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Title: Canopy with no glass under the lights
Post by: irene on February 19, 2009, 05:29:29 PM

I have a canopy that came with a 10g aquarium and there is no glass to keep the moisture away from the bulbs. It is the old screw in incandescent type canopy and it doesn't look like there ever was glass there.

Is it ok to use it like this? It seems like it would be bad to have a sponge filter bubbling away in there spraying water all over the bulbs and the sockets... ??? I bought it used and it did appear as though it had been used like that in the past.

Title: Re: Canopy with no glass under the lights
Post by: elk on February 26, 2009, 07:55:11 AM

Go to Canus plastics on 300 lisgar st.
Bring your light with you,they`ll cut a piece of acrylic while you wait.
Cost is less than 5.00
I had my canopy made there which is for a 29g bowfront,it cost me 8.00

Title: Re: Canopy with no glass under the lights
Post by: irene on February 26, 2009, 08:06:46 AM

Thanks!! There is no issues with the light and/or heat from the light and the acryilc?

Title: Re: Canopy with no glass under the lights
Post by: Adam on February 26, 2009, 11:14:08 AM

I would get a piece of glass. I've had browning of acrylic from lightbulbs before.

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Aquarist Forums => Equipment / DIY => Topic started by: irene on February 19, 2009, 05:29:29 PM