IDEAS for how to mount my radion lights

[SaltwaterandLime]

I just picked up two used Ecotech Radion XR15 blues from a friend. They came with the little X shaped slide piece, but no other way of mounting them. This is the tank they are going on, it's a Tideline 62gallon lagoon AIO tank.

I would really like to mount these lights without spending an extra $200 just on hardware.

I'm somewhat handy with basic carpentry stuff but I don't have access to a machine shop or anything.

Home construction is a mobile home with gypsum board and paper walls. I'm not against mounting to walls or ceiling but I just have to be careful about it.

 

[MnFish1]

You can buy the other hardware from Redsea (as you realized they can be spendy) or BRS. You can also try a want to buy post on the site. It's unfortunate - I just gave away 2 of them. Good luck in your search!!

PS Many LFS have stuff like that in their back rooms like if someone wants to trade in equipment. Here is a slightly less expensive option: https://aquaterradigital.com/product/ecotech-radion-mounting-system-rms-radion-xr15-or-xr30/

 

[TheBear78]

Personally I would mount them on a rail hung from the ceiling. A neat power supply solution may be tricky but assuming they are low voltage with a remote transformer then that shouldn't be too difficult.

 

[Weasel1960]

Check the DIY forum. There are several threads for hanging lights from pipe stand or mounting off the back of the cabinet. In your case, tank at wall and setup/running you might be able to modify a method to come up the sides and over the tank.

 

[TheNewGuy321]

would love to see what to came up with

 

[SaltwaterandLime]

would love to see what to came up with

I ended up hanging them from the multi light bar