Hey all,
I have a 40 breeder rimmed tank with a Tidal 110 hob filter on the back nearish a corner and a 36" Current Orbit light attached to the middle of the back on a single arm mount. So as my reefing journey has gone along I realize I need more light power to keep my guys happy but I also have no more money for a bunch of nice lights. So I just bought an amazon warehouse Smatfarm AquaStar light to add to my other light.
So in addition to figuring out how to position the lights together, I am wondering about how much I'm testing the strength of the back side of the tank and rim. I already have that heavy HOB filter and the Current light is not exactly lightweight, and this new light is heavier than it looks.
Any advice? If I put the new light on one side it won't look great but does that seem safer? I haven't been able to find any info on how much weight the sides can hold. Or I could move the HOB to the short side but I don't love that idea for aesthetics.
Also, this how far above the tank are people putting this light?
I have a 40 breeder rimmed tank with a Tidal 110 hob filter on the back nearish a corner and a 36" Current Orbit light attached to the middle of the back on a single arm mount. So as my reefing journey has gone along I realize I need more light power to keep my guys happy but I also have no more money for a bunch of nice lights. So I just bought an amazon warehouse Smatfarm AquaStar light to add to my other light.
So in addition to figuring out how to position the lights together, I am wondering about how much I'm testing the strength of the back side of the tank and rim. I already have that heavy HOB filter and the Current light is not exactly lightweight, and this new light is heavier than it looks.
Any advice? If I put the new light on one side it won't look great but does that seem safer? I haven't been able to find any info on how much weight the sides can hold. Or I could move the HOB to the short side but I don't love that idea for aesthetics.
Also, this how far above the tank are people putting this light?