How do I mount SB reef light on a current T5 fixture?

[DracoKat]

I received my SB Reef bar today, and there's no instructions or anything in the box. I have no idea how I can mount this to my existing Coralife T5 fixture.. does anyone know?

I can't seem to find anything through google, so I hope you guys can help!

and.. I just got one bar for now. should I mount on the front, or back of my T5?

@SB Reef Lights

 

[DracoKat]

I should clarify.. the fixture is on legs on my tank. I cannot and do not want to hang any fixtures. I do not have a canopy yet (one day, it's last on my list of things to get)

I saw the bar mounted on a t5 fixture on SB reeflight's website, but I can't see how to do it.

 

[madweazl]

Looks like it has a mount connected to the light. I would imagine you'd simply drill your fixture and attach this retrofit bar.

 

[DracoKat]

I thought that, but the only places i can mount is on the edge, I can't mount under as the light is already close to the tank. If I mount on the outside edge, it'd face outwards. I won't be able to turn it in wards. No matter which direction I use it.

I am starting to feel like I wasted my money it's so frusturating!

 

[madweazl]

There is no way to lock the hinge?

 

[DracoKat]

The hinges either:
A) doesn't bend all the way
or
B), the legs of the fixture (and its legs) prevents the hinges from bending the way I want it to

I can swivel it outwards, but it can't go any further inwards.

I may just have to find a way to put rubber on the corners and leave it sitting on the tank top at an angle until I can get a canopy.

 

[DracoKat]

I am boosting up incase anyone else has ideas!