View Full Version : AHSupply hood anyone?
KentCurtis
11-11-2008, 12:58 PM
Hey everyone. Im new around here but I really like this DIY forum. Im looking to buy a 1x55 watt bright kit for a 20 gall high tank from AHSupply. Pretty sure Im going to have to build my own hood for this. Has anyone built a hood for a 20g high with one of hese kits? I want to assemble my hood so it has a spot to mount the light as well as a frontal hatch that I can open to feed my fish etc. Also, want to have room in the back for my filter and other accessories. Thanks
TwoTankAmin
11-11-2008, 1:46 PM
AH Supply will give you free plans for building a strip/box for their lighting. However, you must requestr the free plans when you order.
When you order any 36W, 55W or 96W Bright Kit you can get our
FREE Tips on building an ultra-simple DIY enclosure for your 36-96Watt Bright Kit™
Don't forget to include it on your order!
Ahsupply now even sells already built hoods
KentCurtis
11-11-2008, 4:35 PM
Thats cool. Also, this may be a retarded question but how do I go about calculating the wpg for a 20 gallon high?
bigwave
11-11-2008, 4:44 PM
55 Watts / 20 Gallons =2.75 Watts per Gallon
55/20 = 2.75
KentCurtis
11-11-2008, 4:48 PM
so the dimensions of the tank dont really have an effect on the wpg measurement?
Slappy*McFish
11-11-2008, 4:56 PM
Somewhat. 2.75wpg on a 20L is slightly more than on a 20H, but the difference really is negligible. WPG is a general guide and good starting point but is over rated, IMO.
bigwave
11-11-2008, 5:44 PM
Here's a couple pics of my hood. This was on a 29 gallon, with a 2x55 watt AHSupply kit. I made my own plans, and just built it from mdf board, with a textured spray paint.