Jimbo662 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 to build a small floating canopy. Appx size: 25"x18"x6" Something that's light weight that I'll hang an XR30 and two T5 retro kits in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I do some woodworking for fun on the weekends. Are you thinking something like this that hangs from the ceiling? (not my pic) I've made a couple of my own canopies before http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/33431-borntohulas-75-gallon-tank-improvement-thread/?p=281510 In fact, I was thinking about re-doing that canopy with a lighter wood soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 That's exactly what I was picturing. I'm still torn between buying a hybrid unit and building something. Worried this will be too much. I want a more minimalist look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hybrid units are great, no doubt about it. I have two ATI Powermodules over my tank and would recommend them. Giesemann and Pacsun make great looking hybrid models as well. The canopy design I posted above is pretty simple. You would need to decide if you want it to be open top with places to mount the lights, or be enclosed at the top. If you are interested I could build it for you. Just shoot me a message on here and we can work something out. If you are looking for someone a bit more professional I know Dan had a guy that did great work on his canopy and stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FluxCapacitor Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I really like the design of the woodwork on that cabinet btw, Hula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 I've actually been looking at the Geisemann Aurora. The 24" unit would be perfect for my tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I wish I could help ya with this one. Right now I don't have the time or space. My garage is a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted September 30, 2016 Author Share Posted September 30, 2016 I finally made a hard and final decision and ordered the Aurora last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Jimbo that is awesome. I really struggled with whether to get the aurora or not. Can't wait to see how that works for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FluxCapacitor Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 May we see links to said "Aurora"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 http://www.coralvue.com/giesemann-aurora-hybrid-led-t5-fixture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 http://www.coralvue.com/giesemann-aurora-hybrid-led-t5-fixture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 I hadn't seen it in silver. Here's what BRS is selling. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aurora-hybrid-24-4x24-1x85w-led-giesemann.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Actually I like that color better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Look at what just arrived!!!!! It's a dark charcoal color with shiny specs in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Fire it up!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted October 5, 2016 Author Share Posted October 5, 2016 Fire it up!!!!! T5 bulbs should be here tomorrow. I ordered this first so that I would have enough points with BRS to get the T5s and a couple of other items free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 You're my kind of shopper Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I've gotten to where unless I need it right away, I only shop BRS on double points days. That light would get you a TON of free stuff on a double points day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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