Putting LED lights over 90 gallon aquarium

[Armour]

I have 2 16" x 8" x 2" LED light panels coming in. I am trying to figure out the best way to put them over my 90 gallon tank. The tank is the standard 48" long. I have a vaulted ceiling so I don't really want to hang them from the ceiling. I do not have a canopy yet and don't have the funds to buy one at this time so I am open to other options. I need for it to look nice so the wife is happy. If you have pictures or any info that would help me with this would be greatly appreciated. I think I may get them this week and pretty excited about getting them and getting them hung. If you need more info from me to help with this please let me know.


Thanks for the help in advance!

 

[Armour]

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[Nickel9]

I picked up a decorative shelf from HD and mounted it above my 29g using 100lb drywall anchors. Then suspended my unit from the shelf. A cheaper alternative to the suspension kits found online. I debated using L brackets for a more sleek look but my wife wanted the shelf space.

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[howaboutme]

I used 3/4" conduit. But instead of bending it, I cut it to size and used 90 degree fittings to connect the horizontal w/ the verticals. It's rock solid. I would trust a 48" wide tank w/ 2 units with it. But..with that said, the conduit also comes in 1" thickness, I would go w/ that just in case to avoid sagging at the middle. Then you just attached it to your stand w/ wood screws in 2 places per vertical to avoid it twisting.

Sorry for the crappy cell phone night shot but you can get the idea. Oh, then I painted it black, very sleek.

 

[Nickel9]

Definitely looks sleek. I like the idea. Too bad my tank is on a metal stand...

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[howaboutme]

Definitely looks sleek. I like the idea. Too bad my tank is on a metal stand...

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There is no reason you cannot put this frame on a steel stand. You can predrill holes and use bolts and hangers/straps or you can clamp the conduit to the frame if the frame is not thick enough to drill holes.

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