Lighting stands for MH

rededteck · 06-01-2006, 11:54 AM

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** · 06-01-2006, 10:12 PM

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** · 06-02-2006, 09:41 AM

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

rededteck · 06-02-2006, 11:08 AM

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 · 06-04-2006, 05:38 AM

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 · 02-02-2007, 12:34 PM

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

06-01-2006, 11:54 AM	#1
rededteck Sci Fi Reefer Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: central pa, usa Posts: 394	Lighting stands for MH 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! __________________ "That is the sound of inevitability..."

06-01-2006, 10:12 PM	#2
The R/C Man Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 738	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. __________________ Greg 25 gallon reef with 20 gallon sump/fuge 375 gallon reef with 100 gallon sump/fuge: under construction Over time science has shown that the simplest answers are usually the correct ones.......

06-02-2006, 09:41 AM	#3
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 6,345	Got to agree with R/C, I think a pendant would be the way to go here. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

06-02-2006, 11:08 AM	#4
rededteck Sci Fi Reefer Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: central pa, usa Posts: 394	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. __________________ "That is the sound of inevitability..."

06-04-2006, 05:38 AM	#5
BubbaWPB Governor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,234	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.... __________________ Bubba Hmmm... now that the tank is full, I could convert the pool to saltwater... Bubba's Aquarium Log

02-02-2007, 12:34 PM	#6
wozza Mayor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: uk, devon Posts: 886	Re: Lighting stands for MH 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 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Betta lifespace 16lts OH YEAH!!!! going live in sept

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