Cheap LED solution???

[TomStav]

where did you get the top for your aquarium it looks makesift from a drop ceiling light.

It's just a plastic light diffuser aka egg crate. You can get a 4'x2' sheet in the lighting section at most DIY shops, I get them for $12 at home depot.

 

[alex07]

This was in the previous 72g, but I was at the lfs today and couldn't resist getting another birdsnest. Here's some pics of my 55...

Before anyone complains the yellow tang is going in a 125 next week, just cracked my 72g so he is in here temporarily.

How many leds do you have over the 72g?

 

[TomStav]

How many leds do you have over the 72g?

Had two 20w 12000k, tank is now in the trash can

 

[qb6fire]

10W 20W 30W 50W LED RGB Color Change Flood Light Lamp Remote Control 85-240V | eBay

how does this light look?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20W-LED-Flo...471?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc18dd0c7

or this one?

 

[tonedogz]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1pc-Outdoor-20W-Blue-Led-Home-Garden-Sopt-FloodLight-20Watt-Waterproof-Light-H-/160816200593?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2571647b91#ht_3623wt_1181 I got mine here. if you email them and tell them what your looking for he'll get right back to you. He sells a better quality light then the others and my 20 watt 12,000k's were only $50 each. Also if your under $200 there's not custom chargers.

 

[qb6fire]

Ok thank you

 

[MartinBlank]

Here are what 4 of the 10w LED spots look like on my 75 freshwater. Just added them yesterday I do have some concerns about if it will be enough light for my plants but for a 70 dollar investment I figured it was worth a go. But as far as lighting the tank I am certainly satisfied!

My plants are all lowish light types so hopefully they will be ok. I guess we will see!

You will have to pardon the reflection from the sliding glass door behind me

 

[SeanMonster]

Nice tank Martin.

 

[qb6fire]

Looks like i will be getting a hybrid blue and white 20w 12k

 

[audifusion]

Still waiting on my 50's .

The rgb strip light with remote looks pretty cool.

It's neat to be able to change colour with the touch of a button.

You can also get ultraviolet led strip lighting to enhance certain corals .

 

[tonedogz]

got my 30's 5 days ago look nice

 

[TomStav]

Still waiting on my 50's .

The rgb strip light with remote looks pretty cool.

It's neat to be able to change colour with the touch of a button.

You can also get ultraviolet led strip lighting to enhance certain corals .

Isn't the uv light damaging for corals and fish? I heard prolonged use can blind them? Don't quote me on it...

 

[audifusion]

Don't know.

 

[tdubrow]

Just ordered 3, 50w 20000k's and 3, 20w 12000k's. Anxious to see how they look on my new 125 gallon. Will post pics once I have them up.

 

[audifusion]

Just ordered 3, 50w 20000k's and 3, 20w 12000k's. Anxious to see how they look on my new 125 gallon. Will post pics once I have them up.

thats going to be sick. The 20000k is super bright.

Where did you find the 50 w 20000k? Can you post a link

 

[tdubrow]

thats going to be sick. The 20000k is super bright.

Where did you find the 50 w 20000k? Can you post a link

Heres the link:
50W Cool White 20000K LED FloodLight Waterproof 85-265v AC Black Shell Lamp A++ | eBay

The guy told me that they are not as blue as a normal 20000k so I'm hoping they will be a nice 14,000k look. We shall see. I may not even need the 3, 12000k's.

 

[audifusion]

Nice, I am waiting for 7 50 w 's

 

[tonedogz]

Heres the link:
50W Cool White 20000K LED FloodLight Waterproof 85-265v AC Black Shell Lamp A++ | eBay

The guy told me that they are not as blue as a normal 20000k so I'm hoping they will be a nice 14,000k look. We shall see. I may not even need the 3, 12000k's.

Thats the same guy I bought mine from they were great to deal with, got the lights fast too.

 

[tdubrow]

Thats the same guy I bought mine from they were great to deal with, got the lights fast too.

Yeah, they actually do get here fast. 3-5 days. Only problem is I missed DHL yesterday. Now I have to wait until Monday lol. Well, patience is a virtue in this hobby so I guess I'm used to it

 

[tonedogz]

I don't know if you know but brown is the hot lead on these lights. yellow and green wire is the ground.