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Old 01-07-2013, 07:40 PM
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Cool! Now what kind of led light strip can i run in the back of the bio cube? Would a moonlight strip work?
I don't think so. Chaeto required 6700K to 10000k light. I run 6700k + actinic over my mini fuge. Many suggests to use grow bulb too. Simple and cheap
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I DIY'd a light from dealextreme parts, and a conduit box from homedepot:

http://dx.com/p/t10-ba9s-4w-6000-650...-dc-12v-120979
http://dx.com/p/3-6w-20-smd-5050-led...for-car-102308

http://dx.com/p/waterproof-25w-led-c...00-240v-146058

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/sche...50-1-in/954613
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Old 01-07-2013, 08:42 PM
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Unless you want to spend lots of money on an acutal fuge light (JBJ makes a great one for slipping it onto the back of these tanks) the best bet is to go buy a good old 6500ish K grow bulb and a regular clamp on fixture that suits the space you have behind the tank. Cheap and easy. I was trimming my cheato every 5-7 days with this setup.

Check these out, they fit awesome back there:

Good
http://www.jbjlighting.com/prod-macro-glo.html

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http://www.jbjlighting.com/prod-nano-glo.html
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