Lighting stands for MH

[rededteck]

A very crazy question from someone who has been doing this hobby forever but looking for a new idea.

I have a 220 gallon acrylic tank. I want to get away from having a canopy due to the heat of the MH's. My intent is to purchase a Hamilton system and I am looking for some sort of a stand for each end to fit securely on the edges of the tank. I have to be at least 8 inches away from the top due to acrylic. I can certainly make them myself, but I am looking for a picture of a successful piece already in place.

I am trying to stay away from retrofits unless someone can give me a better idea.



Thanks All!

[The R/C Man]

Hey!

Personally I haven't seen anything other than a pendant. As you said, making some could be great. You could use acrylic, wood, aluminum or anything that could be visually pleasing. You will be unique! I would make some out acrylic.

[charlie]

Got to agree with R/C, I think a pendant would be the way to go here.

[rededteck]

Fortunately my openings are exactly where the MH lights are located. I think I will try to make some sort of stands for this light with slots where the fixture will fit to prevent from falling into the water.

I will take some pictures and let you know how it works.

[BubbaWPB]

My Hamilton Reefstars came with wires to hang them. I don't see why you couldn't make some sort of stand to hang them from instead of using the ceiling....

[wozza]

hi i know this is an old thread but i had to make some stand to hand my MH from and thsi is what i did.
its not that good to look at, but it could be made out of other metarels to look nicer.

cheers james