54 gallon bowed front tank hood

reefinky · 08-07-2004, 11:39 AM

Glass canopies don't work for me. They always crack on me even when the lights are shimmed up. I have my power compacts now shimmed away from the open top on the tank. I need help!!!
I can't suspend them from the ceiling(vaulted celings) because it throws off my center point. Suggestions for closed hoods or anything.

Thank God I found this sight. I have been walking pretty much aimlessly through 4 years of reef keeping with less than stellar results. I need help! All of the locals have pretty much been shut down by Petsmart when they moved in. Ironically enough, the Wal-Mart of pet stores doesn't handle salt.

wanareef · 08-07-2004, 04:30 PM

I take it that you are looking for a "bow front" hood

LMK and I'll try and post some instructions for ya. Are you handy in wood working? Tools?

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...+bowfront+hood

JennM · 08-07-2004, 08:03 PM

54 Corner tank?

If hanging from the ceiling is not an option, how about from a bracket on the wall... like something that you'd hang a planter basket from?

Corner tanks are a devil to filter and light.... but they are beautiful when they are done right.

Oh and where are my manners?

WELCOME to TRT!

Jenn

wanareef · 08-07-2004, 10:56 PM

So Jenn, are ya rhyming??

That would be an option, just as long as you find the stud to attach it to, or you can run a board across two studs and attach the bracket to it. I admitt it would not look purty, but if done right!!

reefinky · 08-11-2004, 01:11 PM

thanks for the advice. I would love to fit a DIY hood, but I can't find any blueprints for one. Any suggestions on that?

Tasher80 · 08-12-2004, 11:28 PM

Now how would you make a wood hood for a bow front. Make a template for the arch you want then put the main piece of wood on it with high humidity and weight? I am just wondering because I have a 72 Gal. Bow front and have the plastic hood for it. Might want a wood one so I can easily put Metal Halides in.

rockstar · 08-13-2004, 12:41 AM

there is a way to suspend it from a vaulted ceiling. it just takes some time and a little bit of DIY drive pull it off. send me a message if you would like to know how, ill be glad to help.