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Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by JJL, Sep 25, 2011.

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  1. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I'm about the worst person you could ask that to lol. I won't even try a DIY because I'm sure I would mess it up. Here's an awesome DIY LED write-up by a 3reef member.

    How To: DIY LEDs « Marine Engineers

    Hopefully he will stop by to comment on this one.
     
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  2. ricoop

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    As far as hanging, most that I have seen hang from the ceiling using the wire kits connected to the heat sink. Not sure if you want to go that route. Also, you can get DIY kits that are dimmable as well.
     
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  3. JJL

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    Very good link.Now I have found that there is no way I wouldnt mess this up. So back to square 1 LOL
    Any other suggestions not DIY? Thanks again, Mike.
     
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  4. Corailline

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  6. JJL

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    Thanks for that link, Cheryl.
    Very informative, but I dont think I want to take the risk of messing something up. DIY with lighting just isnt for me. LOL.
     
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  7. Corailline

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    I do not know JJL, I am kind of really liking the DIY. If I feel confident enough to pull it off I am sure you will no problems, just keep reading and doing the research. :)

    I am curious as to the alternating of color of diodes, white then blue........ so on so forth. Exotic is using different colors of diodes right?
     
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  8. JJL

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    I think its all about your preferance. Are you talking about blue to white ratio?
     
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  9. JJL

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    I looked at those, but with a clamp or something to hang it the price will be well over $100.
     
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    Yeah the ratio. It's the price difference I like. :)
     
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