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Actually, these LEDs run very hot and you need to get a heatsink and have a fan blowing on them. If you notice in my picture, there is a fan on the...
This would be an awesome set up!!!!!!!! It would definitely work well in a 24" deep tank. You could use optics too (probably 60 degree) to make the...
Look at my other post called LED on 12 gallon jbj nanocube. Its on the second page at the bottom on this forum. On the second page of that thread...
Yes i can keep whatever corals i want in it but i think i am going to do all zoa's and maybe a clam or two. I am just waiting for it to cycle. My...
Thanks :). What size biocube?
Thanks!! I got the supplies from nanotuners.com and mpja.com. It cost me about $75 to DIY
Thanks!! I just used a bunch of rubble and it turned out pretty sweet looking.
3 watt cree bulbs
Just started this tank up and finished the DIY LEDs. The tank is drilled and there is a 2.5 gallon fuge behind it but the picture wont upload.
It cost me about $200-250 to do. I did it by looking at other peoples DIY projects and following them. Basically you need: 1. Cree 3 watt bulbs...
Depending on what types of corals you will be keeping, will vary the price greatly. 30 cree 3 watt bulbs would be enough to keep whatever corals...
Here is a link to the LED's i used: Nanotuners.com These are the whites but i bought the blues on this site too.
Thanks!! That means a lot to me!!
No this is DIY. The kit nanotuners offers is great but overpriced IMO. You can buy all the parts and DIY but it is a little harder and more time...
They are cree-stars, 3 watts each. (6 blues and 4 whites) Also, they are dimmable so i control the temp of the lighting. I like the 20k look so...
Yes MoJoe i will take some more pics and i will dim the blue down tonight.
Filtration: -3 stage type filtration hidden by the false wall. -I took out the activated carbon though. Equipment: -All stock except for...
I do indeed!! It is my pride and joy. :)
What do you think?
Research some of evil66's builds and other peoples LED builds online. He was basically the founder of the DIY LED movement. It takes a while to...
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