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redeclipse6049
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losing my energy... not going to finish wiring tonight...
Redeclipse's Fluval Edge LED Mod (1 Viewer)
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Redbull gives you wings! Then finish.
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redeclipse6049
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i'm still workin! I changed my mind. half the LEDs are wired
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update:
Stevenpezz_32
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Let there be light, and then there was light!
Congrats! Can't wait to see it with corals below it.
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redeclipse6049
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And it was good.
FOR3VER_3XILED
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ugh bittersweet it just makes me wanna do it too haha :beerchug:
PaulTushaus
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dude nice! what was the total cost of this build??
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redeclipse6049
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so far I think its in the 300 dollar range...
(which includes, rocks, sand, tank, lights, heat sink, spray paint, ) Didn't WANT to spend that much (considering the tank was only 80) but I'm definitely happy with the results so far, and the color of the lights is exactly what I was hoping for , so I can't complain.
The spread of the light from the LEDs does leave a bit to be desired, but coral placement can at least somewhat negate that effect (lower light corals on the outdside, high light inside)
On tap for today:
I still need to drill 2 holes in the side/back of the back area to insert potentiometers through.
Also need to cut an acrylic cover for the top (which I think will end up being some sort of enclosure built into the LED fixture itself unless I change my mind) to protect the LEDs from salt spray.
Now everyone go vote!
so far I think its in the 300 dollar range...
Didn't WANT to spend that much (considering the tank was only 80) but I'm definitely happy with the results so far, and the color of the lights is exactly what I was hoping for , so I can't complain.
The spread of the light from the LEDs does leave a bit to be desired, but coral placement can at least somewhat negate that effect (lower light corals on the outdside, high light inside)
On tap for today:
I still need to drill 2 holes in the side/back of the back area to insert potentiometers through.
Also need to cut an acrylic cover for the top (which I think will end up being some sort of enclosure built into the LED fixture itself unless I change my mind) to protect the LEDs from salt spray.
Now everyone go vote!
300 is not that bad for a 6 gallon nano with LED's..
And I already voted
RedHeckle
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Nice work!! Loving the aquascaping and the LED build!!!
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redeclipse6049
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thanks!
Last night the pump locked up again (while I was sleeping) .... going to keep on eye on that, but i've got a replacement on the way since the original that's in there now arrived cracked.
Last night the pump locked up again (while I was sleeping) .... going to keep on eye on that, but i've got a replacement on the way since the original that's in there now arrived cracked.
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Final:
RiReuter
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i know absolutely nothing about LED's but i was looking on LEDsupply.com and noticed they had 42 degree lenses that you can put on, might give you more light coverage.
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redeclipse6049
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Yeah, i've seen those. I think the issue is more that you have a box covering the lights at the edges going a lot closer to the water level (practically sitting on top of it) so even if I just put a lightbulb inside the hood, the only direction it could come out would be straight down. I MIGHT (although I don't think it'll happen) cut the sides of the hood out to allow the light to come out that way, but I think i'm going to see if its an issue first , or if i can just use it to my advantage and place different types of coral in different places