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    Updated DIY light fixture

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    I've recently updated my light fixture after my change of cabinet and so here is the result.

    Front view


    The fixture also supports my rear speaker.

    Side view


    I've used Stolmen shelf and EKBY HENSVIK brackets from ikea. The brackets allow me remove the top shelf if I need to, like during major pruning.

    Showing the mounted 2 grobeam led light strips and 1 UP aqua regular LED in the middle for lumination during off photo period.



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    Re: Updated DIY light fixture

    hey tongyang bro, very nice! can see from the 1st photo, it is very bright. The setup for the lights must be expensive.
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    Re: Updated DIY light fixture

    very nice setup and tank!!

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    Thanks! Yes, the lights are strong, which is why i have installed the front cornice to shield the glare.

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    Impressive! What is the damage like? Was thinking of getting an LED light set for my new set up.

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    Well done! Nice! The tank reminds me of my 1st setup, same shape and size. What's the temperature like?

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    Paid close to $400 to import the 2 strips of Grobeam from US because i bought them different times so twice the courier cost. Temp is about 27 to 28c with fan.

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    I can't logically explain why these Grobeam strips are so powerful. There are just 5 led bulbs on each strip and seems to generate equivalent if not more intensed lighting than led products with a lot more bulbs.

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    Re: Updated DIY light fixture

    grobeam is using CREE XP-E, what is the spec of your up aqua LED?
    http://www.cree.com/led-components-a...onal/xlamp-xpe
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    The up aqua led that I have is just from the regular Pro LED series, not the Z series that is meant for plants. I'm using it to take over from grobeam after the photo period.

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    nice diy and the powerful leds set up

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    Re: Updated DIY light fixture

    excellent!

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