Floating Canopies: Let's See 'Em!!!

[john.m.cole3]

I just bought a new tank with a canopy, but it won't work with my ATI fixture. I was hoping to modify it to a floating canopy so I can keep my light concealed and still get my hands in the tank.

 

[Ty Hamatake]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/this-was-a-fun-little-project-t5-retrofit.293496/#post-3582633

I used 1x6s for the frame, but would recommend 1x8 if not 1x10s (depending on which one would look better over your tank). I was limited on space because I hung it from the conduit frame I have over my tank, but wider lumber would keep things a little more concealed. It's not terrible, but you can see the guts of the thing when you're viewing the tank.

Looking forward to updates!

 

[tj w]

Following.. I love floating canopies. If I recall correctly @Mike&Terry have a great one.

 

[Mike&Terry]

Following.. I love floating canopies. If I recall correctly @Mike&Terry have a great one.

We love our floating canopy:

 

[Ty Hamatake]

We love our floating canopy:

Wow. Ha ha, I feel inadequate now...

 

[john.m.cole3]

We love our floating canopy:

I can see how you tied it in to the ceiling. How is it fastened to the canopy itself? Is the back of the canopy tied into the wall? thanks guys!

 

[miah12]

 

[sundog101]

This is kind of floating

 

[john.m.cole3]

This is kind of floating

That looks rteally really nice. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Mike&Terry]

I can see how you tied it in to the ceiling. How is it fastened to the canopy itself? Is the back of the canopy tied into the wall? thanks guys!

Yes, it is. The front support from the ceiling is just there to keep the canopy from sagging - especially when the inner drawer rack is pulled out. It was built using powder coated aluminum and skinned with cypress wood (very light weight). The canopy has an inner light rack (also powder coated aluminum) which is on a sliding drawer track that opens from the front for ease of light maintenance.

If interested, you can check out the details here: The Journey Continues - Mike & Terry's 280g Reef Savvy

 

[Darth_man]

Those are nice, must be a lot easier to clean.

 

[jlancas81]

Liking this thread. I am thinking of hanging mine with a TV wall mount with an arm so it can be moved for maintenance. Anyone try this?

 

[don_chuwish]

I was going for a lightweight floaty look but you can certainly see the T5 tubes when sitting in a chair near the tank. I may have to add some material in future. All made out of Hemlock, Watco Danish Oil Finish only.

 

[reef lover]

Certainly not spectacular... But it works.☺

 

[fscbishop]

Here's mine

 

[DLHDesign]

More info and pictures in my build thread (here, here, and here, mostly):

 

[Clayton Jessup]

all of theses look mazing making me really think of a floating canopy for my tank build, which right now I am like 90 percent certain that ill go with one.

 

[Clayton Jessup]

More info and pictures in my build thread (here, here, and here, mostly):

I absolutely love your hood , I love how you suspended your Radions XR15PRO 's [emoji108]

 

[minus9]

Here's my custom built stand and canopy for my 90g shallow. I can adjust the height of the canopy.

 

[minus9]

Side view.