JimM

Would you mind posting specs and dimensions. Maybe even a cut list and a couple pre-build drawings. I just recently aquired a 75 gal tank and plan to do something like this in the future. Learning from you would be great. Maybe even some suggestions on things you would change. Thanks!

Very nice and went and looked at the video too. Awesome job!

Thanks for all the kind replies. I will try to get some specs together the next time I get over to my kids place pepper'scove. Few things I would do differently... perhaps even skipping the inner fram altogether. More to follow

Pepper'scove:
I'm sorry but I dont have a cut list or drawings. I stick built this little project by simply constructing the frame portion to precisely match the outside dimensions of the tank. I believe the length was 48 5/16". I think the shopping list was something like: 3 - 1X4X8' #3pine, 4 - 1X4X8' #2 pine, and 3 - 1X6X8' #2 pine boards, 1/2 sheet 1/8" hardboard (I might use luan plywood next time), carpenters yellow glue, 2 - PL400 exterior construction adhesive, and a 4' piano hinge. I think I only had about $60 in the whole works.
Hope this helps...
Jim

Thanks for getting back to me. I had the luxury of owning a copy of the student edition of SolidWorks 3D design software when I built the stand for my tank. I use it for everything I plan to build. I wish I had waited to build the stand though, it's not quite level on the top so I'll have to use foam underneath or something. Anyway, your $60 estimate encourages me and makes me want to go ahead and build the canopy. Thanks!