Creating a light stand help

[mallary10]

So I just purchased a 40 gallon breeder tank to upgrade from my 30 gallon. I currently have a T5 fixture set up that is 30 inches long. The new tank is 36 inches long so I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to mount the light.

 

[Ashish Patel]

Hang it from the ceiling or mount it on a aluminium rack. Its actually not that difficult as long as you using toggle anchor bolts. Then again I don't know if you have the tools and if your bout the DIY.

Share the brand of the fixture so others can better assist.

 

[mallary10]

I do not currently have any tools but I am sure I can find some to borrow. I am trying to avoid mounting it from the wall if possible.

The tank:
https://shop.grangecoop.com/product...gclid=CPPVmpiji9MCFYQ0aQodNtgNJw#.WOPQ-BiZORs
The light:
https://www.amazon.com/Coralife-Aqualight-Output-Fixture-30-Inch/dp/B002P9R2GO

 

[litenyaup]

I had an aluminum rack made and attached my fixtures to it and used a current USA adjustable hanging kit.

 

[litenyaup]

 

[Water Dog]

Go to Home Depot and buy 3/4" conduit. I believe it comes in 10' lengths. In the same section, they will have the conduit bender. Put 2 90 degree bends in it on either end and cut it in half. I've heard of people bending it right in the store. That will give you two L brackets to attach to the back of your stand from which to hang the lights from.

If you're not too handy, then CAD Lights sells a lamp tree that you could buy...

https://www.cadlights.com/index.php...id=160&zenid=5e9309731e124b353b44032459cee60c

 

[Reefrookie220]

+1 on the conduit, super easy and needs mouthing more than a screw driver! Here's a pic of mine, not a super close up pic but you get the gist

 

[mallary10]

I was thinking more of creating a bar to rest the current light on top of my tank. I am not the best with DIY stuff so I am trying to avoid a hanging mount.

 

[Ashish Patel]

I do not currently have any tools but I am sure I can find some to borrow. I am trying to avoid mounting it from the wall if possible.

The tank:
https://shop.grangecoop.com/product...gclid=CPPVmpiji9MCFYQ0aQodNtgNJw#.WOPQ-BiZORs
The light:
https://www.amazon.com/Coralife-Aqualight-Output-Fixture-30-Inch/dp/B002P9R2GO

Looks like the legs on your fixture are adjustable so you should be able to slide them out to fit the rim of your tank....