3x XR15 Options - hang, multi-light track, or individual arm mounts?

Which mounting option for 3x XR15?


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I am looking to order a lid for my Waterbox 180.5, and I currently have my 3 XR15s on the individual RMS arm mounts (see below). The Issue I am having is that they are slightly sagging and do not quite reach the center of my 25.3" deep tank. I am not sure if this is a real issue or not but it prompted me to explore other options before ordering a lid.

These are the options I am considering:

Option A - Keeping my current setup with Individual Mounting Arms
Clean look, hidden wires, but unable to reach center of tank and slightly sags
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Option B - Multi-light RMS Track with 2 Arms

Can't decide if it adds bulk to the tank but this would still hide the wires and allow the lights to get to the center of the tank and hopefully without sagging

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Option C - Hanging Multi-Light Track from Ceiling
Depending on how well I get them mounted it should look clean but you'll still see the light wires

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~Picture from Ashish Patel
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What do y'all think is the best option? Thanks!
 
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I decided to try shimming the induvial mounts to correct the sag to simulate how the multi light track with 2 arms and hanging might look and the lights ending up shining directly in my eyes while sitting in front of the tank :rolleyes:

so I'm sticking with the individual arm mounts ;)
 

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