So guys I have a 175watt Metal Halide Pendant that's about 15" tall and about 7-8" diameter I would say, I need a way to be able to hang it above my 40 breeder.. The tank is about 4-5 feet off the ground bc it's on a coffee table/type stand... The ceiling is 9feet and alittle extra.. I really don't want to hang from ceiling but I think it looks like I might have to.. I went to home depot n got a flower pot holder but it was to low and the MH was pretty much in the water, and that was the highest hanger they had! (Also went to Target n Lowes)

What do you guys suggest I do? Unless there's a way to get something very small yet supper strong to hang it off the ceiling like some kind of device? I don't have much money I'm thinking about only $45 to work with.. Any idea's guys? If you need I'll post a pic of where the tank is to show you what I'm saying..

1/2" EMT electrical conduit.

here's the RC article explaining: http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php


If the tank is against a wall though, you might look into putting a shelf above the tank to hang from. It would also make a nice place to put common tank related stuff like food and such.