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That looks great :)   I like the idea of the lens being used in the way that you have...   I'll get to work and post some pics as I progress :)

Ok, I have created a test board with 204 5mm Ultra Bright LEDs on it. My existing Marine tank used 3W Power LEDs and I have noticed a potential issue already... Firstly, they do not seem to be as bright as the 'equivalent' 6 x 3W units. Also the 5mm LEDs have quite a tight angle or projection...

Hi all,   I will soon be setting up a new tank using a 198 Litre aquarium (BOYO LZ-810) This comes equipped with 2xT8 lights which I don't feel is very good given the depth of the tank.   I am planning to custom build LED unit consisting of 6 panels of LEDs, however instead of the normal 3W star...

Ok, cool... I'll post an update when I have things set up. Looking forward to the new challenge.   Thanks a lot   James

Cool, that sounds like a plan :-) I'll add the plants and get the tank looking nice and monitor the levels as it runs through the cycle...   Do you have any thoughts on UV Sterilization? I've read how some people don't like it due to killing both the good and bad bacteria, but others like the...

Hi, Thanks a lot for the advice. Coming from the Marine world, I am used to everything needing to happen gradually, so I am not planning to rush any stage of the process. I have had a good look into this and the cycling process is pretty much identical to marine. The only thing I haven't found...

Hi all,   I'm James from Bedfordshire, Uk, and I'm looking to start up a new Tropical Aquarium.   I have been keeping a 350 Litre Marine tank for the last 2 years, but finding it a very expensive hobby to maintain! Just have a few fish left in the old tank now and a bunch of live rock (been...