Aquastylonline DIY LED kit

[Bartmmackey]

I still need to make a surround for this but, couldn't resist. (Got to shield the side of the light) It was quite fulfilling to complete this for the 37g cube.

21LED on 3 channels with controller that can handle 6 channels....if I ever want to make it larger for another tank.

 

[revsgirl]

Nice!


Chasing the Dream Giver, not the dream! Tonya

 

[KoleTang]

Lookin' good. Did you go with a kit?

 

[Bartmmackey]

Yes, the one with controller. But then I changed LED colors to my pref, added fan and heatsink. $195 delivered. They sent extra LEDS and optics, wire, paste, LED tester, and a wire stripper (like i need another..but it was nice "gift")Only negative is the ramp-up and ramp-down on controller is only 30mins.

But it was a nice project,. They answered all emails...and yes even put together the order once I told them my tank and what I wanted. Arrived in 3 business days.

 

[Bartmmackey]

Who else likes DIY vs purchased LEDs.

 

[bmac16]

i LOVE DIY!!! I have been adding more spectrums(?) to my diy cree fixture and have been very pleased. Don't think i will ever fork out the cash for a pre made LED fixture, they are pretty easy to recreate.

 

[Bartmmackey]

i LOVE DIY!!! I have been adding more spectrums(?) to my diy cree fixture and have been very pleased. Don't think i will ever fork out the cash for a pre made LED fixture, they are pretty easy to recreate.

I'm with you. Considering you can also make the entire fixture exactly to suit your aesthetic.

 

[b_rad_G]

Looks great man! I just ordered the 70 kit and 2 extra boards

 

[FishBrawler]

What controller?

 

[Sacohen]

I'm looking at a 72 LED kits from them with custom led colors. Upgrading the dimmers to MeanWell LPF.
Building a custom Heat sink from this thread.https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/do-yourself-diy/111421-step-step-full-spectrum-do-yourself-light-emitting-diodes-build.html
Connected to a Reef Angel controller.

Spent all the money I had save up for the lighting on the Reef Angel so I have to wait a bit longer and save more.

 

[mainereefer]

love the diy! but wish I would have waited on mine! now a nice led fixture only cost $179 delivered

 

[b_rad_G]

What colors did you use?

 

[Bartmmackey]

What colors did you use?

Red, blue, green, 10k