Damper/Support for Canopy, What are you doing?

[maginter]

Hi All -

I have a Planet Aquarium Classic 12 inch, front open Canopy on a 5-foot 150 gallon tank. see picture.

Classic Canopy

www.dfwaquarium.com

I am on the short side and opening and closing the front is a little difficult. I am very concerned of the open door slamming down on the tank. So, I wanted to ask the collective what you are doing as far as Supports or Dampers to help with this issue. I haven't weighed the opening door, but it is heavy. I will try and get a weigh soon, as I will need that to size the option I use for this request.

Tanks in Advance!


Mark

 

[Sdot]

This is what i use on my planet custom aquarium

 

[Chrysemys]

I used an actuator on mine. It is slow, but it eliminates all of those concerns you listed. Mine was bad enough my family didn’t like taking care of the tank when I was away. Had to do something.

 

[Ippyroy]

I used an actuator on mine. It is slow, but it eliminates all of those concerns you listed. Mine was bad enough my family didn’t like taking care of the tank when I was away. Had to do something.

 

[maginter]

Thanks for the input! What is the white thing mounted on the side? Is that the damper or are you using slow close hinges? If it is do you have the Manufacture and Model?

 

[maginter]

I thought about this...... Just want to minimize the opportunity for corrosion and device failure.