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11/22/2006, 02:11 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: State College, PA
Posts: 69
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Outer Orbit Docking Mounts
I have the 48" MH and PC 560W Outer Orbit Light. The docking mounts that came with it are only a few inches tall, making it nearly impossible for me to open the lids to my tank. The hanging/ceiling mount is not an option due to heating coils in the ceiling.
Do they make different larger legs for this unit or am I going to have to fabricate my own way of fixing this problem? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks.
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I've got more Bangaii Cardinals than the ocean!!! Current Tank Info: 72g oceanic bow-front reef and 30g FOWLR Bangaii Cardinal nursery |
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12/06/2006, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: 43081
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any luck to fix the problem? i'm considering this fixture for my 75g.
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12/06/2006, 05:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: sacramento, ca
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I have the same light with t5's hanging from my ceiling. I wanted to tank mount it too until I saw how little clearance there was. I was going to cut an L shaped piece of wood to fit on each end of the tank, using them as risers for the mounting legs. But I ended up being a little concerned with how heavy and hot the mh's run that close to the tank. If I really had the time and handyman skills, I would mount the light to a stand that was a little wider than the tank, or behind it. If you could find something strong enough to support the weight behind the tank (like the wall) mount it there. I really love this light so I would recommend buying it.
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Andy Sacramento, CA Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef w/20 gallon sump/ER135/ 75 pounds of live rock, 4 in sandbed, 2 b&w ocellaris clowns, yellow watchman/pistol, rosy scaled wrasse, Mystery wrasse, Copperbanded Butterfly, Lighting 48" outer orbit 2 150 mh/ 4 t5 actinics |
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