Re: AGA Modern Series Hoods & CF Retrofits

Dunter,
Thanks for the feedback.  I'm still torn about purchasing the AGA wooden
Canopy.  It really does give the aquarium that 'finished' look I seek. I am
going to place the tank prominently in my home.  I was thinking of somehow
attaching the 55 W CF retros (including the reflectors) into the wooded top.
The AGA glass versa-tops I think it is called will separate the water
surface from the exposed light and sit atop the plastic frame brace.  Since
there would be some significant air space between the canopy mounted lights
and the actual glass top of the aquarium, wouldn't that help to diffuse both
the heat and redirect the span of light as well?  Obviously, you have the
product I am researching in question.  What blocked out the light so?  The
reflection of the inner glass?  Has anyone else had similar experiences?  If
so, I will spend my hard earned dollars on another aquarium company other
than AGA.
Ian

"Dunter Powries" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> Ian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Has anyone purchased either an All-Glass Canopy or Oceanic Caps for
their
> > aquariums?  I am in the planning stages of purchasing a 75 gallon
planted
> > tank.  I have not been able to get any definitive specs in regards to
the
> > specific inside layout of either of the two canopies I am leaning
toward.
> > I'm thinking  4 Compact Flourescent 55watt retrofits should be able to
fit
> > into a canopy that measures 48" by 18", even if there is a center wooden
> > brace of something.  Any experience or feedback would be most
appreciated.
> > Ian
>
> I started out with the All-Glass canopy on my 75-gallon with two (2 x 55w)
> cf retrofitted strip lights.  I think the canopy blocked as much light as
it
> let through.  On a scale of one through five stars, I rate this product a
> low 'one.'
>
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