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  1. JJL

    JJL Purple Tang

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    I have decided I am actually going to go through with my 10 gallon zoa/ricordea frag tank build. My question is: What is my best option for lighting under 110$?
    I hope to go LED.
    Thanks
    JJL
     
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  2. loneracer05

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    Diy? Probably could be done pretty cheap
     
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  3. JJL

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    ehhhhhhh.... I wasnt really thinking about doing a DIY. Not to good at electrical wiring. good suggestion though. K+
     
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    On a diy job that size you could probably handle it.im in the middle of figuring the programing of mine (200+ leds) for my 210g.a big project is a bit more advanced but your only going to need 1to string of leds mabe 2ill if you want white/blue control.go for it,if you need help feel free to pm me :)
     
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  5. mikejrice

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    I think DIY will be your best option, but if you really don't want to, a Panorama from Ecoxotic might be worth a look.
     
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    Thanks! How do I even go about starting one though? LOL I dont know anything abnout DIY LEDs. Please tell me the basics 8)
    How do I hang them?
    What brand?
    How many?
    Etc.
     
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  7. JJL

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    Ok thanks. Would a panorama have more power than a Par30 BoostLED?
     
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    RapidLED seems to get the best feedback, and I think they offer help to some degree.
     
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    Maybe not more, but more spread. PAR bulbs put down a ton of power in a limited area which may not be the best for a frag tank.
     
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    Ok. Can I have some basic info? Like how do I even hang a DIY? What do I need.
    Thanks, Mike :)

    Even with 90* optics? That is a good point though hmmmmmm.
     
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