AI blade mounting options

[MermaidReef]

Hello! I’m trying to find a way to mount 2 AI blades to the back of my tank. I bought an orbit marine adjustable mounting arm bracket, hoping it would work, but the clips did not fit the width of the blade at all. I have leg risers on them now, which works, but I’d like more space to be able to get into the tank. I can’t seem to find any mounting arm that works for AI blades, much less dual blades. I can find mounting arms for different lights, but I’d hate to buy new lights just for that reason. I also can’t hang the lights from the ceiling because we have vaulted ceilings. So please let me know if you guys have any ideas!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

AI Blade mounting options

I'm trying to mount my 48inch AI blade grow but I keep reading conflicting accounts of how to do it. It looks like the light does not include mounting hardware, but maybe I'm wrong? Seems odd to me it wouldn't come with parts to actually install the product in the tank. Does anyone know an easy...

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DIY AI Blade mount help

I am working on a fancy fijicube 22.4g build. It has a kessil and the AI Blade so I need my blade mounted about 4-5 inches off the water to prevent shadows. I just asked BRS support and the blade mounts still have no expected date. I am considering buying the orphek aura tank mount...

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These might help!

 

[MermaidReef]

AI Blade mounting options

I'm trying to mount my 48inch AI blade grow but I keep reading conflicting accounts of how to do it. It looks like the light does not include mounting hardware, but maybe I'm wrong? Seems odd to me it wouldn't come with parts to actually install the product in the tank. Does anyone know an easy...

www.reef2reef.com

DIY AI Blade mount help

I am working on a fancy fijicube 22.4g build. It has a kessil and the AI Blade so I need my blade mounted about 4-5 inches off the water to prevent shadows. I just asked BRS support and the blade mounts still have no expected date. I am considering buying the orphek aura tank mount...

www.reef2reef.com

These might help!

Thank you!

 

[rtparty]

The HMS arm mounts them super easily. You can also use some t slot aluminim and create an arm of some kind like I did

 

[Freenow54]

Hello! I’m trying to find a way to mount 2 AI blades to the back of my tank. I bought an orbit marine adjustable mounting arm bracket, hoping it would work, but the clips did not fit the width of the blade at all. I have leg risers on them now, which works, but I’d like more space to be able to get into the tank. I can’t seem to find any mounting arm that works for AI blades, much less dual blades. I can find mounting arms for different lights, but I’d hate to buy new lights just for that reason. I also can’t hang the lights from the ceiling because we have vaulted ceilings. So please let me know if you guys have any ideas!

The clips are available

 

[Freenow54]

I am making my own using 2020 extruded Aluminium everything available on Amazon I started thread showing parts

 

[Spencer]

Sydney Reefing on YT has some nice angled blades mounted with extruded aluminum.

 

[Freenow54]

Sydney Reefing on YT has some nice angled blades mounted with extruded aluminum.

YT?

 

[Freenow54]

I plan To use the inside corner brackets to get the light where I get the best result then lock it with the large outside gussets and L brackets

 

[JonoH]

I had some DIY brackets custom made to take these.
Some were mounted off the ends - like this

The others I used the AI Mount and fixed these onto a swivel with a thumb screw.

If you can use Sketchup files, happy to send you through all the stuff i did?

 

[Freenow54]

Check out my build thread about here -

Large Build - 220 Gallon SPS Reef Build

Latest wild caught acro colonies are slowly colouring up. I reckon one is going to end up a pink/red colour, and the other green...but time will tell. :)

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and here -

Large Build - 220 Gallon SPS Reef Build

They always look so good Have some more coming... Managed to secure a nice piece of Walt Disney also :-)

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I had some brackets custom made to take these.

i see somehow my thread is getting highjacked again please stick to DIY AI Blade mounts Thanks

 

[Freenow54]

Start your own if you want

 

[JonoH]

i see somehow my thread is getting highjacked again please stick to DIY AI Blade mounts Thanks

Sorry not trying to hijack!
I did make some DIY mounts about 6 months ago, was just trying to link the pics to them for you. Will remove...

 

[Freenow54]

Sorry not trying to hijack!
I did make some DIY mounts about 6 months ago, was just trying to link the pics to them for you. Will remove...

Don't worry to do that just that I did not get any ideas about my question on my first post it went sideways which was ok for a lot of people so just wanted to see other ideas for the Blades alone . I am always looking to improve

 

[JonoH]

Don't worry to do that just that I did not get any ideas about my question on my first post it went sideways which was ok for a lot of people so just wanted to see other ideas for the Blades alone . I am always looking to improve

Post has been edited to be more clear.
Should point out...this isnt actually your thread...

 

[Freenow54]

yes I am very wrong sorry. I guess I have had 1 response to mine

 

[JTP424]

Hello! I’m trying to find a way to mount 2 AI blades to the back of my tank. I bought an orbit marine adjustable mounting arm bracket, hoping it would work, but the clips did not fit the width of the blade at all. I have leg risers on them now, which works, but I’d like more space to be able to get into the tank. I can’t seem to find any mounting arm that works for AI blades, much less dual blades. I can find mounting arms for different lights, but I’d hate to buy new lights just for that reason. I also can’t hang the lights from the ceiling because we have vaulted ceilings. So please let me know if you guys have any ideas!

I'm looking for an orbit adjustable bracket if you're wanting to sell it!

 

[MermaidReef]

I ended up using the orbit bracket and AI blade brackets from bulk reef supply! It worked out great!

 

[Freenow54]

I am making mine posted it on my own post but like I already told you they are available apparently BRS as posted