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Old 09-11-2012, 02:56 AM
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I'm thinking of doing away with my canopy, and considering the stock AI mounting system. Anyone use this and have an opinion? Pics would be great too
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Old 09-11-2012, 03:26 AM
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I'm using them on my 72G bow front.

They do the job ok, look decent and aren't too pricey but I'm not a huge fan of the mounting rails. They need much taller legs and are slightly flimsy.

I've had to use some temporary wooden blocks to lift them high enough until I build something more elegant looking.

The rails do hold my supplementary t5's in nicely in place.

Anyway, here's some quick n dirty iPhone pics.







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Old 09-11-2012, 03:32 AM
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Much better option, just saying.

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Old 09-11-2012, 03:40 AM
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Much better option, just saying.
No, not really. This is for a living room install, and that's a bit industrial looking. Would not get wife approval.
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Old 09-11-2012, 03:41 AM
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They need much taller legs and are slightly flimsy.
Ya, that's what, 3 inches? Not nearly tall enough. Guess I need a plan "B"

Thanks for the pics.
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Will you be hanging from the ceiling or are you looking for tank mount?
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Will you be hanging from the ceiling or are you looking for tank mount?
I was hoping to mount it. Pretty sure "you're not f'ing hanging anything" meant no hanging
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Old 09-11-2012, 04:09 AM
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lol ya that was one of those "should have read twice and hit button once" moments. Anyways can't really help mine are `suspended`from the ceiling.
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I was hoping to mount it. Pretty sure "you're not f'ing hanging anything" meant no hanging
just hang them when she's at the store. she'll like it
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Sorry no pic. The mounting legs are a joke. The legs are about 3" but the design of the fixtures has them hanging quite low. The lights end up being way too close to the top of the water. I too had to prop them up and used beer mugs until my hanging kit arrived.
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