TEK T5 tank mounting brackets???

revclyburn · 03/01/2007, 10:57 AM

Does anybody use Teks T5 tank mounting brackets? They are, imo, a little pricey, almost 70 bucks, and I wanted to see how they look on a tank. I have the ceiling mounting kit, but I can't use it, I live in a rented condo, and don't need the landlord running up on me about the holes in the ceiling. (hint, willing to trade) So, I need to go the bracket route.

So, can someone post a pic of them on their tank, and what they like/dislike about the brackets.

revclyburn

George Gouveia · 03/01/2007, 11:03 AM

i have them, i'll take a picture tonight or tomorrow and post it here for you to see, ok?

revclyburn · 03/01/2007, 11:12 AM

Cool

what do you think about them?

rev- edwin

George Gouveia · 03/01/2007, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by revclyburn
Cool

what do you think about them?

rev- edwin

personally, i like them very much. they maintain the same "design lines" as the fixture itself, being black.

650-IS350 · 03/01/2007, 11:39 AM

They do there job.. 4-8 adjustable screws for height adjustment... I don't use mine anymore as I use the hanging kit the I got from reefgeek

revclyburn · 03/01/2007, 11:45 AM

I would mount mines from the ceiling, I have the kit, got it with the lights. But, I rent this condo, and I don't want to have to hurt somebody, lol. I think the look, from some pics I see, of them sitting on the tank is cooler than hanging, just my opinion

revclyburn

650-IS350 · 03/01/2007, 11:50 AM

I chose to hang em' since I don't want to much weight being braced by the tank... ( LIGHT, HOB DELTEC MCE600 and a HOB LARGE Aqua Fuge w/ Protien skimmer ) combined would be TOOOO much to handle.

CrackerFish · 03/01/2007, 12:07 PM

Check Carolina Reefs They have them also. They offer pretty good prices on most sunlight supply stuff.

The brackets are well made and you will see why they cost more. I'm pretty sure that they are made from heavy gauge aluminum.

CF

Doureefa · 03/01/2007, 01:36 PM

You should try looking on ebay for those; i'm not entirely sure if they have them on their or not, but its worth a try. Or just post on the the Trade forum; maybe someone is willing to trade your hanging kit for a mount kit

03/01/2007, 10:57 AM	#1
revclyburn Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neptune, N.J. Posts: 1,853	TEK T5 tank mounting brackets??? Does anybody use Teks T5 tank mounting brackets? They are, imo, a little pricey, almost 70 bucks, and I wanted to see how they look on a tank. I have the ceiling mounting kit, but I can't use it, I live in a rented condo, and don't need the landlord running up on me about the holes in the ceiling. (hint, willing to trade) So, I need to go the bracket route. So, can someone post a pic of them on their tank, and what they like/dislike about the brackets. revclyburn __________________ " In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God" Robert F. Kennedy Current Tank Info: One day I'll get it right. 55 Gallon, reef, softies, gorgorians, ricordia, EVENTUALLY!

03/01/2007, 11:12 AM	#3
revclyburn Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neptune, N.J. Posts: 1,853	Cool what do you think about them? rev- edwin __________________ " In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God" Robert F. Kennedy Current Tank Info: One day I'll get it right. 55 Gallon, reef, softies, gorgorians, ricordia, EVENTUALLY!

03/01/2007, 11:39 AM	#5
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	They do there job.. 4-8 adjustable screws for height adjustment... I don't use mine anymore as I use the hanging kit the I got from reefgeek __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

03/01/2007, 11:45 AM	#6
revclyburn Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neptune, N.J. Posts: 1,853	I would mount mines from the ceiling, I have the kit, got it with the lights. But, I rent this condo, and I don't want to have to hurt somebody, lol. I think the look, from some pics I see, of them sitting on the tank is cooler than hanging, just my opinion revclyburn __________________ " In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God" Robert F. Kennedy Current Tank Info: One day I'll get it right. 55 Gallon, reef, softies, gorgorians, ricordia, EVENTUALLY!

03/01/2007, 11:50 AM	#7
650-IS350 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 14,555	I chose to hang em' since I don't want to much weight being braced by the tank... ( LIGHT, HOB DELTEC MCE600 and a HOB LARGE Aqua Fuge w/ Protien skimmer ) combined would be TOOOO much to handle. __________________ * RETIRED FROM REEFING * Just enjoying the box of water from afar

03/01/2007, 11:03 AM	#2
George Gouveia Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Loures, Portugal Posts: 171	i have them, i'll take a picture tonight or tomorrow and post it here for you to see, ok?

03/01/2007, 12:07 PM	#8
CrackerFish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 161	Check Carolina Reefs They have them also. They offer pretty good prices on most sunlight supply stuff. The brackets are well made and you will see why they cost more. I'm pretty sure that they are made from heavy gauge aluminum. CF

03/01/2007, 01:36 PM	#9
Doureefa Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 132	You should try looking on ebay for those; i'm not entirely sure if they have them on their or not, but its worth a try. Or just post on the the Trade forum; maybe someone is willing to trade your hanging kit for a mount kit