The Build - ADA 60P Style - Custom 35" High Stand

**IWANNAGOFAST** · 10-24-2012, 04:07 PM

Hey quick question, how'd you set up your light like that? It looks like you have the ADA style curved metal shroud over your t5? Or did I miss something and you bought an ADA fixture?

Uptown193 · 10-24-2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tex627

awesome setup and scape! really diggin the stand

Hi thanks for the compliment. Means a lot. It was fun to build and it was my first one. Forums helped me a lot with ideas, however, the plexiglass door was my idea

Uptown193 · 10-24-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by IWANNAGOFAST

Hey quick question, how'd you set up your light like that? It looks like you have the ADA style curved metal shroud over your t5? Or did I miss something and you bought an ADA fixture?

Hey your absolutely correct. I mimicked the ADA light cover and went to Home Depot and purchased a piece of aluminum (they have different styles, patterns and dimensions) and chose one with a pattern. Sprayed painted it with some left over black gloss paint I had. I then made a bend to it from a pipe in my bathroom (which is the source of heat for my bathroom) and walla!!!. Actually, I believe I bent it first then painted it or else the paint would crack. I then drilled two holes in the top and slid it wires that hold up my light from the ceiling. I left the inside silver for more reflection. I made this last year but when I moved I never put it back until recently. I like how it blends in with the black stand. I was thinking about makings sides to it.

What do you guys think?

**styxx** · 11-16-2012, 04:26 AM

I'm in love with my LEDs!! That is all.

**IWANNAGOFAST** · 11-16-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Uptown193

Hey your absolutely correct. I mimicked the ADA light cover and went to Home Depot and purchased a piece of aluminum (they have different styles, patterns and dimensions) and chose one with a pattern. Sprayed painted it with some left over black gloss paint I had. I then made a bend to it from a pipe in my bathroom (which is the source of heat for my bathroom) and walla!!!. Actually, I believe I bent it first then painted it or else the paint would crack. I then drilled two holes in the top and slid it wires that hold up my light from the ceiling. I left the inside silver for more reflection. I made this last year but when I moved I never put it back until recently. I like how it blends in with the black stand. I was thinking about makings sides to it.

What do you guys think?

It looks boss! I love the curved lamp style. I think you're ok with leaving it as is, would make it easier to remove.

Uptown193 · 11-18-2012, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by IWANNAGOFAST

It looks boss! I love the curved lamp style. I think you're ok with leaving it as is, would make it easier to remove.

Thanks Bra!!!

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Uptown193 · 11-19-2012, 12:43 PM

New pic with new phone cam.

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**styxx** · 11-19-2012, 04:10 PM

WOW! Big changes are afoot!!

Uptown193 · 11-20-2012, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by styxx

WOW! Big changes are afoot!!

And I'm praying that problems will not ensue...

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**styxx** · 11-24-2012, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Uptown193

And I'm praying that problems will not ensue...

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I have every confidence in your abilities. Though algae will be a b*tch to fight until you increase your bioload with some plants to compensate in the interim.

Uptown193 · 12-08-2012, 12:45 AM

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Uptown193 · 12-08-2012, 04:34 AM

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**PRSRocker3390** · 01-05-2013, 07:09 PM

This whole setup is beautiful! It really has grown over time. Even the equipment in this setup is really nice. Awesome is all I can really say. Great job

Green_Flash · 01-05-2013, 07:24 PM

wow you did do some major changes

Uptown193 · 01-05-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PRSRocker3390

This whole setup is beautiful! It really has grown over time. Even the equipment in this setup is really nice. Awesome is all I can really say. Great job

Thank you my brother. I appreciate you kind remarks and compliments. Means a lot to me. My tank stand build link is around here some where. Lol

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10-24-2012, 04:07 PM	#721
IWANNAGOFAST I see LEDs (View User Tanks) PTrader: (33/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,852	Hey quick question, how'd you set up your light like that? It looks like you have the ADA style curved metal shroud over your t5? Or did I miss something and you bought an ADA fixture? __________________ \|ADA 60H - "RAGE" \| ADA 60F \|48g Riparium \| DIY 24x3watt LED Light Fixture \| SFBAAPS

11-16-2012, 04:26 AM	#724
styxx Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 1,301	I'm in love with my LEDs!! That is all. __________________ ADA 90P Iwugami (2012) ADA 60P (2007)

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Uptown193 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 1,032	New pic with new phone cam. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 an AT&T Smart Phone using Tapatalk 2 Attached Thumbnails __________________ FACT: If you do not have a passion for what you do in life, be it your career and/or your hobby you will not be successful. RIP Dad (1/12/12). I love and miss you.

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styxx Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 1,301	WOW! Big changes are afoot!! __________________ ADA 90P Iwugami (2012) ADA 60P (2007)

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Uptown193 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 1,032	sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note 2, an AT&T 4G LTE Quadcore Smartphone. Attached Thumbnails __________________ FACT: If you do not have a passion for what you do in life, be it your career and/or your hobby you will not be successful. RIP Dad (1/12/12). I love and miss you.

01-05-2013, 07:09 PM	#733
PRSRocker3390 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (38/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,330	This whole setup is beautiful! It really has grown over time. Even the equipment in this setup is really nice. Awesome is all I can really say. Great job __________________ My 75 Gallon Planted Angelfish Tank Journal Algae Supporter #1 (BBA) - Rena Filstar #150 (XP3/XP2)

01-05-2013, 07:24 PM	#734
Green_Flash Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 1,471	wow you did do some major changes

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