LEDs as main source of light
- Thread starter xx WingZero xx
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Check the DIY section out. There are DIY LED setups out there that can be used for aquariums. Downside, you pay a lot more up front, even if you build it yourself. it helps to have some basic electrical knowledge and experience to do so. Upside, you save a ton of money over the life of the led's compared to any other light fixture. Good luck.
Yes. I have two modules, each with 4-4' LED bulbs, with capacity for 4 more bulbs each module. The are on my 535 gallon tank.
Check out http://www.sunbritelighting.com
Check out http://www.sunbritelighting.com
They make LED replacement bulbs to replace the florescent T-8 & t-12 bulbs in your existing. They do NOT use the worthless antiquated ballist(s) though. Each LED replacement require one digital driver. That is as simple as removing the power and ground wires running to the ballists, capping the "unused ballist wares, and connecting the two digital driver waires two the two wires that you removed from the ballists.
I use ONLY led xmas lights to light my tank. 4 white strings and 1 blue. I love it and CHEAP.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262743&page=17
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262743&page=17
xx WingZero xx;3935429; said:
Many companies sell similar replacement bulbs for your existing t-8 and t-12 light fixtures.
Google "LED T-8 bulb replacement" and you will get hundreds to choose from.
http://www.ledubulbs.com/product-details/led-4ft-tube-15-watt-fluorescent-retrofit-bulb
Redoog;3938165; said:
I made a moon light with blue LED xmas lights too. I love it. So do the fish. They prefer it over the day lighting.
screaminleeman;3938109; said:
I saw some here that can be used with or without the balast. Using the balast just adds to power consumption therefore decreasing some of the attraction to LED's in the first place.
Rewiring is pretty simple though.