Pictures of your lighting ideas

DaFishHead · 10/04/2009, 09:06 PM

Hi All,
I am in the process of setting up my 125G with a 100G Sump and a 65G Ref.
It has been two years in the works. I have remodeled my basement to create a place to set my tank. I still don't have the basment done but I just can't wait anymore to start the tank!! Recently I added the water and it is starting to all come together.

For lighting I have:
3-Lumen Max 3 Double ended 14K bulbs
and 4-3 foot T-5 retrofit with Super Actinic bulbs

I have 2 of the 7 lights hung in my canopy so far.

I came up with a creative idea for my lights. Here is a picture of my tank.

The top of my canopy (or the Lid) simply rest on the walls of the canopy. This allows the Lid to be removed or lifted away from the Canopy. I have a drop ceiling above my tank. I have placed a pulley system hidden above my ceiling tiles and this allows me to lift the lid of my canopy.

Now I can remove the entire canopy for maintenance without turning off the lights.

Next I have to install my 3 foot T-5 retrofits and last Lumen Max. Any one already have a creative way that you hung your T-5 retrofits or any other lights?

Share your creative ideas and photos!!

DaFishHead · 10/05/2009, 04:08 PM

Here are three more pictures

Overall pic of tank

Picture of the pulley system

Picture of the tank w/o Canopy.
Notice that I don't have to turn off my lights and that they are not in the way!!

evoracer · 10/05/2009, 06:01 PM

That's a great idea.

ds4x4 · 10/05/2009, 06:30 PM

nice setup. will look great once stocked.

drywallninja · 10/05/2009, 07:34 PM

Thats awesome dude!

DaFishHead · 10/05/2009, 09:48 PM

Thanks,
Now I have to figure out how to hang my t-5's to the lid too. I am looking for ideas for mounting retrofit T-5's. Anyone have any ideas?

10/04/2009, 09:06 PM	#1
DaFishHead Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 174	Pictures of your lighting ideas Hi All, I am in the process of setting up my 125G with a 100G Sump and a 65G Ref. It has been two years in the works. I have remodeled my basement to create a place to set my tank. I still don't have the basment done but I just can't wait anymore to start the tank!! Recently I added the water and it is starting to all come together. For lighting I have: 3-Lumen Max 3 Double ended 14K bulbs and 4-3 foot T-5 retrofit with Super Actinic bulbs I have 2 of the 7 lights hung in my canopy so far. I came up with a creative idea for my lights. Here is a picture of my tank. The top of my canopy (or the Lid) simply rest on the walls of the canopy. This allows the Lid to be removed or lifted away from the Canopy. I have a drop ceiling above my tank. I have placed a pulley system hidden above my ceiling tiles and this allows me to lift the lid of my canopy. Now I can remove the entire canopy for maintenance without turning off the lights. Next I have to install my 3 foot T-5 retrofits and last Lumen Max. *Any one already have a creative way that you hung your T-5 retrofits or any other lights?* Share your creative ideas and photos!! Last edited by DaFishHead; 10/04/2009 at 10:00 PM.

10/05/2009, 06:30 PM	#4
ds4x4 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsville NJ Posts: 279	nice setup. will look great once stocked. __________________ -Asking her for Forgiveness is much easier than asking for Permission.- Current Tank Info: 120gal Re-Build

10/05/2009, 04:08 PM	#2
DaFishHead Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 174	Here are three more pictures Overall pic of tank Picture of the pulley system Picture of the tank w/o Canopy. Notice that I don't have to turn off my lights and that they are not in the way!!

10/05/2009, 06:01 PM	#3
evoracer Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 571	That's a great idea.

10/05/2009, 07:34 PM	#5
drywallninja Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rocklin CA Posts: 93	Thats awesome dude!

10/05/2009, 09:48 PM	#6
DaFishHead Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 174	Thanks, Now I have to figure out how to hang my t-5's to the lid too. I am looking for ideas for mounting retrofit T-5's. Anyone have any ideas?