Help needed

[SeaSide]

Here's a drawing of my tank. Sorry for crappy drawing.

The question is how to mount MH pendant?

As you see on pic, I do not think I can make holes at A/C duct to mount MH pendant.

I know its sort of ackward.

I can't move tank to other location cuz, my place is kinda messy... almost all space are alreay occupied. Any ideas for me?

[exlfsemployee]

SeaSide,

is there any way you could mount support arms from the wall behind the tank to mount your MH lights on? as far as I can see in your drawing that is the only option, unless you know what is exactly in that AC duct. is the duct finished or just exposed sheet metal?

[theclearblue]

another option is to make a DIY hood, maybe drill two holes and install fans to vent it. I'm running mine in a DIY hood with an open top (pendant suspended from crossbeam) and haven't run into heat issues. (250w DE)

[BKtomodachi]

I love the "other think I can move" and "mess"

 

but in fw I have used 90 degree brackets and brought lights out from the wall next to the tank.

[SeaSide]

Thank guys.

I will look for support arm/bracket thing.

But for ideas... can you post your pic for me?

[SeaSide]

Absolutc, That is one good idea too.

Do they cut/bend metal conduit for me at HomeDepot?

[ifynanceu]

why not fabricate some supports that attach to the underside of the stand to match and come up and over? take a look at sears at their workbench backwalls with lighting...a similar type idea

 

here is a horrible sketch on my computer, but hey, i didn't try to make it a mona lisa...but with it you get the idea