RW09903 September 13, 2014 Share September 13, 2014 I would like to thank ERC for helping me purchase my new IT2040's. Marcos was very prompt and professional when answering any questions I had prior to deciding on the fixtures. Here is a pic to show you how sleek they look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable September 14, 2014 Share September 14, 2014 The tank looks great. I like the shelf structure on the right side. So much room for activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime September 14, 2014 Share September 14, 2014 The tank looks great. I like the shelf structure on the right side. So much room for activities. +1 I like all the rock work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 15, 2014 Share September 15, 2014 thanks for the post sir and hope you continue to enjoy your system with them. always glad to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 September 15, 2014 Author Share September 15, 2014 The tank looks great. I like the shelf structure on the right side. So much room for activities. +1 I like all the rock work Thanks! I have been working on it for a while. I had a little help designing the left side from Tony (ridetheducati). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki September 15, 2014 Share September 15, 2014 Looks nice! Even I got two of those...trying to figure out how to mount them though...seems like you hanged them to a shelf-track right? Yesterday I went to local hardware store...I was thinking of the same. The only problem I have with it is...it need to be drilled to the wall...and my tank is in my living room...not sure if I want to do that. Any other alternatives that you have thought about for mounting these LED's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme September 15, 2014 Share September 15, 2014 Looks nice! Even I got two of those...trying to figure out how to mount them though...seems like you hanged them to a shelf-track right? Yesterday I went to local hardware store...I was thinking of the same. The only problem I have with it is...it need to be drilled to the wall...and my tank is in my living room...not sure if I want to do that. Any other alternatives that you have thought about for mounting these LED's? Do you remember how my lights area hung? I used EMT or electrical conduit. You get the 3/4" and it will hold both lights, no problem. Then spray paint black to look sleek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki September 15, 2014 Share September 15, 2014 Do you remember how my lights area hung? I used EMT or electrical conduit. You get the 3/4" and it will hold both lights, no problem. Then spray paint black to look sleek. Yes I do remember your setup...but how did you support them at the base? How are they able to stand straight and hold those heavy LED panels across the tank? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 Yes I do remember your setup...but how did you support them at the base? How are they able to stand straight and hold those heavy LED panels across the tank? Thanks. I used conduit straps and attached them to the stand. Like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-1-2-in-Rigid-2-Hole-Conduit-Straps-10-Pack-26121/100206926 Basically, you take a horizontal that will be what you hang the lights from and attach that to the legs w/ fittings (my preferred) or use a pipe bender if you want and use 1 piece. Then attached to the stand. The compression from the straps will be strong enough to hold the contraption up. You will want to connect the legs 2x per side to prevent it from twisting. If I could do it again (or for my next tank), I would put the legs on the back of the tank rather than the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 September 16, 2014 Author Share September 16, 2014 Looks nice! Even I got two of those...trying to figure out how to mount them though...seems like you hanged them to a shelf-track right? Yesterday I went to local hardware store...I was thinking of the same. The only problem I have with it is...it need to be drilled to the wall...and my tank is in my living room...not sure if I want to do that. Any other alternatives that you have thought about for mounting these LED's? Thank you! Yes, I am using an 18in shelf to hold the lights center over the tank. It doubles as my storage unit. Tank is in the basement luckily centered between 3 studs for added support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 I used conduit straps and attached them to the stand. Like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Halex-1-2-in-Rigid-2-Hole-Conduit-Straps-10-Pack-26121/100206926 Basically, you take a horizontal that will be what you hang the lights from and attach that to the legs w/ fittings (my preferred) or use a pipe bender if you want and use 1 piece. Then attached to the stand. The compression from the straps will be strong enough to hold the contraption up. You will want to connect the legs 2x per side to prevent it from twisting. If I could do it again (or for my next tank), I would put the legs on the back of the tank rather than the sides. Thanks. I like the idea of putting them on the back...but how can we support the led panel on the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 