Suggestions for Setting These Lights Up

hops523

hops523

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Today, I bought a Tek T5 36" 8x39 watt lighting fixture for my 36" long 55 gallon tank. Its meant to be hung from the ceiling, but that is absolutely not an option. The ceiling that the tank is under is a vaulted ceiling, and no matter how high I put the screws in the ceiling, the lights would be too far left, or too far right. So now Im trying to think of a plan B. Ive tried to find legs/stands that will fit under this fixture, but I havent found any. So Im trying to think of ways to make my own legs. Anyone know what I could use, or any other suggestions on how to set this up?
Thanks
 
kraylen

kraylen

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They sell a leg kit for 50 bucks. It attaches to the sides and is adjustable via 2 screws. I use one on mine and I love it.
 
small triggers

small triggers

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or ive seen on a thread somewhere to make bent pipe hangers... you buy some galvanized pipe and a pipe bender from HD or Lowes then attach the end holders to the back of your stand and bend the pipes (evenly on both) so they arch over the tank....
 
bountyhunter23

bountyhunter23

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I used the bent pipe thing. I BORROWED a pipe bender from HD and bent the pipes and hung it that way. Super easy, and cheap. you can spray paint them black or whatever you want. There is no need to buy a pipe bender and keep it forever. I hate being that person who returns stuff but there is no way im keeping a bender that i used once. LOL
 
hops523

hops523

Member
Hmm I might try the pipe method. So I just get two pipes and a pipe bender from home depot or lowes. And I attach the pipes to the back of the tank stand? Haha is there any kind of write up on this? I might get confused when I try it.
 
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