff you guys get out there.

fishytime · #76 09-14-2007, 05:26 AM

Well the canopy is finished and I've had it running on my frag tank for a few days now. The temperature goes from 78 to 82 or 83 and the canopy itself feels warm to the touch but not at all hot.Still need to tidy up the wiring, but I'm waiting to see if I need to add the fans.

fishytime · #77 09-16-2007, 04:24 PM

More zoas, red with a white center. Should be called team Canada zoas.