Aqua Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 I want to make a hood for my tank, so that it's covered, and I lose less water through evaporation, and also incorporate the lights I already have... I have a compact light (2 bulbs) which I don't really want to dismantle, and an old 36W bulb & fitting, that I'm quite fine with dismantling, as it's cumbersome. Any ideas? I'm really getting into this DIY stuff!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilo Posted August 14, 2003 Report Share Posted August 14, 2003 Hi Aqua, Take a look at http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/2637/canopy.html for a general idea. It is quite feasible to build the canopy high enough so it fits over the lights to save dismantling them. The reflectors can be bolted onto the lid of the canopy so lights and all lift when you open it. For your old light, you may be able to dismantle it and glue the sockets for the tube into your new canopy. The ballast, starter etc can then be hidden in the stand. Depending on the width of the canopy you might have to make some "walls" on the canopy lid the width of the tube to mount the sockets. If you do go ahead leave a good gap at the back for airflow otherwise the lights will heat up the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted August 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 OK, I seruiously NEED a quick hood for my tank - the SAE's keep jumping, one of them hit the light before! Made such a thump! kinda funny, but worrying at the same time, as I just know I'm going to wake up one day with one less SAE! :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 To begin with, since it sounds like the top of your tank is totally open, measure up the size of a lid to cover it and go to any nearby glass place and get them to cut a sheet of glass to put on top. Should cost around $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted August 17, 2003 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 I've put my old mosquito net over the top of my tank :lol: seems to be doing the trick - no loss of light etc, and the fish can't jump out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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