How to Hang My Aquarium Canopy

Light up your aquarium so you can see your fish at night.

Sitting back and watching fish swim around inside an aquarium makes for a relaxing time. But to see the fish at night you need light up your aquarium. A lighting canopy sits flat on top of the aquarium and shines light down to illuminate the whole aquarium and all the fish in it. It is quite easy to hang a lighting canopy, but you have to be careful when handling it because the lights can break easily.

Things You'll Need

• Rag

Instructions

1. Remove the hood from its cover.

2. Check the tube holders to make sure they are completely tight. Do this before hooking the canopy to the power supply.

3. Inspect the aquarium's top edge for sand or gravel. If you see any, clean it off with a rag.

4. Lay the canopy on the top edge of the aquarium.

5. Hook up the canopy to the power supply. Flick the switch to turn on the lamp. Adjust the feeding flap to its down position to close the canopy.

Tips & Warnings

• Plants benefit from a daily dose of regular light, so consider connecting your lights to a timer or remember to turn your light on every day.

• Do not submerge the lighting system underwater as it can cause electrical shock or electrocution.

• Do not attempt to repair the light yourself -- it is dangerous and will void your warranty.

References

• Juwel Aquarium Instruction Manual: Monolux / Duolux 80 / Duolux 100

Resources

• "How to Maintain Your Freshwater Aquarium" Thomas Riggson; 2011