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island lad
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Nice setup by the way
jose_j
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I like your tanks and the way you have connected them Tiago. The tank on the left is only 30L but it looks much bigger in the picture!
Would you mind to share some pictures of your DIY LED lighting system? Only if it is possible, of course.
Cheers,
Jose
Would you mind to share some pictures of your DIY LED lighting system? Only if it is possible, of course.
Cheers,
Jose
Hi José,
30L total, true water it should be around 18/22L!
José i have no secrets.
I made my system inspired in some DIY reef foruns.
I have enhanced light power ( the main is a LFL-100S) over my big tank (Eheim 200l) with the exactly same system.
Take a look:
http://www.aquariofilia.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=219548&hl=
I don´t have photos on the Paralelo39N light system but i'll take to share.
I also have some conclusions:
In the big tank the extra light works perfectly.
It´s very punctual (35º) and with good deep penetration. I orient the bulbs into specific plants ( that need more light).
It also adds some extra dramatic look to the tank.
I'll change to 6500ºK bulbs and maybe with power adjustment (too much power i believe).
In the small tank (paralelo39N) is doesn't work so fine.
The color temperature is not correct (4500ºK) it should be 6500ºK.
It's to much power for a small tank, it should let power adjustment, and the angle is too low (it should spread more the light (60º) maybe with a diffuser.
I add two blue bulbs that make a huge effect.
The light stand should also be adjustable in height, this tank is very sensitive to every detail, its a real challenge!
I'm thinking in better solutions...
I use GU10 because it's the system that i have in my house (don't mind to have extra bulbs).
It's very simple to mount because it's uses normal electrical power, no need to adapt/calibrate transformers.
I could use T5 but i couldn't put the power where i want.
Cheers
tiago
30L total, true water it should be around 18/22L!
José i have no secrets.
I made my system inspired in some DIY reef foruns.
I have enhanced light power ( the main is a LFL-100S) over my big tank (Eheim 200l) with the exactly same system.
Take a look:
http://www.aquariofilia.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=219548&hl=
I don´t have photos on the Paralelo39N light system but i'll take to share.
I also have some conclusions:
In the big tank the extra light works perfectly.
It´s very punctual (35º) and with good deep penetration. I orient the bulbs into specific plants ( that need more light).
It also adds some extra dramatic look to the tank.
I'll change to 6500ºK bulbs and maybe with power adjustment (too much power i believe).
In the small tank (paralelo39N) is doesn't work so fine.
The color temperature is not correct (4500ºK) it should be 6500ºK.
It's to much power for a small tank, it should let power adjustment, and the angle is too low (it should spread more the light (60º) maybe with a diffuser.
I add two blue bulbs that make a huge effect.
The light stand should also be adjustable in height, this tank is very sensitive to every detail, its a real challenge!
I'm thinking in better solutions...
I use GU10 because it's the system that i have in my house (don't mind to have extra bulbs).
It's very simple to mount because it's uses normal electrical power, no need to adapt/calibrate transformers.
I could use T5 but i couldn't put the power where i want.
Cheers
tiago
