DIY 36" for 50 gallon tank

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I have been using led for my nano tank but finally I decide to setup LED for my 50 gallon tank with combination of 3Watt Cree, and chinese made. Here are some pictures below. Enjoy guy.

LEDs with lense: combination of CW Cree, NW Chinese, RB Cree, NB Chinese, and UV

Home made LED driver: 12 drivers total to drive 72 LED

Light on:

Picture of the tank:

Acan very happy with the led:

Sunny-D:

 

[TheBluefish]

WOW! Nice work!

 

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WOW! Nice work!

Thanks TheBluefish

 

[kingrb]

looks great.
Can you give us an idea as to the cost for your DIY LED's?

 

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looks great.
Can you give us an idea as to the cost for your DIY LED's?

Sure. Here is the break down to detail.

2 @ 24V 150Watt Meanwell power supply cost for $26.50 each at All Electronic: 1 control blue, other control white. Total: $53.00

700mA driver: 12 total. I bought the mixed between LM317 and CAT4101, then designed and put together myself. Cost: $20.00

Heatsink: free, scrap part from work.

LED:
6 UV led run 500mA max cost $6.99 x 6 = 45 with tax
14 Cree Royal Blue run at 700mA cost $5.99 x 14 = 83.86
20 Cree Cool White run at 700mA cost $5.99 x 20 = 120
16 Warm White Chinese made 16 x 2 = 32
16 reg. blue Chinese made 16 x 2 = 32
Some for wiring

Grand total = $400

Hope these help. On the bright side that I don't have to worry to replace the light bulb for a long time.