Choosing a Mount for AI Prime Lights

EvanDeVita · Dec 13, 2020

Hello all,
I have an IM 30 long, and I was wondering what kind of mount I should use, and which height? I plan on using two lights. Tank dimensions are 35x14x13 (Display). I've seen several options so any advice helps!

WIReefer · Dec 13, 2020

I would just use the 12” or the 18” standard flex prime mount. That tank is rimless correct?

EvanDeVita · Dec 13, 2020

WIReefer said:
I would just use the 12” or the 18” standard flex prime mount. That tank is rimless correct?

Yes. Does that change your recommendation?

WIReefer · Dec 13, 2020

EvanDeVita said:
Yes. Does that change your recommendation?

Nope they work better with rimless setups

Hasted · Dec 13, 2020

I have used the 12" flex over a 29g basic, a Red Sea XL300 65g, and also a Waterbox 15g Mini Peninsula. Worked perfect at BRS recommended mounting height in all cases!

TheDallasCollector · Dec 13, 2020

I had all the same questions which were answered by this video —
Good luck

old salt reefer · Dec 13, 2020

In your title/post I see you didn't mention which AI lights your going to use-16HD, hydra 32,etc. This would help with what mount to use. I have a 16HD on a IM nuvo 10. I use the 18" flex mount and I'm completely happy with it.

Have you looked at Reefbreeders lights, after 6 months of not being in stock anywhere, most places have them in stock(Marine Depot, BRS, etc)now. The 32 inch one would work great on your tank and comes with mounts that sit on both ends of the tank. Not as easy to program as the AIs, but really cuts down on shadowing and have a ramp up/down feature.

EvanDeVita · Dec 25, 2020

tnw50cal said:
In your title/post I see you didn't mention which AI lights your going to use-16HD, hydra 32,etc. This would help with what mount to use. I have a 16HD on a IM nuvo 10. I use the 18" flex mount and I'm completely happy with it.

Have you looked at Reefbreeders lights, after 6 months of not being in stock anywhere, most places have them in stock(Marine Depot, BRS, etc)now. The 32 inch one would work great on your tank and comes with mounts that sit on both ends of the tank. Not as easy to program as the AIs, but really cuts down on shadowing and have a ramp up/down feature.

sorry for late reply, im going to get AI prime 16 HD