eBay DIY LED build

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  1. rcflyer1388

    rcflyer1388 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I just did a quick DIY using some sheet aluminum and 20 1w eBay LEDs and controller. 10 cool whites and 10 royal blue. Looking to take a few whites out and add some blue and greens. Other than tidying the assembly up and making it nicer looking. I'm curious to what some of you guys think about it and it's functionality for corals. I'm new in this hobby and still much to learn. Total cost was around 30 bucks btw.
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    Not the best spectrum or leds but will grow corals.
     
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  3. rcflyer1388

    rcflyer1388 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    which led combo would you recommend? They are easy to just plug and play different bulbs
     
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  4. serega

    serega Astrea Snail

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    400-500nm for coral grow, did you touch aluminum? is it hot?
     
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    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I don't believe that will be any better.
     
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    rcflyer1388 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    the blues I have are 450nm and the whites are 6700k. the aluminum isn't that bad. just slightly warm.
     
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    serega Astrea Snail

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    For beginners it ok. For future you will need build a full spectrum. 450 and 6700k just a base with no color in my exp. If you want to keep corals grow and color 1st thing 400-430nm light need to be installed
     
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    pjracer Peppermint Shrimp

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    I think you did a good job.
     
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  10. ihigh

    ihigh Astrea Snail

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    Have you taken a look at the 50w 50/50 leds? I know a guy on a local forum of mine uses 2 over a 4 foot long tank and it lights up his tank really well and he's getting some really good growth.
     
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