Another DIY LED project

[New2petro]

I just got done researching the cost of doing this lighting on my 125g, it will about 130.00 to put 4 lights on tank. That will make it the cheapest lighting system on any of my tanks by far. Loving it.

[New2petro]

I have to do this to my new 125g setup. I was not sure how I was going to light it. This is a great idea.

[cu0ngsayz]

Just 6 whites for now. Have 2 extra hooks ready for either the 2 blues or two 8000ks. Those bulbs should be here in a few days. Sooo many damn power cords though! 3 timers, 4 extension cords for the 6 (soon to be 8) cords. I'll have I have bulb 2 and 5 on a timer for mornings and late night. The other 4 bulbs on a timer for rest of the day. Blues Ill have separate as well.

Why don't you get a electrical strip that has like 10-12 plugs on it for a cleaner look and less clutter

like this one from HD. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Wiremold-Le...506/100657472/

[Andrew_B]

Yeah, I just threw eggcrate on the top until I get some glass cut for tops. At least it takes a perfectly executed splash to reach them. I have them tightened in the back, so they wont go anywhere

[cu0ngsayz]

Those eyes look dangerous without glass tops. Hahaha do they have slack on the cord or they don't move any lower?

[Andrew_B]

Just 6 whites for now. Have 2 extra hooks ready for either the 2 blues or two 8000ks. Those bulbs should be here in a few days. Sooo many damn power cords though! 3 timers, 4 extension cords for the 6 (soon to be 8) cords. I'll have I have bulb 2 and 5 on a timer for mornings and late night. The other 4 bulbs on a timer for rest of the day. Blues Ill have separate as well.

[New_Cichlid11]

looks good so what did you ended up using?

[mistahoo]

Re: Another DIY LED project

Very nice indeed! Seems to bring out the color of your fish. But I'm sure the pics don't do them any justice.

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[Ballinxalex]

Very nice

[Crude]

Awesome

[Andrew_B]

Decided to use eye hooks instead of drilling through the top, for the time being at least. I shouold probably get some glass tops. Not sure how waterproof these are

[Andrew_B]

I have a couple setups that Im going to try.

May go as much as 6x cool whites, 2 blues and 2 8000ks and put them on separate timers

[New_Cichlid11]

Andrew, what kind of bulbs are you using. Are they the same as sunny?

[Andrew_B]

I used cool white 9w bulbs, the blues and 8000ks are 3w, so more accent than anything. Not even sure they will be bright enough to be visible through the 9ws, but heres a link to them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140791076267?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

[SunnyHouTX]

Re: Another DIY LED project

Can you post a link to the 8000k bulbs? Thanks Andrew