How to attach a light mount to a rimmed tank?

Atherial · Feb 15, 2023

I bought some tank mounts for my lights but they don't fit over the rim on my tank. I found this adapter, but I am not sure it is secure enough. Is there a better way?

1.5in Rimmed Tank Adapter Convert a Wide Tank Lip to a Smaller Rim for Attachments Such as the Ai Prime Light, Small Lightweight Devices - Etsy

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Troylee · Feb 15, 2023

Atherial said:
I bought some tank mounts for my lights but they don't fit over the rim on my tank. I found this adapter, but I am not sure it is secure enough. Is there a better way?

1.5in Rimmed Tank Adapter Convert a Wide Tank Lip to a Smaller Rim for Attachments Such as the Ai Prime Light, Small Lightweight Devices - Etsy

This Aquariums & Tank Decor item by LeafgreenSolutions has 66 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Clive, IA. Listed on Apr 5, 2024

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Why not? I make my own lol.. should be fine.

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · Feb 15, 2023

Legos

Atherial · Feb 16, 2023

I think I'm going to go with mounting it on to the wall instead. The lights are heavy enough and expensive enough that I don't want to risk it.

bjmartie · Feb 16, 2023

What I did, is get a a 4x1 inch piece of wood (depending on how wide your mount is). I trimmed it to match the height of my tank. I then screawed to to the back of my tank and then attached the mount to it. Works perfect!

bjmartie · Feb 16, 2023

You can kind of see it sticking up some. Been meaning to trip it, but figured all my corals are doing great so don't want to mess with the light any.

Atherial · Feb 16, 2023

bjmartie said:
What I did, is get a a 4x1 inch piece of wood (depending on how wide your mount is). I trimmed it to match the height of my tank. I then screawed to to the back of my tank and then attached the mount to it. Works perfect!

Where did you attach it? Like screwed onto the stand?

bjmartie · Feb 16, 2023

Atherial said:
Where did you attach it? Like screwed onto the stand?

No I screwed it to my stand. I placed the board behind my tank and held it there. Then I went through my stand and ran a screw from the stand into the board.

bjmartie · Feb 16, 2023

When I get home I can send you a picture. I suck at explaining things lol.

RedoubtReef · Feb 16, 2023

What about designing something from 80/20 using extruded aluminum? Can be mounted to wall or stand.

salty150 · Feb 16, 2023

bjmartie said:
What I did, is get a a 4x1 inch piece of wood (depending on how wide your mount is). I trimmed it to match the height of my tank. I then screawed to to the back of my tank and then attached the mount to it. Works perfect!

+1

Atherial · Feb 16, 2023

RedoubtReef said:
What about designing something from 80/20 using extruded aluminum? Can be mounted to wall or stand.

That might be beyond what I know how to do. Even attaching a piece of wood would involve some help from either my husband or my dad.

bjmartie · Feb 16, 2023

Atherial said:
That might be beyond what I know how to do. Even attaching a piece of wood would involve some help from either my husband or my dad.

It's pretty easy and didn't take long at all. I did take extra time to paint it to match my stand, but other than that, took a few minutes.

RedoubtReef · Feb 16, 2023

Atherial said:
That might be beyond what I know how to do. Even attaching a piece of wood would involve some help from either my husband or my dad.

You can order the pieces cut to fit and then have someone help you attach it. Not too much work with a little research. Maybe have your dad or husband help with that?