I found this super easy build using 5050 led ribbon.
Diy led strip lights for aquarium.
Place the strips or individual led lights along the aluminum channels so that the light shines down through the holes punched in the aluminum without any shading.
Another benefit of led grow lights is.
Diy aquarium led light step 1.
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My old aquarium light is a worn down piece of styrofoam with some led strips stuck to it.
In this episode i make an aquarium led light using led rgb strips.
You can follow along in this easy how to make an led aquarium light.
In order to save money i used an old 12v rgb led controller.
It wont grow high l.
1x glue to waterproof the ends of the strips.
You can use any 12v led driver which is capable of providing 18w.
How to make diy grow lights with led strip lights.
Step 2 cutting your led light hood to fit your aquarium step 3 customizing your led fish tank lights step 4 putting the led light hood together step 5 ensuring that maximum led light is.
I tape the edge.
If using individual lights apply water resistant metal glue to the back of the light and press into the aluminum channel holding in place or leaving the reef light kit alone for the recommended drying time.
I then cut some grooves on one side so that i can bend it over and have a second edge.
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With 15 tanks to light i needed to find a cheap cost low power consumption solution.
I used small wooden bars and screws which i had at home.
Led lights provide a rich full spectrum light and are extremely energy efficient.
2x wooden aluminum bars and 4x screws to install the light on top of the tank.