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Re: [APD] DIY Aqurium Hood



Chris, I have the plans for an aquarium hood that I made for my 38
gallon tank up on
my web site:
http://chrys.addr.com/aquarium/
Hope these help.  It is a hood that is hinged in the middle, and
leaves enough room for lights to be installed inside or underneath.
-Chrys


On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 12:44:20 -0500, Chris Hotte <ecwh at cogeco_ca> wrote:
> I'm looking to build a wooden top for my aquarium that hinges open in
> the middle. I'd like to increase the amount of light in my tank up from
> 1.69watt/gal and currently it's the only way I can see to do it.
> Currently I just have an All-Glass 110watt 36" fixture on the top. I'll
> likely go with ahsupply for CF lighting into the 3-4watt/gal range.
> 
> I've found a few DIY links online, but still looking for the most
> comprehensive directions I can find, as I am not a carpenter. Also, my
> stand is made of particle board covered with a black wood grain veneer,
> which I think will be hard to match. Any ideas?  There is a definite
> wife factor that the end product must pass.
> 
> Chris.
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