DIY low profile & cost effective refugium light w/pic!

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by Biocube, Mar 4, 2012.

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  1. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    like ya needed more light in that cube! lol, you're a light junky ;) nice amount of light for that price tag though. good work.
     
    cosmo, Mar 4, 2012
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  2. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Ha!!! It bothers me because my tank was 100% LED but now I have a CFL running in the mix. Maybe after I install my Apex and dosing pumps ill make a DIY Rapid Fuge light. ;)
     
    Biocube, Mar 4, 2012
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  3. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    One last bump..

    Zero temp raise and it works wonders.
     
    Biocube, Mar 6, 2012
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  4. Toxicc

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    nice work!
     
    Toxicc, Mar 19, 2012
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  5. Keithp

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    Hard to beat the price on that one.

    If it corrodes, you could try an exterior box. Make sure you have GFI protection. You can silicone all joints on the bulb, socket and wire too.
     
    Keithp, Mar 21, 2012
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  6. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Thanks for the tip :)
     
    Biocube, Mar 21, 2012
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