Ecotech Radion RMS Singl Arms -- Got to Go!

[txmaverickmh]

Hello All,

Thank you in advance for your time, a little rant and then important question...I have read so many threads on R2R going back to 2017 complaining about the "lean" or "drooping" on the Radion XR30 single arm mounts, I am very shocked that this is still a major complaint heading into 2024.

I just set up my dream tank, have Vortech MP40s, Vectra return pump, and decided to light my tank with Three Radion XR30s...I have been out of the hobby for 8 years, but used vortechs with previous setups, ALWAYS been impressed with Ecotech customer service and products....BUT, what in the world happened with not improving these mounts?????? And, I have seen the horrible customer service message that they "were engineered that way," unreal!

I love the lights, love everything Ecotech, but cannot stand these Arm mounts...I have tried various shims with plastic and rubber (almost dropped a light fixture in the tank, thank goodness, I had a quick reaction and caught it perfectly), but nothing seems to make them level...and worst, one has a worse lean than the others.

MY QUESTION: If I move to the RMS Rail system, it looks like this improves the lean? I have heard of dropping with the rail system as well, but mostly on longer tanks...my tank is 5 feet (60 inches) long, would I have the dropping with this option as well?

Final question...are the rail mounts the same as the single arm mounts? Meaning all I really need to purchase to try this upgrade is just the appropriate "rail," then I can use my existing arm mounts on the sides, and the same Radion hanging slide mounts?

Thank you so much in advance for your help, love this community and all of the expert thoughts and help!

Michael

 

[Lavey29]

Isn't there a single long mount system also for multiple lights typically used on peninsula type tanks? This might make everything more level on a large tank.

https://ecotechmarine.com/radionaccessories

 

[Jaydubb77]

OMG! These mounts womp! The lean is aggressive and makes them look broken!
I tried the rail system on my 5-foot tank and while it doesnt sagg that bad, the cords coming down the side of the glass drive me nuts. So its either droopy back mounts or cords galore!? Surely someone has come up with a solution as Ecotech says its totally normal even after 9 years of us complaining!

 

[herozero]

Hello All,

Thank you in advance for your time, a little rant and then important question...I have read so many threads on R2R going back to 2017 complaining about the "lean" or "drooping" on the Radion XR30 single arm mounts, I am very shocked that this is still a major complaint heading into 2024.

I just set up my dream tank, have Vortech MP40s, Vectra return pump, and decided to light my tank with Three Radion XR30s...I have been out of the hobby for 8 years, but used vortechs with previous setups, ALWAYS been impressed with Ecotech customer service and products....BUT, what in the world happened with not improving these mounts?????? And, I have seen the horrible customer service message that they "were engineered that way," unreal!

I love the lights, love everything Ecotech, but cannot stand these Arm mounts...I have tried various shims with plastic and rubber (almost dropped a light fixture in the tank, thank goodness, I had a quick reaction and caught it perfectly), but nothing seems to make them level...and worst, one has a worse lean than the others.

MY QUESTION: If I move to the RMS Rail system, it looks like this improves the lean? I have heard of dropping with the rail system as well, but mostly on longer tanks...my tank is 5 feet (60 inches) long, would I have the dropping with this option as well?

Final question...are the rail mounts the same as the single arm mounts? Meaning all I really need to purchase to try this upgrade is just the appropriate "rail," then I can use my existing arm mounts on the sides, and the same Radion hanging slide mounts?

Thank you so much in advance for your help, love this community and all of the expert thoughts and help!

Michael

The mounting arms are the same, just buy the rail and you're good to go. You obviously use the slides that you already have on your XR30s.

 

[Derrick0580]

Is mounting an rms rail to the wall an option? I bought two articulated tv arms and mounted them to the wall behind my tank.

 

[Jaydubb77]

The mounting arms are the same, just buy the rail and you're good to go. You obviously use the slides that you already have on your XR30s.

The rail is hideous! the power cords come out of the sides which doesn't look clean at all. Plus the RMS mount still buckle a bit because my tank has the euro bracing so you can clamp them..they kind of just rest there

 

[Jaydubb77]

Is mounting an rms rail to the wall an option? I bought two articulated tv arms and mounted them to the wall behind my tank.

I wish I had a wall to do mounts like that.

 

[Lee belk]

Is mounting an rms rail to the wall an option? I bought two articulated tv arms and mounted them to the wall behind my tank.

What arms are these exactly they look good I’ve found some but not sure if they will fit my xr like this does if u could help it would be appreciated

 

[Lee belk]

Is mounting an rms rail to the wall an option? I bought two articulated tv arms and mounted them to the wall behind my tank.

Would you know what bracket this is my arm clamp has cracked it’s a joke and I would like to have it the same way I have the xr30

 

[Derrick0580]

Sorry I haven’t been on the site for a while, but they came from menards, universal tv wall mount LWMVZ01-001 they are on clearance for like $8 at my store currently. I had to use spacers and drill holes into the rms rail to mount the arms.

 

[txmaverickmh]

Well, I figure I needed to come back and update this thread, hopefully to help others with the abysmal Ecotech Radion hang-on light brackets…

Always much debate about how abysmal the Radion light hang on brackets are with their crappy design and tilt…finally got around to installing the RMS track bar, such an INCREDIBLE difference…much more clean, and the lights fill the tank so much better…especially with help of shades from The Reef Vault in North Houston, HUGE IMPROVEMENT 1000000%!!!

BTW, very important….you DO NOT have to waste money on RMS bar brackets…existing hang on brackets work perfect!!!

 

[txmaverickmh]

OMG! These mounts womp! The lean is aggressive and makes them look broken!
I tried the rail system on my 5-foot tank and while it doesnt sagg that bad, the cords coming down the side of the glass drive me nuts. So its either droopy back mounts or cords galore!? Surely someone has come up with a solution as Ecotech says its totally normal even after 9 years of us complaining!

Not too bad, will get a cord hider to pull cords together

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Tank looks great! Thanks for the update on the mounting option!

 

[tracereefer]

Well, I figure I needed to come back and update this thread, hopefully to help others with the abysmal Ecotech Radion hang-on light brackets…

Always much debate about how abysmal the Radion light hang on brackets are with their crappy design and tilt…finally got around to installing the RMS track bar, such an INCREDIBLE difference…much more clean, and the lights fill the tank so much better…especially with help of shades from The Reef Vault in North Houston, HUGE IMPROVEMENT 1000000%!!!

BTW, very important….you DO NOT have to waste money on RMS bar brackets…existing hang on brackets work perfect!!!

So you only had to purchase the rail and add it to your existing single rms arms? Seeing conflicting stuff online. You didn’t have to buy the “rms slides”? Just use the “x” brackets that come with the rms single arm and just buy the rail?

 

[saltyHG]

So you only had to purchase the rail and add it to your existing single rms arms? Seeing conflicting stuff online. You didn’t have to buy the “rms slides”? Just use the “x” brackets that come with the rms single arm and just buy the rail?

Would love to know the answer to this, as well. Can you install an RMS rail with already-owned RMS arm mounts and x-brackets? (Basically changing from two single mounts to a sliding bar across tank)