The 125 Gallon / Canopy Pics
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It is my feeling that a *lot* of aquarists get themselves into a ton of
trouble from the "get go" by not providing ample air exchange in their canopies.
And, I don't think this is limited to just metal halide lighting solutions.
Fluorescent lamps burn up just as much potential oxygen as a halide
lamp, if not more, by aquarists cramming too many bulbs into a canopy. A
good fan size is the 4 3/8" 75 cfm fan. They move a ton of air and are
very quiet.
As well, notice the open back of the canopy. I realize the canopy is
ugly as sin, but my wife didn't mind that I just slapped pine 1x8's
together and called it good. I'll work on my canopy techniques when I
get into a house. After all.. Aren’t we supposed to be admiring what’s
*in* the tank? ;)
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Figure 1
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