I tried to look it up, im guessing you posted on someone else's thread. Can you post the link?
We could make a sticky, good idea.I tried to look it up, im guessing you posted on someone else's thread. Can you post the link?
I just did not see a diy led thread n I think we need a sticky since LED's seem to be the way lighting is going.
How to chose the best colors, equipment used, tools, etc...
Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app
Nice, thanks for your input. I'll check that link out.I made a completely DIY LED setup, and control it using a few transistors and an Arduino. It was very cost effective (the entire ~70 watt setup cost me around $80) but EXTREMELY time intensive. I built it about 3 years ago. Now there are a lot of kits and plug and play type setups that you can buy.
I personally use LEDs and other parts from LEDGroupBuy.com They have a good selection of reasonably priced stuff, and will give you a starting point.
Do not use christmas lights. They just don't produce very much light and are a PITA to mount.
If you're going to do something simple and cheap, then get some 12V white light ribbons, and a 12V power supply, and staple the light ribbon to the hood of your tank. Very simple and effective.