canopy lift

Hey everyone, Im loooking for a good hinge or anything to help open and keep then front lip open for my Canopy that was built. It has some weight to it, so I'd like to make sure it is stronger than what is actually need. Thanks for all the help **Pictures Below**

Yup “downsized” I had a 300-gallon mixed reef about 5 years until Hurricane Irma did me in. My tank would not survive, I couldn’t recover and I could afford to start from scratch. Been out for 2 years, but enough of these woes and on to the good stuff. I am excited to come back but I am...

Can I post here and in the build thread? If not, someone let me know.