Rapid led build for 20 gallon hex

[litenyaup]

My little brother just recently purchased a 20 gallon hex tank and needed lighting. Being hard to find a light that would fit that tank I built him an led fixture.

It has 14 leds total. 12 day lights and 2 moon lights. There are 4 royal blues, 6 blues, and 2 cool whites. It turned out great and is extremely bright! I think he will be happy with it.

I'm going to fabricate some tabs for mounting but other than that it's complete. First pics are of the driver full low, then full high, then moons lights.

 

[Crabs McJones]

That looks like an awesome DIY project. Post up some pictures when you've got her mounted to the tank, really interested to see how it turns out!

 

[bubbasguppies]

How are these LEDs going to be controlled? Simple on/off or via pwm via a controller or pots?

 

[litenyaup]

How are these LEDs going to be controlled? Simple on/off or via pwm via a controller or pots?

The driver has a built in pot to dim.