Advice for mounting UVB lamp to mesh top tank

[PogoSyd]

I recently upgraded to a 4x2x2 enclosure from Carolina Custom Cages, and for the first time I'll be mounting the UVB fixture inside of the tank instead of on top of it. It's not immediately clear how to do that however, so I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has a similar setup. The UVB fixture is pretty long (it's an Arcadia 12% 36in), so if I attached it to the mesh with wire twists or something then I wouldn't be able to open the top anymore. Is there a better way to attach it to the back wall instead?

 

[KarrieRee]

I recently upgraded to a 4x2x2 enclosure from Carolina Custom Cages, and for the first time I'll be mounting the UVB fixture inside of the tank instead of on top of it. It's not immediately clear how to do that however, so I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has a similar setup. The UVB fixture is pretty long (it's an Arcadia 12% 36in), so if I attached it to the mesh with wire twists or something then I wouldn't be able to open the top anymore. Is there a better way to attach it to the back wall instead?

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With the front doors you should not haft to open the top anymore - NO back walls - it is best so the UVB is directly over the basking decor piece
I use this it works great the Zen screens have two metal bars in the center of the tank inside that the strap holds the UVB fixture GE 15 ft. Cable Ties, Hook and Loop Spool, Black 10375 - The Home Depot
this is like a Velcro strap cut into strips then wrap around the fixture -

 

[PogoSyd]

With the front doors you should not haft to open the top anymore - NO back walls - it is best so the UVB is directly over the basking decor piece
I use this it works great the Zen screens have two metal bars in the center of the tank inside that the strap holds the UVB fixture GE 15 ft. Cable Ties, Hook and Loop Spool, Black 10375 - The Home Depot
this is like a Velcro strap cut into strips then wrap around the fixture -

With how my fixture is shaped, I'm not sure this method would work quite as well. That's a good point though about not having to open the top anymore. I can probably rig up something similar with clamps and wire to hang it from the mesh.

 

[KarrieRee]

With how my fixture is shaped, I'm not sure this method would work quite as well. That's a good point though about not having to open the top anymore. I can probably rig up something similar with clamps and wire to hang it from the mesh.

The Velcro stuff works really good

 

[CooperDragon]

You could try using some picture hanging wire. That is pretty strong relative to its thickness. If you have the hanging clips for the light fixture, you could use those to hang it from the wire. Otherwise, you could wrap the wire around the fixture in a few places which should hold it to the mesh top.