Lighting

[Poppy828]

Anyone know of a good LED fixture for a 250g Deep Dimension? I can't hang from the ceiling as it's 15' up, no canopy and do not want to hang from the wall as this will be in my living room.

Would prefer a fixture that mounts to the tank of some sort. Any help
Is appreciated. Tank will arrive in 1 week so would like to get this figured out sooner than
Later.

Thanks.

 

[ali1]

Arctic t247

 

[Poppy828]

That doesn't appear to come close to the coverage I would need for a deep dimension tank

 

[Poppy828]

Tank specs are 60"x36"x27"

 

[Chicagoreef2016]

Get a couple Hydra 52HDs, they have new tank mounts (gooseneck) that are pretty slick. You will probably need more than a couple now that I look at your dimensions.

 

[Poppy828]

Yes I looked at them, but will need multiples for sure.
I was hoping someone had a rail system of some sort
To span the length of the tank and then be able to place
Lights where needed on the rail system if that makes sense?

 

[chitown tom]

I use the ocean revive artic t-247 x 2 over my 120 gallon. I also use the LET t5 retrofit 2 bulb kit to make my own hybrid.

if your going to keep SPS I highly recommend a hybrid you get the best of both worlds.

you can look into SB reef lights too. I use a 48" antic bar over my nem tank and I really like it.

 

[Poppy828]

How do you have yours mounted? I will not have a canopy on this either so I need something that is tabk mounted. Rail system would be ideal.

 

[chitown tom]

I don't have a picture on me currently but my tank is in the basement in wall.

I simply made a rail system out of closet shelf system. I used the 48" bars and the 24" bars you use to hang the shelves as the frame and bolted them together.

I then screwed the frame into my floor joists and then bought some ratchet style ropes so I can raise and lower the lights.

ill take a picture tonight and post it.

 

[Poppy828]

I don't have a way to hang these lights unfortunately. The ceiling as mentioned is 15' up and I don't want anything on the wall either. Leave few choices on how to do this I know, but it is what it is.

 

[chitown tom]

How about building something out of PVC? I have seen some and they spray painted it back. Came out pretty good.

 

[Fish_wiz2]

If money is no issue, I'd recommend 3-4 ecotech radion XR30w Gen 4's on a 60" RMS tank mount. It can punch 27" down no problem.

 

[ayckorea]

how about two Photon 50-V2 from reef breeder?

 

[Poppy828]

How about building something out of PVC? I have seen some and they spray painted it back. Came out pretty good.

Might be a viable option....

 

[Poppy828]

If money is no issue, I'd recommend 3-4 ecotech radion XR30w Gen 4's on a 60" RMS tank mount. It can punch 27" down no problem.

I see lots of these with that $$$$$$$$$$$. :spin1: Still an option although I think they are over priced for what they are worth. Had them in the past and well......

 

[Poppy828]

how about two Photon 50-V2 from reef breeder?

Not familiar with them. Will have a look.

 

[Fish_wiz2]

I see lots of these with that $$$$$$$$$$$. :spin1: Still an option although I think they are over priced for what they are worth. Had them in the past and well......

I can't see many other options that can be tank mounted and strong enough. Maybe a Maxpect Razor?

 

[Poppy828]

I can't see many other options that can be tank mounted and strong enough. Maybe a Maxpect Razor?

I looked at that, but they have the curve model due out and if I go that route I would wait for that instead of buying twice.

 

[aaronpentz]

You can build pretty much anything with 80/20 that meets WAT (wife acceptance test) eBay has some surplus stuff. Or can go to 80/20 and they can cut and machine it for you for am extra charge. Misumi is a cheaper option and they are local to Chicago

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[aaronpentz]

https://eztube.com

https://8020.net

https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/mech/M1500000000/M1501000000/


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