I thought you might have done something like that. I not fussed about controlling mine just want the colour that I like really. Also beneficial to the corals
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Got a link to these? How long have you had them hung for? Any issues?
I just hung two of the 300 watt versions using these toggle anchors with hooks that have a matching thread size.. I agree that going into a joist is the best option but in my case they didn't line up so I would've had to mount a board to my ceiling. I watched videos showing these hold around 100 lbs from a ceiling so I just used them. They easily feel secure enough to hang the lights from.
what If where I need the lights there is no joist or studHow Much Weight Can Drywall Hold? - Today's Homeowner
Exactly how much weight drywall can hold depends on where and how the weight is mounted. A thin nail in hollow drywall will leave even a light picture
It's always best to find joists or studs though.
I agree that screwing directly into a joist is by far the best way to go, but I'd guess it's fairly rare that the joists line up with where they would need to be. Which only leaves the options of mounting a wood/metal bar to the ceiling to attach to (which in my case my wife didn't approve of) or using drywall anchors.
First, is the tank next to a wall?
Link?
sorry but i can't find it. It was a couple months back I was looking into these because I got one and was considering changing from t5s . The par numbers at depths starting at 6 inches to 24 and the fact they are dimmable on white and blue channels separately sold me. I'm drawing less than half of the current and my corals seem happy, so win win.
Oh nice, so you're using one now? What settings are you running?
That's fairly shallow water. I'd start very low and work my way up. I would start at 15% white and 40 % blue. Let your corals adjust for a few days unless you have a par meter. You want your sand bed near 140 to 150 .
