Need assist on zero edge type "light tree" or amano "light arm" build.

[Blackhawk Fan]

I love your tank Austin. :)
Thanks for the link.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

Thanks Mike, that's an oftly old shot, I'll have to get some newer one's up sooner than later ;)

No prob on the link, literally only took about ten minutes to make. I was quite proud of myself with the final outcome (never happens with me and DIY projects ;)).

 

[soccerbag]

Mike, I'm the total opposite of a DIYer as well, but I managed to make one for my aquarium following these steps (same as GenX described): DIY – An Inexpensive (Light) Hanger Kit - Reefkeeping.com

I did splurge on a heavy duty pipe bender... darn thing was about $75! But... I took it back after I bent the pipe :D Shhh!

I did the same thing for my Sfiligoi Stealth 12 x 54w. That thing weighs quite a bit and I used 2 pipes instead of one (like above). I bought and returned the pipe bender as well : ). It was pretty easy and I'm not a DIY guy either. I use Sunlight Supply light hangers to raise and lower the fixture for maintenance. Works very well!

 

[secretreefer]

all cool replies for sure! love that nps tank stunreefer! like a alien landscape! i just got in touch with a buddy who works for a dredging company and i think we're gonna trick this pony out! ill update with pics!

 

[hwntunda]

awwh man now u cant return it....lol...no worries we'll get it goin!

 

[secretreefer]

awwh man now u cant return it....lol...no worries we'll get it goin!

hahah udaman! no ways man! i already called them and said i just gave it a love tug and it broke! the insides were lame! i swear looked like there was bubbles in the bender too!

 

[hwntunda]

definately not good casting! did they refund u? i hope so!

 

[secretreefer]

Hey guys thanks for all your input and assist! I found a local electrician who has 3/4" and 1 1/4" ridgid conduit piping laying around his house and he's willing to bend it/sell it practically free. i'll give you guys some updated shots once it's installed. you guys think i should go with the 1 1/4" OR the 3/4" ??

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

There's an electrician in the reef club I belong to!
I'm going to see what he can do. :)
Thanks everyone and thanks seceretreefer for letting me in on the thread and for the electrician idea. :)

 

[secretreefer]

No problem Mike! i'm glad i started this thread. i couldn't really find any info on the "light trees" besides zeroedge and now when i get my next tank going i'll have more info and even if i want to go with the more "sleek professional" look i can check out these other reefers who actually build them. Thanks All!

 

[secretreefer]

Hey guys update. finally finished the light "tree" DIY'er in the HOUSE!! it was really frustrating tho. i had about 3 inches between the stand and the wall. here is the desperation pic.

i ended up using brackets on the top but couldn't use them on the bottom because the board on the bottom didn't match up with the top. design flaw. oh well i just cut towing straps and burnt the ends so it didn't unravel and double screwed them after wrapping the conduit. holding solid so far.

 

[secretreefer]

and here it is before plugging in.

 

[secretreefer]

and after.....IT SHIMMERS!!!!

 

[secretreefer]

here are some cool pics. just testing out my olympus underwater camera. apologies if it's grainy.

 

[secretreefer]

some of

what's in the tanky.

 

[secretreefer]

more stock

 

[secretreefer]

today

 

[hwntunda]

sweet!!!! glad you got it going!!! sweet pics too!

 

[thewackyreefer]

Nice work!

 

[secretreefer]

thanks guys! now i can have nice pics like you guys!