What about setting that fixture right on the versa with no mounting legs? Still get to use the canopy? Too much heat??
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If you are going to use a versa top then you wont really need to worry about a splash guard. But you can get plexiglass from homedepot and make your own.
With ALL fixtures they say not to use it inside the canopy. It voids the warranty of the fixture if you do. So unless you have the back of the canopy cut out and have nice strong fans to cool the insides, i wouldnt suggesting having it inside the canopy.
The back of the canopy is completely open (info from Vader) - adding fans to the canopy (as well as the fixture itself) is certainly a possibility.
If you got the $ for it then sure. But i would still add something between the versa top and the light strip so that it doesnt just lay on it (wooden blocks would do)
Get the exact dimensions of the fixture (length wise) and get the measurement of the canopy inside and see how much space you are working with.
But still risking it having it inside the canopy.
one step forward and 1/2 a step back.. not fully there yet lol
Good - I'll send a message to Vader and see if I can get the "exact" inside dimensions.
another thing is that the slots for the fans in that fixture are on the sides. Im sure it will be somewhat of a tight fit in the canopy. This means that those vents will be semi blocked = decreased ventilation.
Plus just checked and light strip is exactly 72"
The canopy has lil strips of wood inside to keep it standing on the lip of the tank. That strip of wood takes up 1/2-1" of space on each side. With that said the fixture+canopy wont work here
Unless ofcourse the strips of wood are at the corners of the canopy that way you might be able to place the light strip in between (center of the canopy) but still theres a decrease in ventilation.
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Option 1: The black stand with the black 72" fixture (may be the best / cleanest).
Option 2: Smaller fixtures inside the cherry canopy with cherry stand.
Million dollar question BK - what would you do?!?
option 1 sounds more logical and less of a headache.
option 2 would bring us back to the start and we would have to find different fixtures
option 1 sounds more logical and less of a headache.
option 2 would bring us back to the start and we would have to find different fixtures
I mean you can go with two 30" fixtures which have 8x24w but the final cost of that will be $850
