Can someone make me a led light?

Jay Z · May 25, 2019

Been running different lights on my fluval 6. No reef light I’ve found so far will work. Even a wide spread 360.

My 16” finnex works but it’s designed for plant growth. To much algae.

Would like to pay someone to make me a light fixture if anyone is up to the task. I’m extremely short on this for diy right now with work.

Can be no longer than 16 3/4”.
3” wide max
About a 1” high

Tank dimensions 16 3/4L x 10”w x 9” deep.
Torches, maxima, and Duncan’s need to be lit. Would like very dim moon lights if possible and main to dim if possible also.

Can send a new finnex light to change leds over if that would be easier.

Willing to pay a pretty penny for it.

Convo me if interested please.

Thanks.

crusso1993 · May 25, 2019

Not sure if he has the time but @dantimdad is very knowledgeable and pretty darn tootin' good with LED DIY builds. (Don't tell him I said that as I don't want him thinking I admire his LED work! Lol)

theatrus · May 25, 2019

Jay Z said:
Been running different lights on my fluval 6. No reef light I’ve found so far will work. Even a wide spread 360.

My 16” finnex works but it’s designed for plant growth. To much algae.

Would like to pay someone to make me a light fixture if anyone is up to the task. I’m extremely short on this for diy right now with work.

Can be no longer than 16 3/4”.
3” wide max
About a 1” high

Tank dimensions 16 3/4L x 10”w x 9” deep.
Torches, maxima, and Duncan’s need to be lit. Would like very dim moon lights if possible and main to dim if possible also.

Can send a new finnex light to change leds over if that would be easier.

Willing to pay a pretty penny for it.

Convo me if interested please.

Thanks.

If you like the fixture, swapping the board used in the Finnex would probably be the easiest. I used to run LEDs in converted CFL fixtures for planted setups.

Jay Z · May 25, 2019

theatrus said:
If you like the fixture, swapping the board used in the Finnex would probably be the easiest. I used to run LEDs in converted CFL fixtures for planted setups.

I really do like the fixture. Just ordered another. Hopefully someone will have time to build it for me.

Yanos · May 26, 2019

Have you got someone yet?

Jay Z · May 26, 2019

Yanos said:
Have you got someone yet?

No I do not.

Kampo · May 28, 2019

what about one of Steve's 12in booster bars? or just use his heatsink with your own led stars? would be a pretty easy diy. actually looking at that for a retrofit to upgrade my fluval flex. (using his heatsink)

TheHarold · May 28, 2019

Hmm is this DIY or DIFM?

Jay Z · May 28, 2019

TheHarold said:
Hmm is this DIY or DIFM?

Going for paid DIFM right now. Lol.

oreo54 · May 28, 2019

https://www.21ledusa.com/aquarium_led_reefbar_blue_white_4_4_p/rbc573041wp.htm
Just get a set of these.. pick your color..4 bars is 3" wide approx 36W total.. hopefully you have some slack in the 3" ..in case..

Lights Size: .7 in X .4 in X 11.63 in each bar
SUNSETTER NOW AVAILABLE - This will run both channels of your ReefBars with Sunset, Sunrise, thunderstorms, moonlight, and everything else you can think of. Just plug in, use the preset timers or customize a timer and everything will just run on its own. If you select Sunsetter then you will receive one power supply, 2x 6ft extensions, sunsetter and 4 bars. That is everything needed to run the setup.

4 bars: PAR 115 at 18 inches under water and maintains 100 down to 22 inches

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dantimdad · May 28, 2019

I agree with @oreo5457 no way to touch that deal DIY or DIFM.

Jay Z · May 28, 2019

Found a 30 watt 10” on eBay. Ordered that Saturday. If that won’t work I’m definitely going to try these. I’m looking for around 30-32 watt max.

What spectrum would I be looking for on these? Want white with some blue for the overall look, maxima and torches, might add Duncan’s also.