DIY Kits from Aquastyle Online ??? (China)

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  1. FaceOfDeceit

    FaceOfDeceit Hockey Beard

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    What kit are you looking at Tcox? You posted a link to the cart from Aquastyle. We don't have the same items you have in your cart.
     
    FaceOfDeceit, Aug 29, 2011
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  2. ifyalucky

    ifyalucky Plankton

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    i have bought one of these kit been happy with them so far first tank only just starting out but looking good so far need to finish my hood for them but here is a link to my diy build on them MY DIY LED BUILD | The Reefuge - Reefing Forums i m now just looking into building a arduino to get sunrise and set has anyone delt with that at all and could help
     
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  3. Foreverfishy

    Foreverfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Here are some other sites concerning aquastyle (I am not for or against them)..trying to debate at which LEDs I want to purchase so I will share what I have seen so far.

    How To - Aquastyle DIY LED - Coral Photos Added - Nano-Reef.com Forums

    Aquastyle LED DIY - Southern California Reef Forum

    BJBass BC14 LED Build Thread - Nano-Reef.com Forums

    Here's a link that is a very good discussion (opinons) concerning the watts used between BridgeLux (this is what Aquastyle uses) vs Crees.

    LED Experts check it out - Reef Central Online Community
     
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  4. mati_L

    mati_L Fire Shrimp

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    the bridgelux work fine and the links seem to show they have good par but i dont like the china drivers
     
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  5. lynnmw1208

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    after seeing those threads I really think these LEDs would help some of us out that are on a budget! They seem plenty bright enough!! I've got to admit though, that those drivers look sketchy. I'd rather use some meanwells.
     
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  6. Gillguy

    Gillguy Plankton

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    ricoop, the 36 kit will be plenty of light especially with those tank dimensions and yes, very happy with leds. Corals are doing great. The new orange monti is healthy and growing.
     
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  7. ricoop

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    Glad to hear it. I am still in the build process and get really frustrated when I look at lighting prices. This seems like a really good setup for a decent price and alot more control over the system.
     
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  8. James.F

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    Just wanted to note that my package was shipped the 29th and should arrive this Saturday (currently it's in Anchorage, Alaska). So if all goes to plan, look for a thread possibly Sunday.
     
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  9. lynnmw1208

    lynnmw1208 Skunk Shrimp

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    looking forward to your thoughts on these lights! Oh and I love your dog by the way! I have one of my own :) goofy dogs they are!
     
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  10. Kiddboa

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    should get mine today :) will update and pics when completed
     
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