Reefbreeders Photon 50 Mounting Weight

[awa22]

I’ve recently purchased a ReefBreeders Photon 50 for my Waterbox 125 frag. I also purchased the BOT mounts from ReefBreeders. The light itself weighs ~13 lbs and I’m nervous that will be too much stress on my back glass. The glass is 1/2” thick. Does anyone have a similar set up with such a heavy light mounted on the back? Or should I explore other options?
Thanks!

 

[redseaenroute]

Same light, same mount, same glass thickness. Installed 2 weeks ago. My vote: You're good to go. I have an IM 100 INT. I originally ordered the Photon 48" V2 Pro, however when I installed it only half of the violet lights worked. I hit up Aquacave on a Friday afternoon. 2 hours later Logan from Reefbreeders emailed me. 48 was discontinued so I opted to go with the 50" as a replacement (actually went with the legacy V2+ because I don't like apps and prefer local control). I had the replacement the following Tuesday. Crazy awesome customer service.

Not that any of that additional information addresses your original question... But I now have my 50" V2+ mounted with the BOT mounts and I couldn't be happier! Mount up and enjoy!!

 

[redseaenroute]

I will add... I was a little nervous as well, but once you get everything snugged up it feels solid. I have zero concerns at this point.

 

[redseaenroute]

Sorry for the barrage of replies... I don't post often... One last call out: I used the acrylic spacers that came with the light just to provide some additional surface area under the acrylic mounting screws that go on the inside of the glass. With those in there I felt even better! But either way, I think you're good to go

 

[awa22]

Much appreciated!

 

[awa22]

Update: I have the light mounted but there’s definitely a noticeable tilt. I think it’s more the arms coming out as they are not a tight squeeze into the mounts on the back. Any cause for concern?

 

[NoLarvatusplease]

I’ve recently purchased a ReefBreeders Photon 50 for my Waterbox 125 frag. I also purchased the BOT mounts from ReefBreeders. The light itself weighs ~13 lbs and I’m nervous that will be too much stress on my back glass. The glass is 1/2” thick. Does anyone have a similar set up with such a heavy light mounted on the back? Or should I explore other options?
Thanks!

Call Waterbox and ask them.Who would know better about tank stress than they?

 

[El_reverde]

Any particular reason you didn't go with the side mountable leg inserts. I have mine on a waterbox 130.4 and I have zero issues :) or worries. Btw, several months in with this setup, and YES their customer service is on point.