Black Box Mounting Help

[RRReef]

I'm in the process of getting lights for my 48" tank and was wondering if anyone knew of good options for mounting chinese black boxes? I don't want to screw anything into the wall or ceiling, and I have a rimmed tank (1 1/4" rim). For reference I'm planning on getting two viparspectra 165w black boxes

A few options I found are the Ecotech Marine RMS kit with the arms and rail that goes across the top, and a similar AI HMS mounting kit. These both seem like they would work well, but cost $150-$200 when you get both the arms and rail ( they sell them separately). Does anyone know of any kits like the RMS or HMS but cheaper?

I'm also open to a DIY solution, but I'd want something I can clamp on the rim of the tank so I can't knock it over easily.

Thanks!

 

[RRReef]

Here's the Aqua Illumination HMS kit for reference: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/hms-multi-light-mount-kit-aqua-illumination.html

 

[cvrle1]

Build your own out of aluminum square tubing

Tank Mount for 165W or 300W Chinese LED Fixtures - Reef Central Online Community

Tank Mount for 165W or 300W Chinese LED Fixtures Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment

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[RRReef]

That looks like a pretty good option, thanks!

 

[WVNed]

PCV pipe

 

[RRReef]

PCV pipe

Where did you get the curved pvc corner pieces from? And did you get the pvc black or paint it?

 

[WVNed]

Where did you get the curved pvc corner pieces from? And did you get the pvc black or paint it?

Every part there is a common piece at Home depot. The curved parts are plastic electrical conduit parts
The long sections holding the lights have metal conduit inside the plastic pipe so it doesn't sag.
I painted it with Krylon.
I bought coupling nuts from McMaster Carr, screwed them to the posts on the lights and then put stainless bolts through from the top into them.

 

[BRIGGZY]

Here’s my setup, custom built

 

[AmaleeC]

I’m going to be buying the same lights and built some diy light hangers with some conduit, conduit holders, nuts, bolts, and hook eye screws. I also went the extra mile and spray painted them black
They’re not the BEST, but I personally love them and they REALLY beat dropping $200 when I can spend $40 and do it myself. The conduit is sold at 10ft, but I cut off 2ft because it was extra and each piece has 3 holders attached to my stand to keep it in place.

Here’s the original link to the diy build: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php
Here’s the video I got my idea from: And this is how it all came out: