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Old 09-11-2012, 05:03 AM
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If you went with the rails you could always have some custom legs made to the height you require.
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Old 09-11-2012, 06:10 AM
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If you went with the rails you could always have some custom legs made to the height you require.
Ya, that's possible, but adds a lot more cost. I'm already paying the lights off for the rest of the year
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Old 09-11-2012, 06:28 AM
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You could check my 110g link to see what the lighter version of the rails that Grizz showed. They look really slick in person, honestly a lot nicer than the stock rails.
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Old 09-11-2012, 07:17 AM
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Also look at the new AI rails the EXT system. You can use 3 of the short rails and 2 tank mounts to make a full end to end system for over your tank. Little bit more pricey than hanging from the ceiling which is pretty much the cleanest install.
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Old 09-11-2012, 01:57 PM
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Got a link to those Martin?
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Old 09-11-2012, 02:13 PM
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I am using the rails with Tech legs.
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Old 09-11-2012, 02:46 PM
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How high are the lights off the water?
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Old 09-11-2012, 02:56 PM
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I used legs and rails with my old T5 lights, and every time I had to go fishing into the tank, even to pickup a frag or turn over a snail I had to remove the lights...pick them up and put them on the floor...its a royal pain.
Now that I have them suspended (thanks to The Grizz) I can't believe what I was missing. I can fall right in and never touch the lights.

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Old 09-11-2012, 02:59 PM
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I would suspend them if I had the choice, but I've been over ruled. The Grizz style would work, but I don't think I could attach them anywhere as I have no access to the back of the stand. And they'd need to be prettied up a bit, maybe round tubing with some powder coating and finished ends..
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Old 09-11-2012, 03:58 PM
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Does the tank sit against the wall? If so what about some shelving installed above to hang them? Your wife could put some trinkets up then too win win IMO
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