Question on converting biocube 29 CFL into LEDs

[rajkovich207]

So I currently have a 20L, and I have been wanting to upgrade into a Biocube, I have been thinking about going the HQI route, but yesterday on a journey to an LFS after work I found a previously loved Biocube 29, I have yet to confirm wether it is oceanic or coralife though. I plan on gutting the hood, and turning it into an LED hood, but have no idea where to start. I am new to LEDS and dont even know where to begin. I am hoping someone has an answer for me, Do I go DIY? Is there a premade setup that I can get that will fit easily in the hood? or Maybe a kit I could use? I dont really even know where to begin, all I know is that reefled.com has a kit, but im not sure if it will work, and am hoping that someone on here could provide some insight!

Thank you in advance,
Tony

 

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DIY is the way to go, you will likely end up needing to solder, however it is not difficult at all. I highly reccomend reefledlights kits, as they have the best LEDs available in diy kits. You will likely need a different heatsink than they sell, heatsinks usa has really good heat sinks.