How to install ATI Dimmable?

MuscleFish · 09/10/2019, 07:24 AM

Hi,*

I just received my ATI 36 inch Dimmable and have couple of questions.*

1. What is the optimal space between the tank and fixture? The tank is 47 inch long, the fixture 36 inch. It will be mixed reef. 10-12 inches?*

2. How secure is included anchors for the drywall? What is drill size to make a hole?

3. I have 4 blue+, 1 coral+ and 1 purple+ bulbs. What is the best order? Like front to back:
B
B
C
B
P
B

Thanks

mcgyvr · 09/10/2019, 08:31 AM

1. There is no "optimal" really.. In general the closer the stronger the light will be.. The more prone it may be to water/humidity damage..
I think that quite a few people would agree that 10-12" or so is fine..

2.I don't remember it coming with drywall anchors.. What type?
(Metal/wing) Toggle bolts will work just fine.. Typically the drill size is stamped onto the wing of the anchor.. If not you need one just larger enough to pass it through the hole.. If its another type then that info doesn't necessarily apply..

3.Order really doesn't matter.. Pick whatever seems to "spread it out best"

09/10/2019, 07:24 AM	#1
MuscleFish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 84	How to install ATI Dimmable? Hi,* I just received my ATI 36 inch Dimmable and have couple of questions.* 1. What is the optimal space between the tank and fixture? The tank is 47 inch long, the fixture 36 inch. It will be mixed reef. 10-12 inches?* 2. How secure is included anchors for the drywall? What is drill size to make a hole? 3. I have 4 blue+, 1 coral+ and 1 purple+ bulbs. What is the best order? Like front to back: B B C B P B Thanks

09/10/2019, 08:31 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	1. There is no "optimal" really.. In general the closer the stronger the light will be.. The more prone it may be to water/humidity damage.. I think that quite a few people would agree that 10-12" or so is fine.. 2.I don't remember it coming with drywall anchors.. What type? (Metal/wing) Toggle bolts will work just fine.. Typically the drill size is stamped onto the wing of the anchor.. If not you need one just larger enough to pass it through the hole.. If its another type then that info doesn't necessarily apply.. 3.Order really doesn't matter.. Pick whatever seems to "spread it out best" __________________ Who me?