LED Fixture Suggestion

[RicSG]

I just bought PAR38 EVilc66 bulbs but have an issue. Do not have a canopy and cannot put anything on the wall or ceiling. Any ideas or solution how to put the bulbs on top of a 30 gal tank? Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.

[Der ABT]

well if you need it up quick you can make a really fast and easy rig out of pvc piping, Id do 3 leg or 4 accross the lenth of the tank. paint it black it wont look too bad. all you have to do is notch the feet so they fit over the rim of the tank.

 

otherwise you can try to get one of the bendy poles form one of the cheapo lights from walmart and attach it to the stand .

 

that is a quick way to do things and really cheap, otherwise its time to build a hood unless others have good ideas

[trockafella]

you can use clamp lamps, they have white and black ones at target, $10 ea. Its always good to make a plan before making a purchase. Just my $0.02..

[RicSG]

thanks guys. Please keep giving ideas as i really appreciate it. I know i should have hd planed. I thought i did but did not work. I will gather all ideas and see what i can come up with.

[zygote2k]

build a basic box canopy. get some ceramic lamp sockets with adjustable connections from HomeDepot. suspend light sockets from top of canopy. You'll probably be able to fit 3 or 4 in a row.

[RicSG]

build a basic box canopy. get some ceramic lamp sockets with adjustable connections from HomeDepot. suspend light sockets from top of canopy. You'll probably be able to fit 3 or 4 in a row.

 

 

thanks. Sounds good too. i wish i am that good in making things. But will try.

[Quantum Aquaria]

you could always get one of those gooseneck lamps and secure it to the stand

 

http://www.staples.com/Black-Adjustable-Gooseneck-Incandescent-Desk-Lamp/product_408161?cm_mmc=GoogleBase-_-Shopping-_-Furniture%3EDesk_Lamps-_-408161-13061-002

[zygote2k]

you can't or shouldn't use PAR 38's in a can fixture or a shrouded fixture because the cooling fins need to be exposed.

[RicSG]

i am using the thong fixture from home depot. It was like $5.69 or something. Thanks for all the suggestions.

[Coral Hind]

Can you share some photos of how you did it?

[fogcutter]

thong fixture??? dunno what that is..

[Der ABT]

thong fixture??? dunno what that is..

 

made in brazil

[Charlie]

made in brazil

Yeah, but it's really thin.

[zygote2k]

I'm sure he meant the clamp lamp style because the clamp resembles a pair of tongs- not thongs.

[RicSG]

LOL i know i need spell check. but thanks guys for all the ideas.