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Aquattro 09-11-2012 02:56 AM

AI Sol Mounting Rack
 
I'm thinking of doing away with my canopy, and considering the stock AI mounting system. Anyone use this and have an opinion? Pics would be great too :)

VFX 09-11-2012 03:26 AM

I'm using them on my 72G bow front.

They do the job ok, look decent and aren't too pricey but I'm not a huge fan of the mounting rails. They need much taller legs and are slightly flimsy.

I've had to use some temporary wooden blocks to lift them high enough until I build something more elegant looking.

The rails do hold my supplementary t5's in nicely in place.

Anyway, here's some quick n dirty iPhone pics.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/de9e1b04.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/00061763.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/e...e/5041aea9.jpg

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The Grizz 09-11-2012 03:32 AM

Much better option, just saying.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/317993bc.jpg

Aquattro 09-11-2012 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Grizz (Post 744979)
Much better option, just saying.

No, not really. This is for a living room install, and that's a bit industrial looking. Would not get wife approval.

Aquattro 09-11-2012 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VFX (Post 744975)
They need much taller legs and are slightly flimsy.

Ya, that's what, 3 inches? Not nearly tall enough. Guess I need a plan "B" :)

Thanks for the pics.

jorjef 09-11-2012 04:03 AM

Will you be hanging from the ceiling or are you looking for tank mount?

Aquattro 09-11-2012 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorjef (Post 744988)
Will you be hanging from the ceiling or are you looking for tank mount?

I was hoping to mount it. Pretty sure "you're not f'ing hanging anything" meant no hanging :)

Madreefer 09-11-2012 04:08 AM

Sorry no pic. The mounting legs are a joke. The legs are about 3" but the design of the fixtures has them hanging quite low. The lights end up being way too close to the top of the water. I too had to prop them up and used beer mugs until my hanging kit arrived.

jorjef 09-11-2012 04:09 AM

lol ya that was one of those "should have read twice and hit button once" moments. Anyways can't really help mine are `suspended`from the ceiling.

Aquattro 09-11-2012 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madreefer (Post 744991)
Sorry no pic. The mounting legs are a joke. The legs are about 3" but the design of the fixtures has them hanging quite low. The lights end up being way too close to the top of the water. I too had to prop them up and used beer mugs until my hanging kit arrived.

Ya, the lights are almost 2", so that's way too close to the water. Mine sit about 6 inches off the water, and I'd like to keep them there. And the beer mugs wouldn't win me any points either :razz:


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