Alternative to hanging my LED fixture

[Zane]

I've settled on the Mars Aqua 165w LED

stand by

 

[nawilson89]

stand by

Sure thing!

 

[Zane]

It was mentioned up there, but I made this one for under $10 out of conduit from Lowes. It was really clean looking.

 

[nawilson89]

That is incredible @Zane

 

[Zane]

That is incredible @Zane

thanks man, it was really simple, and cheap, and with the mounting tabs inside the tubing, you can use a coat hanger as a pin to slide through the eyes to hold it in, so you don't need any ugly cables

 

[nawilson89]

Very nice! I'm definitely looking to try that. Did you have to go somewhere to have the conduits bended? I don't have many tools other than the normal screwdrivers and a few things for my car...

 

[Zane]

Very nice! I'm definitely looking to try that. Did you have to go somewhere to have the conduits bended? I don't have many tools other than the normal screwdrivers and a few things for my car...

My friend works in that race shop where you see the wooden stand. He had everything we needed. They usually have a pipe bender at lowes you can use, but a drill press makes it really easy to drill the tubing. I actually still have these. If you want them, pay the shipping, and they're yours.

 

[nawilson89]

My friend works in that race shop where you see the wooden stand. He had everything we needed. They usually have a pipe bender at lowes you can use, but a drill press makes it really easy to drill the tubing. I actually still have these. If you want them, pay the shipping, and they're yours.

Thanks alot!
My uncle has a few tools and I can ask his assistance if needed, but if he can't help I'll definitely let you know!

 

[Zane]

Thanks alot!
My uncle has a few tools and I can ask his assistance if needed, but if he can't help I'll definitely let you know!

sure man, it'd definitely be cheaper to build than ship these, but I don't have a use for them anymore, so if you need them hmu

 

[Saltine]

Still love this mount I did...


Here is the bracket I used VideoSecu LCD LED Monitor TV Ceiling Mount For Most 15"-27" Flat Panel Display with VESA100x100, 75x75, Fit flat and vaulted ceiling mount, and wall mount B17 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WXIFS4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7Zz7vbGDMG8P1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WXIFS4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7Zz7vbGDMG8P1

Simply opened up the box drilled a couple pilot holes through the metal backing and used self tapping screws to affix the bracket. Lmk what you think or if you have any questions.

I got the idea to use the bracket from a post on how to mount radions.

 

[Zane]

^^^Thats nice and clean

 

[Saltine]

Yep and only $26.99 , well worth it imo.

 

[Zane]

lets face it, wires are ugly

 

[dacianb]

Rails on the edges of the tank... Need a second light, sure, but this picture was taken during cycle.
Cables can be inserted in rails - everything stays neat and low profile. Rails can be mounted in front or backwards to adjust the spread.
Have silicone profiles at contact area with glass, and some small plates to avoid the system to fall into water.

 

[mfinn]

Rails on the edges of the tank... Need a second light, sure, but this picture was taken during cycle.
Cables can be inserted in rails - everything stays neat and low profile. Rails can be mounted in front or backwards to adjust the spread.
Have silicone profiles at contact area with glass, and some small plates to avoid the system to fall into water.

Not sure I would want any led light that close to the water. Most people hang them 8" or higher.

 

[dacianb]

Not sure I would want any led light that close to the water. Most people hang them 8" or higher.

Those leds are not collimated. Dont see the reason to go higher. Dont want light on carpet.[emoji1]

 

[Christopher123]

I went with making a canapy over my tank and mounting the lights to that.

 

[coral tarracino]

Red Fish Blue Fish Love that name!

 

[feh]

This was my solution...

 

[nawilson89]

I'm need to remind myself to take a picture of the location the tank is in.