broken legs on t5 fixture

[jose102173]

the legs broke off my t5 fixture. would it be ok toset directly on the tank
thanks

 

[magic]

I'd worry about water intrusion into the fixture. Your temp may climb and your fixture will be a couple of inches closer to your corals. I'd look for replacement legs.

Bob

 

[kschweer]

I agree with the above. I would also be worried about adding heat to the tank and heat on the plastic trim and center brace. What kind of fixture is it ?


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[jose102173]

Current t5 8x54watts
can't find replacement legs light is discontinued

 

[magic]

Can you suspend the fixture over the tank?

Bob

 

[jose102173]

i guess i could. how far from the tank should the light be?

thanks,
Jose

 

[saltkreep88]

Anywhere from 4-8 inches should work.

 

[Juano908]

Jose do you have a canopy on tour tank?

 

[DEL]

You can try some 2x4s for a quick fix

 

[jose102173]

Jose do you have a canopy on tour tank?

No canopy

 

[Karenvas2]

Jose, I built a stand for tank. I am on vacation will take a pic when I get home and post.

 

[jose102173]

Ok

Thanks

 

[Juano908]

No canopy

Then your best bet is to hang the light fixture.

 

[TanksNStuff]

Jose, what kind of stands did you have on yours? Was it the kind that slides in a track, and screws hold them in place? If so, I might have a set for you. I know I bought a set a while ago from PA or something and it didn't fit my model.

I'll take a look in the garage this weekend to see if I kept them or not. If I did, you can have them for free. I don't have the fixture any more, but I may have kept them just cause they were brand new and... well, you never know when someone might need em.

 

[jgraz]

Are these the legs. I have 3 from my old light. Can't remember which one was missing. Your welcome to them