Canopy or No Canopy

KMP · 04-21-2007, 02:25 AM

So I was curious what the prefernece was (canopy or no canopy); then I figured a poll on what you have would answer the question. So what do you have...

Frankie · 04-21-2007, 08:35 AM

Mines kinda weird. I wouldn't call it a canopy. It's more a part of the whole cabinet. The doors roll back on a track like a roll top desk.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ed-custom-.jpg

KMP · 04-21-2007, 09:40 AM

That's nice Frankie. My buddy's having an entertainment center built to house his 90g. Very similar to what you have.

boozeman · 04-21-2007, 09:43 AM

my tank will be topless

mps9506 · 04-21-2007, 09:52 AM

hmm. My last tank was topless and barebottom...

Frankie · 04-21-2007, 10:01 AM

LOL

Snelly40 · 04-21-2007, 10:15 AM

im a topless fan as well!!!

KMP · 04-21-2007, 10:34 AM

i wish i would have had the forsight to know this would go south - might would have recieved more votes.

lcstorc · 04-21-2007, 10:37 AM

Open top for me. I have the frame of a canopy with a light on the top but it is all open. This helps with the heat and oxygen exchange.

cheeks69 · 04-21-2007, 11:11 AM

Canopy with open back for me

mps9506 · 04-21-2007, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KMP

i wish i would have had the forsight to know this would go south - might would have recieved more votes.

Rest assured if you see booze posting in a thread it has already gone south

I'm trying to pull my mind out of the bottom of the gutter, but I think it is stuck in there.

InLimbo87 · 04-21-2007, 04:46 PM

I think canopy's look better than not on bigger tanks, but smaller ones look better topless imo...

mps9506 · 04-21-2007, 05:28 PM

I'm surprised at the number of people that are voting no canopy. When I did my first tank with no canopy I got reamed for it. Too much light escaping, fish will jump out, are you too cheap to build one etc. etc.

I just like the way they look after seeing so many European and Asian tanks (fresh and marine) that used suspended light systems and open tops. Seems to be catching on over here finally.

KMP · 04-21-2007, 06:27 PM

I'm kinda liking the canopy.

Frankie · 04-22-2007, 08:18 AM

Very nice tank KMP.
Robert, I like how clean you keep your setup.

View Poll Results: Canopy or No Canopy on your tank - that's the question.
Canopy	16	50.00%
No Canopy	16	50.00%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

04-21-2007, 02:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
KMP Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 585 View Gallery Karma Komment	Canopy or No Canopy So I was curious what the prefernece was (canopy or no canopy); then I figured a poll on what you have would answer the question. So what do you have... __________________ Kenny 24g Aquapod, 24lb Live Rock, 28lb Live Sand, (3) MJ 900s (25.5w, 460gph), Closed Loop Circulation Nanocustoms 4.36 Series Lighting (144w), (2) 36w 10000k Daylights. (2) 36w Actinics, (1) R2 Moonlights

04-21-2007, 08:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Canopy or No Canopy Mines kinda weird. I wouldn't call it a canopy. It's more a part of the whole cabinet. The doors roll back on a track like a roll top desk. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ed-custom-.jpg __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

04-21-2007, 09:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
KMP Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 585 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Canopy or No Canopy That's nice Frankie. My buddy's having an entertainment center built to house his 90g. Very similar to what you have. __________________ Kenny 24g Aquapod, 24lb Live Rock, 28lb Live Sand, (3) MJ 900s (25.5w, 460gph), Closed Loop Circulation Nanocustoms 4.36 Series Lighting (144w), (2) 36w 10000k Daylights. (2) 36w Actinics, (1) R2 Moonlights

04-21-2007, 09:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Canopy or No Canopy my tank will be topless __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

04-21-2007, 09:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Canopy or No Canopy hmm. My last tank was topless and barebottom... __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

04-21-2007, 10:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Canopy or No Canopy LOL __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

04-21-2007, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,446 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Canopy or No Canopy im a topless fan as well!!! __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society* In Hoc Signo Vinces

04-21-2007, 10:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
KMP Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 585 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Canopy or No Canopy i wish i would have had the forsight to know this would go south - might would have recieved more votes. __________________ Kenny 24g Aquapod, 24lb Live Rock, 28lb Live Sand, (3) MJ 900s (25.5w, 460gph), Closed Loop Circulation Nanocustoms 4.36 Series Lighting (144w), (2) 36w 10000k Daylights. (2) 36w Actinics, (1) R2 Moonlights

04-21-2007, 10:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,463 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Canopy or No Canopy Open top for me. I have the frame of a canopy with a light on the top but it is all open. This helps with the heat and oxygen exchange. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

04-21-2007, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Canopy or No Canopy I think canopy's look better than not on bigger tanks, but smaller ones look better topless imo... __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

04-21-2007, 05:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Canopy or No Canopy I'm surprised at the number of people that are voting no canopy. When I did my first tank with no canopy I got reamed for it. Too much light escaping, fish will jump out, are you too cheap to build one etc. etc. I just like the way they look after seeing so many European and Asian tanks (fresh and marine) that used suspended light systems and open tops. Seems to be catching on over here finally. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

04-21-2007, 06:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
KMP Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 585 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Canopy or No Canopy I'm kinda liking the canopy. __________________ Kenny 24g Aquapod, 24lb Live Rock, 28lb Live Sand, (3) MJ 900s (25.5w, 460gph), Closed Loop Circulation Nanocustoms 4.36 Series Lighting (144w), (2) 36w 10000k Daylights. (2) 36w Actinics, (1) R2 Moonlights

04-22-2007, 08:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,119 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Canopy or No Canopy Very nice tank KMP. Robert, I like how clean you keep your setup. __________________ Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

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