Hanger for ARC Yugang Acrylic Reactor

[Noahspapa]

up until now I’ve been fastening my reactors to the aquarium stand using the screw holes provided but I believe I’ve noticed mention of folks using a hanger for support rather than screwing the reactor directly. Does anyone have a recommendation for a hanger?

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

I've used a jigsaw to remove the included feet portions of the reactor (so the ends are a full circle) so it can rotate better.

I 3D printed a few custom hooks that are way, way overkill but will literally never fail (printed in PETG):






You can download the file to print yourself here.

 

[Noahspapa]

Thank you!

 

[JayP]

I just printed a similar hanger bracket for a diy reactor. I'll provide a photo of mine later.

 

[Noahspapa]

Thank you! I sent the file from Rocco to a friend with a printer and he’ll hopefully be able to print them. He’s the same guy that helps me with the stands.

 

[JayP]

I went with a 1 piece mount because I thought it might be easier to mount level vs separate arms. It also provides an easy option to use a strap to keep things from sliding around. My only model so far is for this size reactor, but I can make additional versions for other sizes. Just throwing it out there if others are reading.

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

Love the strap, been trying to think of a solution like that for a while! Turns out in my setup it wasn't necessary as the weight alone keeps it from moving, but I'd still want the peace of mind.

 

[davidkwilson]

You can use a sturdy metal shelf bracket or a wall-mounted utility hook to support the reactor. Just make sure it can handle the full weight when the reactor is filled with water and that the mounting is secure.

 

[hamfist]

THis is my solution, using clips sold for plumbing, which can be sourced in almost any size it seems. Mounted on a short piece of wood, which it itself screwed to the tank cabinet. Mounting it via the extra piece of wood made getting it level much easier.

 

[Capraquaria]

I borrowed @Jeff Miotke's idea from his video, and use the metal J-hook/ladder hooks. For my reactors (the ARC Stainless) it is a bit tricky getting the sizing/curve of the hook right so it sits securely, as I can't easily remove the built in mounting brackets. I love the one-piece design @JayP ! A simple but very elegant solution. I think my next reactor might need to be acrylic. It's always a bit of a challenge crawling in the back of the cabinet, and struggling to get independant hooks level.