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likwid
06-12-2008, 03:17 PM
Hey guys,

I am looking at moving my tank to a biocube, and would like to turn one of the chambers into a fuge. A lot of people use a submersible light for this. Any ideas of where I can get one locally (home depot, walmart, etc), and what to look for?

hillbillyreefer
06-12-2008, 03:31 PM
I use automotive led strips from Princess Auto. I think they have 15 leds, are available in white, red, blue. Power them with a small wall wart. Seems to work OK.

likwid
06-12-2008, 03:33 PM
I'm looking for something fairly small as the chamber that the fuge will be in isnt very big. Possibly one bright led or light. I'm not very good at DIY either, so hoping to get something I can just drop in and plug in.

spreerider
06-12-2008, 06:32 PM
check these lights out
http://feeding-systems.ca/dirlights.htm
they can get you one in any size MH you want, and the picture in the top right is the newest model.

hillbillyreefer
06-12-2008, 06:45 PM
The led's are small. They are about 1/2"x1/2" by 8" long. It's not a tough DIY. Cut the plug off the wall wart twist the wires onto the wires on the led strip, cover with electrical tape and plug it in. Shouldn't take more than a minute or two. The led strips have a cord about 6 feet long so no problem with water and the connections.

Okguy
06-12-2008, 07:24 PM
If memory serves me correctly I believe someone on this site (Fish?) used this light here:

http://artisticdelights.com/halogenlight.html

to add a chaeto chamber to his canister filter.

HTH

likwid
06-12-2008, 07:41 PM
If memory serves me correctly I believe someone on this site (Fish?) used this light here:

http://artisticdelights.com/halogenlight.html

to add a chaeto chamber to his canister filter.

HTH

That would be awesome. Know of any stores that sell this or something similar?

Okguy
06-12-2008, 08:16 PM
This looks similar and it's a Canadian site.

http://www.petsandponds.com/securestore/c203815p16412748.2.html

If you don't want to order online I suggest checking your local pond supply store or perhaps a pool store?

ElGuappo
06-12-2008, 08:56 PM
i use the 1 watt led's marina makes for night lights in my fw tanks. first pick is of the unit itself. second is of my 48 long (45G) fw tank with 2 lights for night.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3047/2327941752_5fa5dec7f9_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2350937453_18eabd8444_o.jpg

they come in clear red blue and green colors. they are powered off a hub that allows you to use 3 at a time .

Oscar
06-12-2008, 09:24 PM
check these lights out
http://feeding-systems.ca/dirlights.htm
they can get you one in any size MH you want, and the picture in the top right is the newest model.


hmm...boiled fish, my favourite.:lol:

VFX
06-12-2008, 09:33 PM
i use the 1 watt led's marina makes for night lights in my fw tanks. first pick is of the unit itself. second is of my 48 long (45G) fw tank with 2 lights for night.



I used to use these as moonlights too but even with a whole stack of them I don't know if would you get enough light to properly light a fuge.

spreerider
06-12-2008, 09:36 PM
they make good heaters for hottubs as well :P

ElGuappo
06-12-2008, 10:10 PM
I used to use these as moonlights too but even with a whole stack of them I don't know if would you get enough light to properly light a fuge.

thats what i thawt.