LED+Regular bulbs?

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by JJL, Jun 11, 2011.

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  1. Seano Hermano

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    Either plastic or acrylic, I do believe? Maybe I am wrong?
     
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  3. thepanfish

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    Most likely plastic. I guess screws are out of the question then.
     
  4. JJL

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    Thanks everybody for the great responses ;)

    The RSM canopy is made of plastic so screws are out of the question. I think Sean had a great idea with the velcro. If I use anything permanant that would void the waranty. Thanks again ;)
    I will get a piture of the canopy so I can show you what I am working with.
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  5. JJL

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    So here it is:

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    I was hoping to put one strip on the top area of the regualar bulbs and one in the bottom area. Would they fit in the top area?
    With this addition to lights could I support a maxima clam, and some mid-high light SPS?
    Also, what are the BEST (in terms of power), but the smallest LED strips?
    Thanks
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  6. Seano Hermano

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    The Panorama LED from Ecoxotic is probably your best bet when it comes to LED quality+size...w/o being too bright.
     
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    They might fit but I am leaning to the center area. You could probably keep a maxima as long as you place it on a flat rock near the top of your rock and the acros should be OK also.
     
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    This is what I have. i think the brand is called SureGrip.

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  11. JJL

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    Ok, thanks
    I will look into those ;)

    Center area? The regualar bulbs are there.
    This is where I am talking about. Is this where you were saying?

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  12. JJL

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    Also with the LED ecoexotic strips would I just velcro them and plug them in? Is that all?
    Is there anything else to it?
    Thanks
    JJL