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2time
11-02-2009, 19:47
Hi i want to rebuild my tank into a planted setup so i will need proper lighting, at the moment i have a glass cover and just wanted to know if anyone knows how to build a easy and simple hood

thanks
LiftCrazy*
11-02-2009, 20:46
@2time - I'm in the same boat... seen a few interesting ideas out there.

Here is a slap together cover i did for my new lighting...

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t208/LiftCrazy/Aquariumcoverdraftbottom.jpg
2time
11-02-2009, 21:06
thanks for the pic it looks like something that i can build with some help of course, can you give me a step by step guide on how to build it

thanks and sorry if im asking too much
LiftCrazy*
11-02-2009, 21:15
Well sizing would be totally up to you... And you need to calculate what wood thickness you require....

I will cover my build when i get around to doing it step by step if you are wiling to wait.
Here's (http://www.malawicichlidhomepage.com/aquainfo/light_cover.html) another nice idea, seems like a quick build
LiftCrazy*
11-02-2009, 21:16
Here's (http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=11) another that's quite helpfull
2time
11-02-2009, 21:22
Thanks LiftCrazy, waiting is a big option for me because i have to get away with my fish maybe sell them if i can
so yep il wait if its not toooo long LOL.
2time
11-02-2009, 21:26
LiftCrazy do you think i will be abli to get a store credit for the fish
what would be the better option btween the 2, the class or the wood
but think i will wait and see how yours come along
LiftCrazy*
12-02-2009, 07:06
Cool, not sure about the store giving you credit for the fish though. I would imagine that this would be up to the store... maybe give them a call to find out.

Go with wood for the cover, i think it would be lighter.
Ya, if it's not urgent wait and see how mine turns out.

BTW, What are the dimensions of your tank?
LiftCrazy*
12-02-2009, 09:00
Also see here (http://www.fishlore.com/aquariummagazine/sept07/diyaquariumlightcanopy.htm) for a very thorough guide... step by step
2time
12-02-2009, 10:16
76x40x46
+-150l
Scaly
12-02-2009, 11:24
Just a note on the lighting...please correct me if I am wrong. I found that if I placed the lights near the back of the tank, the fish colours are not as distinct. i.e. the shadow is towards you...
Henk Hugo
12-02-2009, 11:25
Correct - thats why you space the lights out evenly
LiftCrazy*
12-02-2009, 11:35
@Scaly - Thanks for pointing this out...

I noticed that when the lounge lights are on my fish seem more coloured up, makes sense now.