Covering a tank with a canopy
I have a 90g DT that I just bought with a canopy. Regardless of which fish, I'm a huge supporter of covering the top of the tank for jumpers. I plan to have other fish in my tank besides Discus. Hopeful for Neon Tetras and/or Rummynose.
I'm going to have two HOB filters on it. Is there any other options for having a top around HOBs than glass tops? I have the DIY screen method from Bulk Reef Supply. Has anyone done screens with stuff hanging on the back like a canister or HOB?
Tank is tempered, so I can't have it drilled for a sump.
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I’m not a fan of the canopy top. To me glass, plastic or acrylic is better and easier. Does the canopy need to be removed to work on the tank?
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igotgats
I have a 90g DT that I just bought with a canopy. Regardless of which fish, I'm a huge supporter of covering the top of the tank for jumpers. I plan to have other fish in my tank besides Discus. Hopeful for Neon Tetras and/or Rummynose.
I'm going to have two HOB filters on it. Is there any other options for having a top around HOBs than glass tops? I have the DIY screen method from Bulk Reef Supply. Has anyone done screens with stuff hanging on the back like a canister or HOB?
Tank is tempered, so I can't have it drilled for a sump.
Hi igotgats,
Try these, PLASKOLITE 0.157-in T x 30-in W x 36-in L White Corrugated Plastic Sheet @10 bucks at Lowes or Home depot. You can do custom cut outs and they make a nice light diffuser. You can get them in larger size also.
I have used these to tape my tank background on so I can easily tape it to the back without all the fuss of wetting it down and squeegee it even and I can flip it and have a nice white background.
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Iminit
I’m not a fan of the canopy top. To me glass, plastic or acrylic is better and easier. Does the canopy need to be removed to work on the tank?
No. There's a hinge on the front for feeding and maintenance. It bends the canopy in half.
Re: Covering a tank with a canopy
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Originally Posted by
igotgats
I have a 90g DT that I just bought with a canopy. Regardless of which fish, I'm a huge supporter of covering the top of the tank for jumpers. I plan to have other fish in my tank besides Discus. Hopeful for Neon Tetras and/or Rummynose.
I'm going to have two HOB filters on it. Is there any other options for having a top around HOBs than glass tops? I have the DIY screen method from Bulk Reef Supply. Has anyone done screens with stuff hanging on the back like a canister or HOB?
Tank is tempered, so I can't have it drilled for a sump.
I have an 125 Ga!lon tank with 2 HOB Aqua Clear 70 instead of the larger 110 AC filter because the canopy couldn't clear the higher 110 AC.
Cliff
