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has anyone here ever seen or built a canopy for a 30 gal hex tank? i picked up a 30gal oceanic tank at petco when they were $1 per gal. the stand however was $150.00, so i built my own, not hex but square. it came with a glass cover and light, only 15 watts. i figure that with a full canopy i can add more wattage. any thoughts or ideas?

 

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http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78526

 

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Why not take the time to build a hex stand? Build a frame with six uprights, brace them, then cover it all in plywood. To do the corners, set your saw at 60 degrees.

 

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Miter corners for a Hex would be at 30 degrees.

 

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rbishop said:

Miter corners for a Hex would be at 30 degrees.

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Oh yeah, half of 60 is 30 isn't it...

I got as far as 360/6. The angles are 60 degrees but two corners have to add up to that 60 degrees. Hmmm....

 

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hex canopy

thanks guys for your help. will get started today. also thinking about diy compact flourscents using the spiral bulbs they sell at home depot, what do you think?