LEDs for frag tank almost done

Very nicely done. How much have you put into that fixture? Maybe one day I will move from these Chinese LEDs but I have too many projects and don't really have the time for making a DIY fixture.
 
Very nicely done. How much have you put into that fixture? Maybe one day I will move from these Chinese LEDs but I have too many projects and don't really have the time for making a DIY fixture.
Thanks Chris,
I haven't added it all up but here is a part list:
1 x small storage container
4 x 700 mA LDD drivers ($7.33 each at ledgroupbuy)
1 x 500 mA LDD driver
10ft 14-3 romex wire
8ft 18-8 thermostat wire
8ft 18-2 thermostat wire
50ft 18 gauge stranded wire
2 x 8ft 3/4'' aluminum channel
1 x 3ft angle aluminum
1 x acrylic garage door window (lots left over)
1 x solder role
30 x RB chinese 3w leds (used 24)(ebay)($24)
30 x CW chinese 3w leds (used 24)(ebay)($24)
10 x 425nm 3w LED (ebay)
misc wire nuts/connectors
1x 48v 7.3A 300W DC power supply ($36)
1 x box self tapping 1/2'' screws
6 x 1/4'' bolts with long non-threaded part
4 x 3/16'' eyelet bolts
1 x hanging chain
zip ties
1 x 3 prong plug
1 x 12 port screw terminal (radio shack $2)


I think that is all the parts, but I'm sure I'm forgetting something.
 
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Still haven't added the dimmer module which consists of a ebay arduino nano and 4 pots from ebay for less than $15
 

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