DIY AI Blade mount help

[Alsteezy1st]

XW Orbit LED Adjustable Tank Mount Bracket (4194) - Current USA

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I bought a couple of these and some blade mounting clips to try out as soon as they get delivered. Might be worth a shot for some people if it works.

 

[Necrodaemus]

XW Orbit LED Adjustable Tank Mount Bracket (4194) - Current USA

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I bought a couple of these and some blade mounting clips to try out as soon as they get delivered. Might be worth a shot for some people if it works.

I just ordered a similar one which should be here tomorrow, along with 2 Blades (21”). I’m hoping the included clips hold the lights as the clips are just a hair bigger…otherwise I’ll use zip ties to hold them in place until I can get the actual Blade clips.

 

[Alsteezy1st]

All the stuff I ordered got delivered today. Doesn't look too bad. Used the hardware from the Orbit brackets to attach the blade mounting clips.

 

[spsick]

I am sure some customer emailing them constantly will speed the boat up from China to get mounts here quicker

Now that you point that out it makes sense. The lights are made in USA so they were here ready to go and hardware is sitting in a shipping container somewhere in the pacific.

 

[Schulks]

That looks great @Alsteezy1st
For my setup I have no space on the back of my aquarium but that really preserves the rimless look. Good stuff.

 

[Necrodaemus]

All the stuff I ordered got delivered today. Doesn't look too bad. Used the hardware from the Orbit brackets to attach the blade mounting clips.

Just came to check this to see how it went. Glad to see the acrylic Blade clips work on these bars. I’m going to order them and another bar.

 

[flatlander93]

Looks really good! How high above the water is it sitting?

 

[Alsteezy1st]

Looks really good! How high above the water is it sitting?

Just under 6". But I made an adjustment and attached my Primes to the brackets as well. This caused the front to have a slight tilt, but it's not very noticeable.

 

[flatlander93]

Nice. Do you think one mount would be enough to hold up the 21” lights in the middle?

 

[Alsteezy1st]

Nice. Do you think one mount would be enough to hold up the 21” lights in the middle?

Yeah, definitely.

 

[flatlander93]

Great. I was thinking 1 glo and 1 grow. Has anyone had success creating a moonlight scheme?

 

[Schulks]

I wouldn't moonlight with high powered leds. Even on their lowest setting you'll be growing stuff all night.
Grab something without power to add or a normal light above/beside the tank for light at night.

 

[Necrodaemus]

Yeah, definitely.

I currently have 2 21” Blades on one of these bars and it does hold them. I’m adding a second one so that I can stabilize them a bit more and mount the Primes to them.

 

[Necrodaemus]

Just under 6". But I made an adjustment and attached my Primes to the brackets as well. This caused the front to have a slight tilt, but it's not very noticeable.

Where did you find the brackets and bolts to mount the Primes?

 

[Alsteezy1st]

Where did you find the brackets and bolts to mount the Primes?

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Simpson-Strong-Tie-2-in-14-Gauge-Wood-to-Wood-Black-Triple-Zinc-Angle/1002739006

Used a couple of those and just some black nuts and bolts from there too.

 

[Necrodaemus]

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Simpson-Strong-Tie-2-in-14-Gauge-Wood-to-Wood-Black-Triple-Zinc-Angle/1002739006

Used a couple of those and just some black nuts and bolts from there too.

Thank you!

 

[Schulks]

The orphek Aura arms + extrusions works well. I can angle the light and the arms are on the sides of the aquarium. I don't know if this would work so well on the longer AI Blades but you could just buy the clips and attach the clips to the extrusion instead of using the m8 threaded ends.

I might cut the screw part off on the inside of the acrylic arms/aquarium so it just rests on the edge. It would be a bit risky.. it could get knocked off.

I think the current arm option is a bit sleeker looking but this one gives you total freedom for positioning/angle and mounts on the sides of the aquarium.

If you want to try this I can send you the cart I purchased from Tnutz.

 

[hsosa]

thanks for posting this. im in the same situation running a G5 blue and I balance the AI blade on the rms mount . not the best option ..

 

[DaveC]

FYI BRS has these in stock now.

 

[Schulks]

Thanks, Funny how they are in stock right after I built mine!!!
The orphek arm adaptation I made is much better in the end.
I cut the clamps off it so it just rests on the edge now. It is convenient.
I can also adjust the height/angle now too.