Hagen Glo T5HO Mounting

**JSmith** · 07-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Dang I just noticed the way that the fixture mounts with the brackets...Seems to work for a rimless, but not an aquarium with a rim. Has anyone modified the rim or found a solution for this? Trying to get this on my 40 Gal breeder 36x18x18... Thanks!

**JSmith** · 07-03-2009, 11:18 PM

ddaquaria · 07-03-2009, 11:33 PM

I can get it on my Oceanic 120s (5+ yr old models) but it is a very tight fit. In the end (before I replaced them), I just used the bracket on the edge of the trim. I props the light about 1/4"

**JSmith** · 07-03-2009, 11:42 PM

ya, I would like to get the extra 2" height and the cleaner look if I can. It seems i can force them on but it is a very tight fit, seems stirdy enough. I have mixed thoughts on which would be better/ safer tho....

ddaquaria · 07-03-2009, 11:54 PM

With the tight fit, it was sturdy. I can't remember ever knocking off accidently.

Safer is with the mounting hardware or hanging them.

I'm selling mine now so let me know if you know someone in or near Austin that may be interested.

ddaquaria · 07-03-2009, 11:55 PM

I looked at that picture again. I had mine pressed all the way against the top of the trim. I think I had to remove the gripping pad to get it to slid and rest on the trim.

**JSmith** · 07-03-2009, 11:57 PM

Right, After taking a second look I could take a razor blade to it, it is in fact a dense foam...hmm :P

**JSmith** · 07-04-2009, 12:58 AM

I chose to force to darn thing on, it is firm and I feel comfortable with it like this.. Thanks!

finfan · 07-04-2009, 01:37 AM

i have mine suspended from the ceiling

plantman119 · 07-04-2009, 01:38 AM

Good to see you got that figured out. You really just have to open it up the whole way then tilt it forward until it catches on the rim then your set. I just got one of these off ebay yesterday.

07-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
JSmith Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FWB, FL Posts: 110	Hagen Glo T5HO Mounting Dang I just noticed the way that the fixture mounts with the brackets...Seems to work for a rimless, but not an aquarium with a rim. Has anyone modified the rim or found a solution for this? Trying to get this on my 40 Gal breeder 36x18x18... Thanks!

07-03-2009, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
JSmith Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FWB, FL Posts: 110	Pics addded

07-03-2009, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
ddaquaria Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 219	I can get it on my Oceanic 120s (5+ yr old models) but it is a very tight fit. In the end (before I replaced them), I just used the bracket on the edge of the trim. I props the light about 1/4" __________________ 46 Bow S.A. Community NEO 90 Petros ~ NEO 90 "Rio Negro" 120 Troph Mpulungu ~ 120 Troph Kambwimba Red Rainbow 120 Troph Brichardi Namansi Reef ~ 120 Troph Murago (Moba II) DSA 215 "Rio Orinoco"

07-03-2009, 11:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
ddaquaria Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 219	With the tight fit, it was sturdy. I can't remember ever knocking off accidently. Safer is with the mounting hardware or hanging them. I'm selling mine now so let me know if you know someone in or near Austin that may be interested. __________________ 46 Bow S.A. Community NEO 90 Petros ~ NEO 90 "Rio Negro" 120 Troph Mpulungu ~ 120 Troph Kambwimba Red Rainbow 120 Troph Brichardi Namansi Reef ~ 120 Troph Murago (Moba II) DSA 215 "Rio Orinoco"

07-03-2009, 11:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
ddaquaria Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 219	I looked at that picture again. I had mine pressed all the way against the top of the trim. I think I had to remove the gripping pad to get it to slid and rest on the trim. __________________ 46 Bow S.A. Community NEO 90 Petros ~ NEO 90 "Rio Negro" 120 Troph Mpulungu ~ 120 Troph Kambwimba Red Rainbow 120 Troph Brichardi Namansi Reef ~ 120 Troph Murago (Moba II) DSA 215 "Rio Orinoco"

07-03-2009, 11:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
JSmith Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FWB, FL Posts: 110	ya, I would like to get the extra 2" height and the cleaner look if I can. It seems i can force them on but it is a very tight fit, seems stirdy enough. I have mixed thoughts on which would be better/ safer tho....

07-03-2009, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
JSmith Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FWB, FL Posts: 110	Right, After taking a second look I could take a razor blade to it, it is in fact a dense foam...hmm :P

07-04-2009, 12:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
JSmith Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: FWB, FL Posts: 110	And the solution... I chose to force to darn thing on, it is firm and I feel comfortable with it like this.. Thanks!

07-04-2009, 01:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
finfan Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 164	i have mine suspended from the ceiling __________________ ADA 120p - 65 gallon planted community Eclipse system II tall - 30 gallon planted 6.6 gallon nano planted red cherry shrimp community AGA standard 55 - 55 gallon mixed cichlid

07-04-2009, 01:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
plantman119 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central PA Posts: 39	Good to see you got that figured out. You really just have to open it up the whole way then tilt it forward until it catches on the rim then your set. I just got one of these off ebay yesterday.

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