DIY Canopy w/ adjustable light rack

[phnxgrndd]

I am starting a new 75 gallon planted tank and wanted to be able to adjust the positioning of the lights in the canopy depending on how the tank is aqua-scaped. This is what i came up with. I still need to skin, trim, stain and install the lighting fixtures.

For lighting I am using two 55 watt kits from AH supply (for a total of 220 watts).

The front portion of the canopy (the part that is clamped) will be hinged so that I can open the front part of the glass top.

Without the front part that will be hinged:

The four boards in the back are going to be the "adjustable" parts the lights are mounted to. The can slide forwards and backwards on a rack.

Just a full tank shot:

 

[John7429]

very nice. Your woodworking skills are top notch judging both the canopy idea and that stand

Just a side note... you may want to consider HO T5 lighting as apposed to PC. Much more efficient and cost effective. (yes I have planted tanks)

 

[john73738]

Agree^^^^^^^^^^ Looks great looking forward to seeing how this turns out

 

[spaulding]

any progress?

 

[crisper]

nice wood working skills.it gives me ideas for the canopy i want to build for my 180

 

[gavigan1]

nice work

 

[phnxgrndd]

Finally getting around to updating this thread. I finished the stand and canopy, filled the tank, planted it and started fishless cycling it:

 

[Conner]

What substrate is that, its very nice looking!

 

[phnxgrndd]

What substrate is that, its very nice looking!

aquariumplants.com brand. This is my first planted tank so I can't really say if I like it then any other brand.

 

[Buckdog]

Nice, nice, nice! Well done, looks great.