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Unread 10/04/2009, 09:06 PM   #1
DaFishHead
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Lightbulb Pictures of your lighting ideas

Hi All,
I am in the process of setting up my 125G with a 100G Sump and a 65G Ref.
It has been two years in the works. I have remodeled my basement to create a place to set my tank. I still don't have the basment done but I just can't wait anymore to start the tank!! Recently I added the water and it is starting to all come together.

For lighting I have:
3-Lumen Max 3 Double ended 14K bulbs
and 4-3 foot T-5 retrofit with Super Actinic bulbs

I have 2 of the 7 lights hung in my canopy so far.

I came up with a creative idea for my lights. Here is a picture of my tank.



The top of my canopy (or the Lid) simply rest on the walls of the canopy. This allows the Lid to be removed or lifted away from the Canopy. I have a drop ceiling above my tank. I have placed a pulley system hidden above my ceiling tiles and this allows me to lift the lid of my canopy.






Now I can remove the entire canopy for maintenance without turning off the lights.




Next I have to install my 3 foot T-5 retrofits and last Lumen Max. Any one already have a creative way that you hung your T-5 retrofits or any other lights?

Share your creative ideas and photos!!



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Unread 10/05/2009, 04:08 PM   #2
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Here are three more pictures

Overall pic of tank


Picture of the pulley system


Picture of the tank w/o Canopy.
Notice that I don't have to turn off my lights and that they are not in the way!!


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Unread 10/05/2009, 06:01 PM   #3
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That's a great idea.


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Unread 10/05/2009, 06:30 PM   #4
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nice setup. will look great once stocked.


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Unread 10/05/2009, 07:34 PM   #5
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Thats awesome dude!


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Unread 10/05/2009, 09:48 PM   #6
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Thanks,
Now I have to figure out how to hang my t-5's to the lid too. I am looking for ideas for mounting retrofit T-5's. Anyone have any ideas?


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