Mounting lights

[Spaceweaseal]

I just moved Taco into its new home today. The screen top is a slide to open and close.
I have a t5 24" fixture that was on top of the screen on the other tank. I hate moving it every time I need access to the tank and need to mount it inside of the new tank.

Can I mount the fixture inside the tank flat on the back glass or does it need to be shining straight down....?

 

[EsmeraldasMother]

From my experience, you should have it shining straight down. I've found that this is fairly easy to do with zip ties.

 

[Spaceweaseal]

From my experience, you should have it shining straight down. I've found that this is fairly easy to do with zip ties.

I can't mount it to the screen because it is s slide top. It has to be mounted below the screen.
I guess I need to make a bracket.
Thank you very much

 

[Spaceweaseal]

I finished my light mount and it works perfect.
Made from scrap that was in the garage.

 

[AHBD]

Great job, solved your problem on your own and it looks very impressive. You might post this in the DIY forum + give a few details so others can get do something similar if they're in the same situation.

 

[Spaceweaseal]

Great job, solved your problem on your own and it looks very impressive. You might post this in the DIY forum + give a few details so others can get do something similar if they're in the same situation.

Thank u.

 

[Drache613]

Moved by Moderator from General to Enclosures

 

[Drache613]

Hello,

I agree, that is terrific!
Shining straight down is exactly how it needs to be, right beside the basking light. The
distance looks very good as well.
I did move your thread to Enclosures. Feel free to do another one in the DIY forum if you
would like. People are always looking for ideas & inspiration for tanks.

Tracie

 

[EsmeraldasMother]

Hi,

That looks great!

 

[Spaceweaseal]

Hi,

That looks great!

Thank you.
I just painted the light bracket so it should disappear in the tank.

 

[EsmeraldasMother]

Definitely looks great!! I'm curious how you're getting it to stay on the back like that. How do you make it stay?

I've got a tank very similar to yours that I've always had difficulties getting the lights to stay mounted in the tanks. I've given up on it temporarily and made it a tank for the feeders.

 

[Spaceweaseal]

Definitely looks great!! I'm curious how you're getting it to stay on the back like that. How do you make it stay?

I've got a tank very similar to yours that I've always had difficulties getting the lights to stay mounted in the tanks. I've given up on it temporarily and made it a tank for the feeders.

Use Scotch Tape Brand "Velcro". The 10lb strips.
The Velcro Brand 15lb does not hold as well as the Scotch brand.. I wanted to be able to remove it but if I end up having issues with it staying put then I will make it permanent with a adhesive.

Use the Loctite gel super glue to attach the strips to the wood just for extra security.

 

[Spaceweaseal]

I'm done for now...