Pics or diagrams of DIY hoods

[esmithiii]

Next week I will be making a DIY hood to replace the hanging hood I have on my 180G

It will hold 3 x 400W MH 2 x 96W PC Actinc and some vho actinics (not sure of how many, nor length yet.

I am looking for some neat ideas on a hood design.

I think I am planning on having the top hinged so it opens upward at the front for access. I might even divide the hinged portion into 2 or even 3 smaller sections that would open.

question is, should I have the lights fixed to the panels that open upwards, or should they be on a fixed subframe that leaves them stationary when you lift the top?

Ideas? Suggestion??

Ernie

 

[Enkidu]

Check out my page here for pictures of my hood. I like it, but I'm going to build another one here in a couple months. I plan on using the hardware from this hood though since it is awesome (and too expensive to buy a second time).

 

[Anonymous]

I saw on someone's site one time (can't remeber who), but instead of a hinged hood, they had sliding panels on the front of the canopy. Seemed like a nice idea to me.

 

[npaden]

Here are a couple pics of my canopy.

That gives you a general idea - I need to take some new shots to show how I mounted my VHO's to the hinged door of the canopy. They flip up when I open the front and when I close it they are about 2" off the water.

FWIW, Nathan

 

[reefhound]

Hello E long time, drop me a line if you want to come over and i can show you the one im finishing up on for my 120. i should be here all day on sunday
hope to see you soon.

 

[pez]

I have some pictures and plans on my website.

-Tom