Finally, found a canopy for my AP700 :)

sil40sx · Jan 6, 2018

I've been wanting to add T5 to supplement my AP700, first option was the Aquaticlife Hybrid, but I got impatient waiting for them to be released from customs, so I just picked this 6 x 36" ATI for a very reasonable price. With just a little DIY, its gonna be a perfect hybrid.

It's going to be a fun wrecking and dremel'ing long day, LOL.

I'll update the thread on how will it go. Happy weekend!

Crabs McJones · Jan 6, 2018

sil40sx said:
I've been wanting to add T5 to supplement my AP700, first option was the Aquaticlife Hybrid, but I got impatient waiting for them to be released from customs, so I just picked this 6 x 36" ATI for a very reasonable price. With just a little DIY, its gonna be a perfect hybrid.

It's going to be a fun wrecking and dremel'ing long day, LOL.

I'll update the thread on how will it go. Happy weekend!

Following along !

sil40sx · Jan 6, 2018

dang Kessil, they don't use a connector, not a single one, everything is soldered. Goodbye warranty. LOL

Gablami · Jan 6, 2018

Following. I was surprised to see you taking the ap700 apart. I had entertained doing what you’re doing but was thinking about just securing the ap700 into the center of the power module and cutting our fan holes on the top of the power module.

sil40sx · Jan 6, 2018

Gablami said:
Following. I was surprised to see you taking the ap700 apart. I had entertained doing what you’re doing but was thinking about just securing the ap700 into the center of the power module and cutting our fan holes on the top of the power module.

Yeah, that's was the original plan. Just attatch it to the t5 fixture using the canopy mounting arms and just call it a day,. But since I have a Dino's in my tank right now, it's perfect time not to have lights for 2-3 days anyways, so I said to heck with it! LOL

Crabs McJones · Jan 6, 2018

sil40sx said:
dang Kessil, they don't use a connector, not a single one, everything is soldered. Goodbye warranty. LOL

You sir are gutsier than me lol

sil40sx · Jan 6, 2018

crabs_mcjones said:
You sir are gutsier than me lol

Hehehe - this happens when I get bored.

Base part is done and installed, minus wiring's and mesh to cover the old ATI fan holes.

Next will be drilling holes for the lens cover, and get done with the messy part.

Fin · Jan 6, 2018

Oh, wow! It's only money! Good luck on this endeavor!

tsav87 · Jan 6, 2018

Wow. Following

sil40sx · Jan 6, 2018

Fin said:
Oh, wow! It's only money! Good luck on this endeavor!

Hopefully it will turn out ok. If I break the AP700, I will have to settle with T5 fixture only, because I can't afford to get another LED fixture. LOL

Crabs McJones · Jan 6, 2018

sil40sx said:
Hopefully it will turn out ok. If I break the AP700, I will have to settle with T5 fixture only, because I can't afford to get another LED fixture. LOL

Well if this works I may have to hire you to retro mine

sil40sx · Jan 6, 2018

crabs_mcjones said:
Well if this works I may have to hire you to retro mine

We'll see how it goes, and hopefully I can finish it in a timely manner. Otherwise, my SPS will hunt me in my dreams. LOL

Crabs McJones · Jan 6, 2018

sil40sx said:
We'll see how it goes, and hopefully I can finish it in a timely manner. Otherwise, my SPS will hunt me in my dreams. LOL

So there's nothing over the tank as you're doing this? Chop chop my good fellow! Lol

sil40sx · Jan 6, 2018

Nope, I'm starving my Dinoflagellates

Crabs McJones · Jan 6, 2018

sil40sx said:
Nope, I'm starving my Dinoflagellates

Ha! That's a good way to look at it!!

Fin · Jan 6, 2018

sil40sx said:
Hopefully it will turn out ok. If I break the AP700, I will have to settle with T5 fixture only, because I can't afford to get another LED fixture. LOL

You could always send it back in for a non-warranty repair.