Hanging arms for light fixture

[Matt Paluck]

I’m looking to hang a hybrid t5 led light fixture for my tank and I haven’t been able to find exactly the perfect solution. I have an 87 gallon rimless Red Sea 425 and I want to use some sort of 90° angled set of arms mounted to the back of the stand. I’ve scoured the internet looking for inspiration but the best I can find is not great. If anyone has any ideas that can help me I’d be forever grateful. I want it to look something like this picture I find on the internet.

 

[TheEngineer]

Welcome to R2R!

One thing to look into is 8020 bars. You can often find the parts on Amazon

 

[jsker]

What is turning you off about the above example?

 

[EdddieC]

Following...I'm in the same exact position, Matt. I'm trying to hang a 61" T5 hybrid to my new Red Sea tank too! My issue is that the tank is full of water already so I can't get to the back of the tank to mount brackets like in your above example.

Curious to see what you come up with!

 

[Matt Paluck]

Nothing is turning me off. I actually want something like that. That’s not my tank, just one off of google images that had what I’m looking for. I’m having a tough time finding where to purchase that type of arm. That’s why I’m turning to y’all for guidance.

 

[jsker]

Welcome to R2R!

One thing to look into is 8020 bars. You can often find the parts on Amazon

Good call, I was thinking the same or Suggesting using 1.5' x 1.5' squire aluminum, and having the pieces fabricated locally and powder coated. In both case using the 80/20 or 1.5' channel make sure the pieces that attach to the stand go to the floor, so that the uprights can be bolted to the stand.

 

[jsker]

Nothing is turning me off. I actually want something like that. That’s not my tank, just one off of google images that had what I’m looking for. I’m having a tough time finding where to purchase that type of arm. That’s why I’m turning to y’all for guidance.

@TheEngineer has given a great option of using the 80/20 link

 

[EdddieC]

There are a few options like the one above if you google "Universal & Hybrid Light Hanging Kit". Doesn't work for me but might work for you.

 

[Matt Paluck]

Thank you for the insights. I’ll let y’all know what I end up doing.