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Myka · #1 07-22-2009, 01:42 AM

Really enjoying this build. I love the originality.

Ron99 · #2 07-23-2009, 06:15 AM

Thanks everyone. My Cree emitters just arrived so I will try to get the final lighting up and running tomorrow.

subman · #3 07-23-2009, 06:31 AM

I love the idea can't wait to see it with the new LED's!

BlueAbyss · #4 07-23-2009, 07:08 AM

I love a good LED build

Ron99 · #5 07-23-2009, 03:30 PM

Here's the completed LED array. Made with 2 scrap yard CPU heatskinks, 2 Cree XRE white LEDs, 4 Cree XRE Royal Blue LEDs, some scrap acylic for splash shields and a few nylon and stainless screws. The heatsinks were drilled and tapped and the LEDs are held on by the non conducting nylon screws.

Total cost of the lighting was 6 LEDs at USD $5.25 each, probably about $1.00 for the heatsinks, USD $20 for the buckpuck driver and $18.90 for the 24v wall wart. Oh yeah, 24 screws at about $0.07c each. Grand total is about $78.

And here they are fired up:

It's fairly blue with this mix of LEDs. Probably close to 18,000K or 20,000K.

I'll get a shot on the tank later when my daughter drags her butt out of bed as the tank is in her room right now

Ron99 · #6 07-23-2009, 08:34 PM

Here's a shot of the tank with the new lighting. It looks more blue/purple in the picture than in person. I will have to try to figure out the white balance for LEDs:

BlueAbyss · #7 07-23-2009, 08:58 PM

Are you planning on adding a fan to cool the heatsinks?