6.6 gallon pico reef tank build w/ DIY LEDs

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  1. purpletang

    purpletang Bristle Worm

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    Just started this tank up and finished the DIY LEDs. The tank is drilled and there is a 2.5 gallon fuge behind it but the picture wont upload.
     

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  2. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Pretty sweet!
     
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  3. lfckenya

    lfckenya Spaghetti Worm

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    those r some bright led's...what wattage? nice job!
     
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  4. purpletang

    purpletang Bristle Worm

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    3 watt cree bulbs
     
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  5. szrazzt

    szrazzt Purple Spiny Lobster

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    You have managed to fit what looks like a 55 gallon into a very small tank. It looks fantastic and I love the rockwork and lights
     
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  6. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    Wow i love the lighting

    where did you get the suplys and about how much did it cost.
     
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  7. purpletang

    purpletang Bristle Worm

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    Thanks!! I just used a bunch of rubble and it turned out pretty sweet looking.
     
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  8. purpletang

    purpletang Bristle Worm

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    Thanks!!
    I got the supplies from nanotuners.com and mpja.com.
    It cost me about $75 to DIY
     
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  9. Spicy

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    That looks amazing. I hope my biocube looks even half as good as that.
     
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  10. purpletang

    purpletang Bristle Worm

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    Thanks :). What size biocube?
     
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