Lighting / Viparspectra mount in tank canopy

Reefrock · 02/13/2020, 02:17 PM

Hello.

I just set up a new 75gl tank and purchased (2) 165W Viparspectra LED light fixtures. I started with the wall mounts and it doesn't look great in the living room. I was wondering if anyone has attempted to mount this light to a wood tank canopy by either cutting a hole in the top of the wood canopy and recessed it, or cut the hole and mounted the light on top of the canopy..whereas it shines through the opening that you cut out.

Trying to come up with a workable idea that is more easy on the eyes...especially to the boss of the living room...thanks!

mcgyvr · 02/13/2020, 02:31 PM

Yes.
I don't have any pictures anymore but I have always used those fixtures recessed/mounted into canopies through by simply supporting them on aluminum angle secured with pop rivets,etc...

Vakko · 02/17/2020, 10:03 PM

I set up an outrigger system that is fixed to my stand.

cvrle1 · 02/18/2020, 02:13 PM

As mcgyvr said, you can build an aluminum frame inside the canopy and mount lights that way. Probably fastest and easiest way to do it. For ideas on what frame can look like, take a look at this thread. You wouldnt need legs, but it gives you an idea how to build it.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2622878

Here is pic of one I build few days ago for my lights. Again it has legs, but you can exclude those and just build a frame

02/13/2020, 02:17 PM	#1
Reefrock Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 232	Lighting / Viparspectra mount in tank canopy Hello. I just set up a new 75gl tank and purchased (2) 165W Viparspectra LED light fixtures. I started with the wall mounts and it doesn't look great in the living room. I was wondering if anyone has attempted to mount this light to a wood tank canopy by either cutting a hole in the top of the wood canopy and recessed it, or cut the hole and mounted the light on top of the canopy..whereas it shines through the opening that you cut out. Trying to come up with a workable idea that is more easy on the eyes...especially to the boss of the living room...thanks!

02/13/2020, 02:31 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Yes. I don't have any pictures anymore but I have always used those fixtures recessed/mounted into canopies through by simply supporting them on aluminum angle secured with pop rivets,etc... __________________ Who me?

02/18/2020, 02:13 PM	#4
cvrle1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 454	As mcgyvr said, you can build an aluminum frame inside the canopy and mount lights that way. Probably fastest and easiest way to do it. For ideas on what frame can look like, take a look at this thread. You wouldnt need legs, but it gives you an idea how to build it. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2622878 Here is pic of one I build few days ago for my lights. Again it has legs, but you can exclude those and just build a frame