Diy led for pico reef

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  1. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    I found a old 5.5 gallon tank laying around. Can u guide me through the steps as i have never set up a nano reef and would like to know if this lighting will be enough to grow most coral and ect.. Here is the link 07 LED Plug-n-Play Retrofit Kit - Rapid LED
     
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  2. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I've never put together one of these kits but i think the plug and play ones are pretty easy. Another option would be going with one of their par38 bulbs, it would essentially be the same thing in one pre built package. I have linked it for you.

    7 LED PAR38 Bulb - Rapid LED
     
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  3. swizzle555

    swizzle555 Astrea Snail

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    Ok can u list some equipment besides lighting that i would need. All i have is a tank
     
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    Well it could be really simple, I had a 5 gallon not too long ago and this is what i had for equipment.

    Par30 light
    Aqua clear 70 with fuge mod
    Hydor Koralia nano 240 Gph
    A small heater

    Rock
    Sand

    Thanks it, some even go more basic and dont have a hang on filter.
     
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