Chinese LEDS

[Keepswimmin]

Just jumped on the band wagon. Starting up my old 40B again after being semi-homeless for the last 6 months. These lights are super bright and after I finished getting everything up I'll do a proper review.

 

However, I have a question. Due to the fact my apartment is essentially a remodeled attic the ceilings are slanted and wall to ceiling space is low, so due to that fact the tank has to sit away from the wall about 5 inches and I'm having issues mounting the lights. I thought about a plant wall mount that goes out but it would put the lights essentially right on top of the tank which I don't want.

 

Does anyone know if it would be an issue if the lights only covered the back 3/4ths of the tank? I can mount them on the wall but the wouldn't be dead center over the tank.

[jedimasterben]

Can you not make a light hangar that attaches to the tank stand?

[Keepswimmin]

I could but that would require me to build a canopy and such as the layout is there is little room above the tank opening if I did that. I was able to mount them like this. I think it should work as it would cover a majority of where the tank will sit.

 

[mystersyster]

Get L brackets from home depot. The long 12 inch ones. Mount to the drywall using a stud or wall hangers. Hang your light from the brackets.

[jedimasterben]

Yep, or shelf brackets. 10 minutes and done.

[JavaJacketOC]

I used one of these to hold a razor nano. As long as you mount it into a stud or use good wall anchors you should be able to get it evenly over the tank.

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Richelieu-Hardware-16-in-White-Heavy-Duty-Shelf-Bracket-494W16B/202205510

 

Home depot has a pack of 8 #12 wall screws with anchor and drill bit for like 7.00, worked perfect for the L bracket above.

[Keepswimmin]

Thanks. So from the consensus i see the current set up won't work? The light needs to be centered?

[jedimasterben]

I would center it. It's easy to do and will look much better in the tank.