How to be a complete Idiot and waste all your money and time.

[OCDP]

Ahhh, it's a new day (haha) I am still annoyed, but hey.. what can I do.

Thank you all for the suggestions and mounting options, really appreciate it. It's nice to have a few options. I don't think I would be able to make a frame off the back of my stand because there are only a few inches to work with behind the stand. The shelf idea, or hanging the unit are the only suitable options for me. Man, I seriously don't see the big deal about putting two tiny holes in the ceiling. But , if all else fails I will simply have to wait to use the fixture on my new cube.

In the meantime.... I am going to swap out my 20k Ushio today and put in the 13k Geismann that is in the AqualightPro. I think the old bulb is the reason I'm getting so much cyano and algaes. I hope...

[TheReefGeek]

almost mushy tiles

There should be studs to attach to above the tiles. If they dont line up correctly, you could install a 2x4 between the studs and anchor the light to that.


Good to hear you are feeling a bit better scott.

[OCDP]

Ah I was always feeling good haha, just pretty annoyed more than anything. Seeing as it was my first "big" purchase from another reefer, having it shipped.. it all added up I suppose, and then I screwed it up haha.

Anywhoo, I'll let you guys know what happens, and I'll let you know how the 13k looks over my tank.

[TheReefGeek]

Take before and after pictures to see the difference in the bulb.

[OCDP]

Good call

Although, I am pretty sure the Ushio is done for... at least I think it is... I'm not too familiar with MH bulbs yet.

[Snappy]

Sounds like it's time to get a larger tank.

[OCDP]

Yup.. plans are in the making. Got a quote on my cube.. so I just need to have that built and build a new stand and I am good to go !