How to be a complete Idiot and waste all your money and time.

[Ruth]

Not to hijack Scott's thread but it is my ceiling that needs to be replaced in that part of the house. The light probably only weighs like 35lbs but it is an old log home and in that part of the house there is still that kind of old almost mushy tiles that is just not strong at all. I wouldn't trust it to hang a plant from.

[OCDP]

Ahhh, it's a new day (haha) I am still annoyed, but hey.. what can I do.

Thank you all for the suggestions and mounting options, really appreciate it. It's nice to have a few options. I don't think I would be able to make a frame off the back of my stand because there are only a few inches to work with behind the stand. The shelf idea, or hanging the unit are the only suitable options for me. Man, I seriously don't see the big deal about putting two tiny holes in the ceiling. But , if all else fails I will simply have to wait to use the fixture on my new cube.

In the meantime.... I am going to swap out my 20k Ushio today and put in the 13k Geismann that is in the AqualightPro. I think the old bulb is the reason I'm getting so much cyano and algaes. I hope...

[TheReefGeek]

almost mushy tiles

There should be studs to attach to above the tiles. If they dont line up correctly, you could install a 2x4 between the studs and anchor the light to that.


Good to hear you are feeling a bit better scott.

[OCDP]

Ah I was always feeling good haha, just pretty annoyed more than anything. Seeing as it was my first "big" purchase from another reefer, having it shipped.. it all added up I suppose, and then I screwed it up haha.

Anywhoo, I'll let you guys know what happens, and I'll let you know how the 13k looks over my tank.

[TheReefGeek]

Take before and after pictures to see the difference in the bulb.

[OCDP]

Good call

Although, I am pretty sure the Ushio is done for... at least I think it is... I'm not too familiar with MH bulbs yet.

[Snappy]

Sounds like it's time to get a larger tank.