Is this too heavy to hang on a rimless tank? I have a 34 gallon that is 20"x20" with 5 mm glass.
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This is well designed and balanced. Of course it is heavier when in use, but I would imagine it is fine for glass.
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Actually I forgot to mention this in my review but I had to trim the plastic flang to get it to fit over the rim on my tank. so they would fit better on rimless tank and no I don't think it would be to heavy for your tank. You should check the specs of the C3 for gph. It might be a better option for your 34 gallon.
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Nope, Its a sturdy rim. Ive hung on mine before. I would be more worried about your backboard than the rim while hanging...
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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.
439385
if you have an all-glass tank, it should be able to handle the added weight of the water. If it's plastic, probably not.
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You would want to put this underneath the tank or in some sort of space near the tank. It would not hang on or go inside the tank.
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I had this on a 29g and it worked very well. definitely do the bubble counter though so you don't get crap in the line into your tank
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I have a 135 gallon glass tank. The glass is at least .5" thick possibly 5/8" and this product works just fine. I believe the packaging stated it works up to 20mm
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I have one on my tank, but it is resting on the glass cover. The mounting brackets will extend to that length, but I absolutely would not trust them indefinitely.
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no, water weighs 8 pounds a gallon and it is definitely not made for an aquarium. Find another piece.
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Point the pump at the glass, not down and that should help. .. I have 2 on my 29 biocube and have no issues.. A 240 is not enough in a 20 gallon if used alone so I would at least pick up another 240 for the opposite side .. Do you have enough rock or is the flow getting obstructed down ? Mine are placed mid level in tank and again are pointed at side glass
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I think it's going to be solid, but not so gentle. I use it for my 20 gallon. I have it place near the top and aiming at the side glass, but i still can see fish at the bottom sways by the flow.
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no you would have to modify with support.my tank is 12 an 1/2 inches wide,an about 36 long,so it fit nicly on one end an i modifyed a lid to cover the other end.it works so well for my guys,it would be worth it to figure out if you could make a board to fit across the tank to support it.it's light wgt,you could get a peice off plexi glass cut to fit at your local hardware store,just remember to measure to allow for the exit.hope this helps.also it took a wek for them to get use to it an climb up ,then a nother week for them to not be skittish when the were basking,now the love it.
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I wouldn't, maybe softs but they won't be strong. Also this is designed for rimless tanks or a very small rim. The light just wont penetrate a tank that tall. There are some adjustable led ppucks from aquamana reef fixtures for the same price as two of these that look promising. Dont have one though
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I wouldn't go much larger than a twenty gallon tank. The shelves themselves are very sturdy since when you lay it o it's side what would now be the top is supported by the two shorter original top and bottom pieces instead of the wooden pegs. Just remember a ten gallon tank with water weights ~111ibs while a twenty gallon weighs about 225ibs. I use it for records but I have a 47" lcd tv and large reciever sitting on top of it and don't notice any bowing. I imagine you would be fine with a larger tank but I wouldn't personally risk it since it's not made of hardwood and the thinner shelf pieces could start splitting when supporting vertical weight if side/new top starts bowing. I wouldn't go much larger than a twenty gallon tank. The shelves themselves are very sturdy since when you lay it o it's side what would now be the top is supported by the two shorter original top and bottom pieces instead of the wooden pegs. Just remember a ten gallon tank with water weights ~111ibs while a twenty gallon weighs about 225ibs. I use it for records but I have a 47" lcd tv and large reciever sitting on top of it and don't notice any bowing. I imagine you would be fine with a larger tank but I wouldn't personally risk it since it's not made of hardwood and the thinner... » Read More I wouldn't go much larger than a twenty gallon tank. The shelves themselves are very sturdy since when you lay it o it's side what would now be the top is supported by the two shorter original top and bottom pieces instead of the wooden pegs. Just remember a ten gallon tank with water weights ~111ibs while a twenty gallon weighs about 225ibs. I use it for records but I have a 47" lcd tv and large reciever sitting on top of it and don't notice any bowing. I imagine you would be fine with a larger tank but I wouldn't personally risk it since it's not made of hardwood and the thinner shelf pieces could start splitting when supporting vertical weight if side/new top starts bowing. « Show Less
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Yes it's been holding my 30 gallon tank for 2 years. As long as the dimensions fit you will be fine
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No you can not use a 20lb tank. We live in a condo and we love it. A one pound tank works great for us.
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In my opinion yes it would be to large for a 5 gallon tank. They make a smaller light meant for 5g tanks. I have this light on a tall 10g half moon.