How do i mount 60” ai blades!

[Notsolostfish]

So im in a rough spot, my tank is 5 foot, i use 2 xr30 radions g5 not enough for shading, and sand corals. Irs getting crowded. I want to supplement with 2 AI blades the rms mounts are at the back of the tank.

However i dont see anything could potentially work without adding weight? My lid custom from top lids not like i can do the sides
What are my options

 

[Notsolostfish]

Bump

 

[BryanM]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/blad...p6KlQVkKiwkLQNuI_fuioxAV4HQYvO94VCQH1Z6_cjvHc

 

[Notsolostfish]

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/blad...p6KlQVkKiwkLQNuI_fuioxAV4HQYvO94VCQH1Z6_cjvHc

Cant mount to the ceiling no studs

 

[oreo54]

So im in a rough spot, my tank is 5 foot, i use 2 xr30 radions g5 not enough for shading, and sand corals. Irs getting crowded. I want to supplement with 2 AI blades the rms mounts are at the back of the tank.

However i dont see anything could potentially work without adding weight? My lid custom from top lids not like i can do the sides
What are my options

https://www.chewy.com/aquailluminat...mQfiGh9xXVru0j-NgEAdoJu8SB-lPaAsaAqKUEALw_wcB

The blades "L" foot "should" work on your lid.
Hard to tell from just the photos/pics..

 

[Notsolostfish]

https://www.chewy.com/aquailluminat...mQfiGh9xXVru0j-NgEAdoJu8SB-lPaAsaAqKUEALw_wcB

The blades "L" foot "should" work on your lid.
Hard to tell from just the photos/pics..

Thats awesome’! Yes it does!!! But those L shaped mount says max 39” for blade size? Im going with 60” too much weight on them?

 

[oreo54]

Thats awesome’! Yes it does!!! But those L shaped mount says max 39” for blade size? Im going with 60” too much weight on them?

Think you mis-interpret this.
Up to 39" blades "a" mount is included..a low profile mount.

As an alternative to the Low Profile Tank Rest that's included with AI Blade LED fixtures up to 39", the Elevated Tank Rest increases light spread and allows for easier access into the aquarium.

BUT..

If you use the Elevated Tank Rest on the larger sizes you may see some bowing which is normal but not recommended.

https://support.aquaillumination.com/hc/en-us/articles/11438402237335-Mounting-Recommendations

The 48.1", 57.1", and 66.1" Blades come with HMS clips that will allow you to mount the Blade to an existing HMS system, in your canopy, or custom mounting as you see fit.

 

[Reefering1]

Cant mount to the ceiling no studs

Open the drywall and add a piece of wood, standing upright and perpendicular, between the existing studs... that's how you mount a ceiling fan where you want it...

 

[Notsolostfish]

Thats awesome’! Yes it does!!! But those L shaped mount says max 39” for blade size? Im going with 60” too much weight on them?

Think you mis-interpret this.
Up to 39" blades "a" mount is included..a low profile mount.

As an alternative to the Low Profile Tank Rest that's included with AI Blade LED fixtures up to 39", the Elevated Tank Rest increases light spread and allows for easier access into the aquarium.

BUT..

If you use the Elevated Tank Rest on the larger sizes you may see some bowing which is normal but not recommended.

https://support.aquaillumination.com/hc/en-us/articles/11438402237335-Mounting-Recommendations

The 48.1", 57.1", and 66.1" Blades come with HMS clips that will allow you to mount the Blade to an existing HMS system, in your canopy, or custom mounting as you see fit.

So im confused by your suggestion are u telling me to do it or not
Lmfaoo

 

[oreo54]

So im confused by your suggestion are u telling me to do it or not
Lmfaoo

I'm saying you can use them but the light might bow a bit.
AI doesn't recommend it but how much bow is there??

There are other leds that have this issue but work fine. Aesthetics is up to you.
72" Beamswork sagging..

There's probably an easy way to stiffen its backbone BUT warranty..yadda yadda..

 

[JumboShrimp]

I would definitely be worried about the raised "L" legs bowing on a 60" Blade, unfortunately. (I am using them on a 12" Blade, and I'd say you could get away with up to a 30" Blade without a problem.)

 

[oreo54]

I would definitely be worried about the raised "L" legs bowing on a 60" Blade, unfortunately. (I am using them on a 12" Blade, and I'd say you could get away with up to a 30" Blade without a problem.)

The tank rest works on 12.1", 21.1", 30.1", and 39.1"

I'll take the co's word on that one.

So im confused by your suggestion are u telling me to do it or not
Lmfaoo

See #25...

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ai-blade-mounting-question.1101335/page-2

OK, got a detailed answer from AI:

The longer versions bow when mounted with just the tank rests. Not only does that make the light look bad, but it also makes it more likely to break the LED PCBs, and is more likely to succumb to outside forces due to a gap that's created between the foam gasket and the surface of the lens.

 

[Notsolostfish]

I'll take the co's word on that one.

See #25...

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/ai-blade-mounting-question.1101335/page-2

back to square 1. To not sure what to do lol

 

[mfinn]

Cant mount to the ceiling no studs

You do not need studs in the ceiling.
I mounted multiple different light systems over the years to my ceiling using a 1" x 2" piece of oak. I used molly screws in 4 spots to attach the oak strip to the ceiling. Then hung everything off that.
In the picture is 2 of the heaviest fixtures I've seen available ( CoralCare gen 2 fixtures).
Plus now I have a pair of 60" Reef Brite XHO's attached now with my own brackets.
Fairly simple and easy.