AI Hydra 32HD mounting.

shakacuz · Jun 30, 2022

has anyone attempted to mount two hydra32hd's on the (https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/multi-light-hms-track-aqua-illumination.html), but instead of the arm mounts (https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hms-multi-light-mount-kit-aqua-illumination.html), you used the arm mounts from the (https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hms-single-light-mount-kit-aqua-illumination.html)?

these rails/arms are expensive, but i've sourced a used rail from soneone locally and was curious if i could just use the arms from the single hms mount as i have two already.

edit: if this belonged in the lighting forum, please move the thread there!

blaxsun · Jun 30, 2022

Probably. Other than looking different aesthetically on the sides, I don't see why it wouldn't work.

shakacuz · Jun 30, 2022

blaxsun said:
Probably. Other than looking different aesthetically on the sides, I don't see why it wouldn't work.

this is what i thought as well, but the seller isn't doing a refund so i would like the second opinion of the forum before i buy it.

blaxsun · Jun 30, 2022

shakacuz said:
this is what i thought as well, but the seller isn't doing a refund so i would like the second opinion of the forum before i buy it.

Even if you decide to get the specific HMS side mounts - you'll still need the center rail regardless, no?

uhgster1 · Jun 30, 2022

blaxsun said:
Even if you decide to get the specific HMS side mounts - you'll still need the center rail regardless, no?

Yes, unless you have fabrication skills. I think you can buy it by itself

shakacuz · Jun 30, 2022

blaxsun said:
Even if you decide to get the specific HMS side mounts - you'll still need the center rail regardless, no?

very true. well, this thread was short lived

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neonreef3d · Jun 30, 2022

shakacuz said:
very true. well, this thread was short lived ..

Perhaps we can work together on a prototype for a 3030 rail system? If interested, please DM me.

SPS2020 · Jun 30, 2022

Are you trying to suspend from the ceiling? If so, you would just need the rail, cables and mounts. I'm probably not understanding the end goal.

shakacuz · Jun 30, 2022

SPS2020 said:
Are you trying to suspend from the ceiling? If so, you would just need the rail, cables and mounts. I'm probably not understanding the end goal.

not trying to hang the lights. i am trying to mount them from the tank. was asking if the HMS mounts(the ones that singly mount the hydra's) work with the rail for the multi light fixture. not sure if this made more sense, or made things worse