Christine's amazing pico LED build
 

Had to share this pico build from a customer as its just amazing. Well done Christine

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I needed a Pico LED light fixture for my new Pico 3 gallon build. I could not find anything suitable for my needs on the market so it looks like I am building one.

My plans are to have 6-3w Cree LED (18w total) modular mounted on a small heat sink 1 3/4 X 3 1/4 inch (69mmX83mm), a fan mounted on top, two drivers running the fixture (one driver for Royal Blue LED's and one driver for Cool Blue LED's) this way I can run only Royal Blue if I wish. Parts are on order but I have the heat sink/fan already. See order below for details on the supplies ordered:

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Not completed but mostly done. I still need to work on the rest of the mounting bracket and switches. Here's some pics as the build progressed:

Heat sink is from an old computer.

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LED's are Cree 3w cool white X4 and two Royal blue:

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Testing the LED's, I have them on two channels so I can run the royal blues by themselves. This is all them running.

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I mounted an acrylic plate I made over the LED's. The design allows for air flow to the LED's but protects them from salt spray and accidental touching.

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And all together now.

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Now over the tank. I may bring the fixture down a little closer to the water, maybe an inch or two. This is just temporary placement for the photo.

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One more picture and a video:

2 X 3w Cree royal Blue

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I love the shimmer you get with LED's. Can't wait for livestock!

See Video

Still lots of work to do on this 3 gallon Pico but it is coming along nicely. Check out my Tank build: NanoTopia's Pico Build