Thank you! Yes, I am using an 18in shelf to hold the lights center over the tank. It doubles as my storage unit. Tank is in the basement luckily centered between 3 studs for added support. Finding studs is another concern to me...will have to see how to mount them...thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 ...but how can we support the led panel on the front? Not sure what you're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 Not sure what you're talking about. "If I could do it again (or for my next tank), I would put the legs on the back of the tank rather than the sides." Sorry...I should have provided more details...hope this helps. I was referring to the above statement you made...I like the idea of putting the legs on the back of the tank too...but I am not sure how the LED panel weight will be supported evenly on top of the aquarium...there should be some support on the front to balance out the LED panel weight right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 "If I could do it again (or for my next tank), I would put the legs on the back of the tank rather than the sides." Sorry...I should have provided more details...hope this helps. I was referring to the above statement you made...I like the idea of putting the legs on the back of the tank too...but I am not sure how the LED panel weight will be supported evenly on top of the aquarium...there should be some support on the front to balance out the LED panel weight right? Oh, the cantilever...It's not a problem. The EMT is super strong and as long as you anchor the legs securely onto your stand at at least 2 different levels per leg, you're fine. I can think of one member who had this on her old tank. Check smallreef's old build thread. Instead of fittings to connect the pipe, she chose to go w/ a pipe bender and do it all w/ 1 conduit to hang 2 D120's. Maybe she'll chime in if she see's this and provide a direct link to a picture she had posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueTricia September 16, 2014 Share September 16, 2014 +1 on the rockwork. Beautiful. Also love that pot/jar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 September 18, 2014 Author Share September 18, 2014 +1 on the rockwork. Beautiful. Also love that pot/jar! Thank you! I bought the pot at Petco for 97 cents when I started saltwater about a year and a half ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffyGeos September 20, 2014 Share September 20, 2014 "If I could do it again (or for my next tank), I would put the legs on the back of the tank rather than the sides." Sorry...I should have provided more details...hope this helps. I was referring to the above statement you made...I like the idea of putting the legs on the back of the tank too...but I am not sure how the LED panel weight will be supported evenly on top of the aquarium...there should be some support on the front to balance out the LED panel weight right? Oh, the cantilever...It's not a problem. The EMT is super strong and as long as you anchor the legs securely onto your stand at at least 2 different levels per leg, you're fine. I can think of one member who had this on her old tank. Check smallreef's old build thread. Instead of fittings to connect the pipe, she chose to go w/ a pipe bender and do it all w/ 1 conduit to hang 2 D120's. Maybe she'll chime in if she see's this and provide a direct link to a picture she had posted. You got to trust Jack on the canteliver. He is an Architect, and he has got me cantilevering my 300g 8' long tank 9" into a room. Use 1-1.5" screws to attach the straps to the wall or the back of the tank stand. You would have to find studs in the wall, or depending on how your stand is built, you may have more options on the back of the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki September 22, 2014 Share September 22, 2014 I finally mounted my IT2040's over the weekend. Due to the limited space on one side of the tank, I didn't go with the EMT structure. I have used 4 shelving brackets with rod support from home depot and screwed it into the wall using drywall anchors and screws. Thanks to Jack (howaboutme) for providing answers to all my questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howaboutme September 23, 2014 Share September 23, 2014 I finally mounted my IT2040's over the weekend. Due to the limited space on one side of the tank, I didn't go with the EMT structure. I have used 4 shelving brackets with rod support from home depot and screwed it into the wall using drywall anchors and screws. Thanks to Jack (howaboutme) for providing answers to all my questions. Looks great! Nice simple aquascape too. You'll enjoy the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW09903 September 23, 2014 Author Share September 23, 2014 I finally mounted my IT2040's over the weekend. Due to the limited space on one side of the tank, I didn't go with the EMT structure. I have used 4 shelving brackets with rod support from home depot and screwed it into the wall using drywall anchors and screws. Thanks to Jack (howaboutme) for providing answers to all my questions. Looks good. Great idea for a bowfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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