Has anyone attempted to hang their light versus having it sit on the tank?
750207
Sure, I hung mine using thin stainless steel cable. No worries, you just need to be creative on attaching them. BTW, these lights failed after about 6 months.
750208
I have not. It should be possible. The adjustable legs on each end come fully out and can be turned up instead of down allowing you to suspend the light
31458
No, I don't see how you could hang it .... i't is a true flush mount light fixture.
443083
I would say yes if your tank is not longer than the length of the light. The light has "feet" that can slide in and out to adjust for your tanks width and hold the light above the tanks top. I am very happy with my light.
1960739
I have a glass top so that set up works and the light lays on top. The metal legs extend several inches though, so this would safely lay accross a 48 inch tank (maybe/probably even larger) without a glass top without risk of falling in as a result of being too narrow. I do not know if it would fit snug or not.
318427
Can be done. Did it in one location This is a 2 person job. Expensive light to drop. Good luck.
204830
It will remain in the position that you set it. It will rotate (with some effort) to allow the light to hang the correct way.
1627615
assuming this is a freshwater planted tank, the good thing about hanging fixtures is you can adjust the height of the fixtures. I would saying having two would be ideal, and give an even amount of light over the entire length and depth of your tank. having only one would give you enough light in the tank under which the light is positioned. but having two would give you more even light over the entire tank. Unless you want to create different sectors of your tank for low light and high light I would use two. With two you can still create those different sections, by adjusting the height of each fixture, and also give you the ability to change different areas of the tank any time you want. assuming this is a freshwater planted tank, the good thing about hanging fixtures is you can adjust the height of the fixtures. I would saying having two would be ideal, and give an even amount of light over the entire length and depth of your tank. having only one would give you enough light in the tank under which the light is positioned. but having two would give you more even light over the entire tank. Unless you want to create different sectors of your tank for low light and high light I would use two. With two you can still create those different sections, by adjusting the height of... » Read More assuming this is a freshwater planted tank, the good thing about hanging fixtures is you can adjust the height of the fixtures. I would saying having two would be ideal, and give an even amount of light over the entire length and depth of your tank. having only one would give you enough light in the tank under which the light is positioned. but having two would give you more even light over the entire tank. Unless you want to create different sectors of your tank for low light and high light I would use two. With two you can still create those different sections, by adjusting the height of each fixture, and also give you the ability to change different areas of the tank any time you want. « Show Less
1553663
You can have the light overhang the sides of the tank if you want to get a longer light now.
2180703
I have the light that is maybe 18" long mounted at near the middle, back side at waters top (semi-submerged) of a 48" 55 gal tank. They are bright, but after several weeks of usage (24/7) we have not observed any problems with our fish. Note: Our fish do have a number of places they can hide from the lights.
2109107
Yes that would be possible. The bulbs & reflector are protected with a plexiglass cover that slides onto the light from one end. The light is essentially flat on its bottom. It is cooled with 2 fans so there really is no heat build up on the bottom. I had the same problem and ended up placing my Satelite fixture at a 45 degree angle against the front legs held in place with velcro thus blocking the light from the front and giving me more options for viewing the tank when the main lights are off.
578869
Mine hangs from a lamp kit. It's fairly precarious, the pieces simply make a shell, no inner support at all.
2161472
You need to measure the width of the tank as there are many different tank configurations. This light simply rests on top of the tank and is adjustable. My tank measured at 24 inches wide so it fit perfectly....if your tank is smaller, this will still work as the brackets for the lights are adjustable. Hope this helps.
1630973
U attach the holder to the rear of the tank or terrarium. I have 2 of them for my beardie, one for the basking light, another for the UVB light. It works great. It sticks to the back of the tank, the height is adjustable. That way, the lamps don't rest on the top of the screen.
1856338
In general the adjustment feature allows you to place a smaller light fixture on a wider tank by extending the adjustable arms. If the tank is narrower than the width of the light fixture the adjestment arms are useless to you. You can place the fixture on top of your tank but it will over hang the sides of it, in your case by an inch on each side.
898694
You will either need to purchase a separate lamp stand (Zoo Med sells one about $20 - $30 USD last I checked), set the lamp on top of a mesh tank cover, or I currently have mine hanging by a heavy command strip hook about 12" away from the top of my tank. It's not super sightly but it only cost 5 bucks. They do sell other heat lamps that have a clamp for attaching to the tank itself. The cord is about 6'-0" I believe. I hope this helps!
2166647
I have my light hanging from the internal metal frame. Have the adjustable hanging straps. Works good.
1952482
Sure, you could do that. Heck, on my 75 gallon (that I have 2 of these fixture on) I took everything off, and just put the lights on, no glass cover or anything. I did make a little blind for the top of the tank. Remember, these lights will be a few inches above the tank. So if the top of your tank is already higher than eye level, you WILL see the bulbs, and it can be a bit bright.