Mounting hydras on a rimmed tank
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Porpoise Hork
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I have this rail kit on my 75g rimmed tank and it looks and works very well. There are several parts you will need to get to make it all work. It's really nice because you tuck the power cables inside the rail system and only the pigtails poke out to plug into the lights. One point to make, if you are planning on adding more than 2 lights to it. Don't try to run them all down one side. Split them up and do two on each side. You will save yourself a ton of aggravation trying to run the wires down and keep them hidden. I had to modify one end of the top rail so all four power cables would make the 90 bend down. It will not be an issue if only wiring two cables per vertical rail. The entire rail system once assembled and adjusted sits perfectly on the rim for a 75G or anything with the same size trim. It is heavy enough that it is not easily moved, but you can always use some 3M double stick tape on the side of the tank trim to keep it from being shifted around.
Mounting rail
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Vertical supports
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Mounting bracket and extension cable for Hydra 26
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3M tape.
Remember dont put the tape on the top of the rim, use it on the sides where the rail mount will press against it so the light will stay level but won't move. Later on if you change your mind or need to pull the rail off, this tape can be separated without much effort as long as you don't use much on each side.
Mounting rail
HMS Multi Light Track
The HMS Multi Light Mounting System is composed of three individual components that let you customize the mounting system for your exact tank and the number of Hydra LED modules you need. The track system lets you slide your lights from side to side allowing you to position them perfectly for...
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Vertical supports
HMS Multi Light Mount Kit
The HMS Multi Light Mounting System is composed of three individual components that let you customize the mounting system for your exact tank and number of Hydra LED modules. The track system lets you slide your lights from side to side allowing you to position them perfectly for the best...
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Mounting bracket and extension cable for Hydra 26
HMS Hydra 32 Bracket - Aqua Illumination
The HMS Multi Light Mounting System is composed of three individual components that let you customize the mounting system for your exact tank and number of Hydra LED modules. The track system lets you slide your lights from side to side allowing you to position them perfectly for the best...
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3M tape.
Scotch 1 in. x 1.66 yds. Permanent Double Sided Extreme Mounting Tape 414DC-SF - The Home Depot
For your toughest jobs, go for our strongest hold-Scotch-Mount Extreme Double-Sided Mounting Tape with its 3M industrial strength adhesive. Equipped with our powerful permanent adhesive, this double-sided
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Remember dont put the tape on the top of the rim, use it on the sides where the rail mount will press against it so the light will stay level but won't move. Later on if you change your mind or need to pull the rail off, this tape can be separated without much effort as long as you don't use much on each side.
