WTB Used LEDs for 10g EDM

[Beverly]

The fixture that came with our 10g kit currently has two household daylight compact fluorescent bulbs.

We're in the process of considering building a custom hood and want to look at used LED systems that could better illuminate this standard 10g. Husband doesn't have time to build a DIY system so if you have anything that might be of interest to us, please PM me.

I'm hoping to put a BTA in this tank at some point. Can't spend more than $160 on the extra lighting, though.

Suggestions are welcome Located in N. Edmonton.

[BlueWorldAquatic]

check out the marineland reef LED's or doubles's

PetSmart carries them

should be under $160

[Beverly]

Thanks for the suggestion. Not sure if the Marineland is the right product. J&L has a sale on some of their LEDs, though they only come in 24" which is too large for my 10g.

Was also considering going with 20w Coralife 50/50 Minis, which is a cheaper alternative, even if we go with four bulbs at about $12 each. Hardware can be purchased at Rona. Anybody used them on their nanos?

[lapdog2020]

Try moduler led there quick and easy to build I built mine in 25 min really easy to do just an option for ya I also have one here if your interest. 14 led fixture. It's a Cree led DIY fixture work perfect but not that cheep it's cost is about 350.00 it's ready to use.


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[Beverly]

Hi Lapdog,

Thanks for the PM.

We decided to go the CF route and dear husband is right now putting together some of the wiring. He built version I of the hood last night so we have a better idea of what has to be done to satisfy our (inexpensive) needs/wants. Will post photos of it once we're finished

[Myka]

Originally Posted by Beverly

Was also considering going with 20w Coralife 50/50 Minis, which is a cheaper alternative, even if we go with four bulbs at about $12 each. Hardware can be purchased at Rona. Anybody used them on their nanos?

I use these lamps over my quarantine tanks. I wouldn't suggest them for a coral tank, but they do have a decent look for a fish only tank. Definitely not enough light for a BTA.

[NU-2reef]

Look at boostLED par38 about $70 bucks a bulb and each bulb has 5x3watt LEDs. I run it on a 8g biocube and grow everything from zoas, Lps like frogs awns and blastos and even a lil rainbow Monti. Has great color options and you can run it from a desk lamp. I have pics if want to see

[Beverly]

We went hog-wild (on our quite tight budget) on lighting this weekend. Dear husband made a quick and dirty hood so we could see the lighting in action before committing to more bulbs.

We now have 150w (incandescent equivalent) on our 10g:

- 4 x Aqueaon 50/50 10w CF (each equivalent to 25w incandescent)
- 2 x Globe LED MAX 5000k 4w household bulbs from Rona (bought for 15% off yesterday , each equivalent to 25w incandescent)

The light colour is not as blue as I'd like, but the white is quite cool. Will be starting a tank journal I suspect where I can post videos

[Beverly]

Sheesh! We're still waffling about going LED.

Has anyone built this 12 LED kit, and if so, what are your reviews? How well will it light a 10g and how well will it pop the colours of zoas in you opinions?

TIA