This month we are featuring the beautiful 180-gallon mixed reef aquarium of Dan Rigle (rigleautomotive). Learn how he has created this beautiful system. Read more...
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Light is one of the most important tools at the disposal of the reef aquarium hobbyist. Our corals and other photosynthetic livestock require intense light of the correct spectrum to grow and thrive. The methods commonly used today - high output fluorescent or metal halide lamps - are well established and viable sources of light. Their use has become well accepted as a standard approach, despite their shortcomings. LED lighting offers an alternative for people who are interested in a different approach that can address some of those shortcomings, while providing some exciting new advantages. As with many new technologies in the reefkeeping hobby, the DIY community has begun embracing LED lighting. This has created a flurry of questions from people interested in building their own LED fixtures:
So, if DIY LEDs have caught your interest, stay tuned to Reefkeeping Magazine! Written by Nate Enders Photo courtesy Reef Central member Santoki Tags: DoItYourself, Lighting, Equipment, Gadgets DIY Swirler SteinPosted in Bloggies on January 05, 2010 Have you ever wanted some good random flow in your tank but your wallet tells you that you're on a budget? Check out this thread for an inexpensive way to add some good flow to your tank without busting the bank. Tags: DoItYourself, Equipment
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