I’m going to jump on this thread. I saw a pair of radeons over a tank yesterday and decided that’s what I want for lights. But I’m not paying $700 x3 for a set lol. The noopsch lights look very cool but according to the recommendation of 6 lights over a 4 ft tank it’s more than I want to spend also. I would rather build my own to my own spec. I will be using a reefpi to control them I just have to decide how many channels I want and what pucks to use. I skimmed the thread but need to read a little more in depth and figure out an enclosure.
Enclosures are always the harder part. There are a few ready made options (MakersLED, the RapidLED boxes). I end up using shells made from acrylic since I have the equipment to cut them (laser).