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Re: Harry's ADA Mini M-ish (Picture intensive)

Yeah mate keep them in two's at least. Also otos should only be added to a mature tank!
I wouldn't trust the amano's with the RCS either, huge in comparison. Someone on here once told me how they'd seen an amano roll over a pregnant RCS and pick all her eggs out like it was eating crisps.

Just a warning :)
 
Re: Harry's ADA Mini M-ish (Picture intensive)

Right okay, past two days ive been thinking of lights, 25.99 for a clip on is a little out my price range so im wondering wether this might be sufficent. Here is the link for the bulb:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7W-E27-High-P ... 4aaf025dfc

Can anyone reccommend a fitting for this? (Not a pendant, and pretty cheap please)
 
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Love the idea of those lights, so cheap but the fitting im not to sure about how i would fit that onto my wall. Could i fit it on the wall and just run a cable out the side instead of digging a trench through the wall? :) Thanks for the feedback.
 
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HarryRobinson said:
How about this fitting: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Bar-Mains-S ... 2c61692b71 I like the colour and the bar is the same width as my tank :) Would 2x 3w GU10 cool white led bulbs be enough for my tank?
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Im running 2 suspended 12" above my 60x35x35cm low tec so shold be

HarryRobinson said:
Love the idea of those lights, so cheap but the fitting im not to sure about how i would fit that onto my wall. Could i fit it on the wall and just run a cable out the side instead of digging a trench through the wall? :) Thanks for the feedback.
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Pretty much how I'd do it. You may have to drill a small hole in the base of the unit to fit a cable through.
 
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HarryRobinson said:
Why 12" above?
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The bulbs I bought are a single 3w chip rather than 3x 1w and have a quite tight beam. I had to lift them that high to get 35cm of spread
Have a look at the first pic in this tread you can see how tight the beams are http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=20177 I would prob be better off with 3 bulbs.
 
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The bulbs I bought are a single 3w chip rather than 3x 1w and have a quite tight beam. I had to lift them that high to get 35cm of spread
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Just like a shotgun choke. I see :D
 
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Ive have repositioned my tank where it would be suitable to place the wall mounted light. TBH i think it looks alot better because now i can see it properley when lying in bed, watching tv or playing some xbox :lol: Another posotive to its position is that it on a much sturdier stand and i can take easy fts shots. I have also added the addition of some subtle blue led's behind the cabinet to give the tank, when planted, that blue sky effect :) Here are some pics.

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IMG_0040 by Harry.R, on Flickr

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IMG_0041 by Harry.R, on Flickr

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IMG_0042 by Harry.R, on Flickr

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IMG_0043 by Harry.R, on Flickr
This image shows how high the leds may have to be placed to get the spread right.

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IMG_0045 by Harry.R, on Flickr
The LED strip

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IMG_0044 by Harry.R, on Flickr
The Effect :)
 
Re: Harry's ADA Mini M-ish (Picture intensive)

Correct me if Im wrong your tank is 30x20x20? You shouldnt have issues with spread not with the two bulbs so you will prob be able to have it lower. Looks like a good start
 
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HarryRobinson said:
However from what you said, these look really good : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-BULBS-GU1 ... 826822e31c

But based on what you said i may go with these? : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-x-GU10-4W-L ... 4cff871650
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The chips in the first will be no good for what you want
The second ones would be ok. The ones I linked to use Cree chips which are one of the best on the market with consistent colour temp and output (not all leds are created equally).
 
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HarryRobinson said:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-LED-9w-GU10-220v-Cool-White-Lamp-CREE-chip-technology-UK-STOCK-/160780173389?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Lighting_Lamps_Lighting_SM&hash=item256f3ec04d ? :)
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:? they have a lower lumen value than the first ones I linked, so someone is telling porky pies methinks :crazy:
 
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Haha, okay then matey will go with the ones you linked, plus they are so cheap!!!! Thanks for all the advice, be sure to keep up to date with this next week when i shall start installing them ;)
 
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HarryRobinson said:
Haha, okay then matey will go with the ones you linked, plus they are so cheap!!!! Thanks for all the advice, be sure to keep up to date with this next week when i shall start installing them ;)
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Not saying you need to buy those, just to check all relevant info to make sure you dont get had.
 
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