would this be a great idea as a lid?

[KingAh123]

So I have been thinking about making a cabinet as a lid without a bottom so I can access the aquarium.
Plus I want to mount the AI prime lights that I'm saving for on top.
Is this a bad idea or not, I have some bad concept art to show what my idea is.

 

[Tamberav]

The lights need air flow so you may need to install fans in the top or such. You may have some salt creep so prepare how to manage that.

 

[KingAh123]

The lights need air flow so you may need to install fans in the top or such. You may have some salt creep so prepare how to manage that.

Maybe I could cut some holes in the top for the lights and maybe install a filter and a fan to cool if needed.
Can gas exchange happen?

 

[deepseabc]

It doesn't sound like it's any different than a "hood" just maybe it has a back? Agree with teh other comments. You're going to want holes above the AI 's to allow them to ventilate properly. Probably would hurt to have a hol,e with screen on either side as well to allow for air to come into the hood.