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Old 05-05-2012, 09:24 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Did anyone ever try using standard wrought iron or black steel shepard staffs used for hanging bird feeders in a yard for suspending a less than 20 pound aquarium light fixture?
Since I have a wrought iron aquarium stand and the tank and light are black I thought that attaching 2 of these hooks securely against each rear leg of the stand then using heavy duty black chain to hang the light would look great.
I know that I would have to find out how much weight these hooks could hold and make sure that the hook part hangs over the middle of the tank.
Thanks for any info, advice or ideas.
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Old 05-05-2012, 10:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I think that's a freshest idea. Those are usually pretty sturdy. As long as you get then tall enough it should work well. They are designed to hold pots of dirt which it quite heavy.
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