Best way to hang light fixture

[Rudy00]

Hey i have a 48" fixture that the legs arent working out very well for me due to a bowfront tank, and i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to how i can get this fixture up off the tank a bit so i dont have any heat issues, or lessen them

I dont really want to put too many holes in my place as i rent and i dont know how strong my ceiling would be
i was thinking brackets that i could put into the walls that would give me clearance to hang the fixture but i'd also have to find a way to hold the light

any low tech suggestions that will be strong enough?

[king1522]

I installed a shelf and hung my pendent light to that.
Don

[Rudy00]

not a bad idea but i think my fixture is a bit too heavy for something like that

[Jester75]

Try the arms that folks use to hang a hanging basket plant. Two or three of them attached to a stud in the wall should easily support your fixture. They also come in many colors and styles

[BruiseAndy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8354979#post8354979 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rudy00
not a bad idea but i think my fixture is a bit too heavy for something like that
Studfinder and some 3" woodscrews should hold just fine. If you are really worried about the weight use lag screws and drill a pilot hole for them into studs.