DIY planted aquarium LED light
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- How to build a planted aquarium LED light the cheap and easy way.
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Ever thought of building a paludarium? I know you're not familiar with frogs and reptiles but I'm sure you'll like a new experience. Try searching it up they look amazing!
I am into that stuff
theres A LOT less maintenance with paludariums and vivariums when compared to aquariums. and you can get very creative
Im airing this video a few weeks early for you guys! I rushed to get this done in time, but will revisit it with results. With that said, the fully DIY nano tank build will be out first showcasing this same light and the growth i get with it.
Any plans on live streaming in the future. That would be cool :) thx for releasing the vid early!!
Hello, Flynn. :D lol
this is my favorite channel ive ben watching this from the beginning keep up the good work
Hi Josh :) LOL
Thanks Joey! Really appreciate it!
Been watching this channel from the start. This channel has also helped me with so much in my tanks. I had to get rid of my 75G and it killed me a little inside. This channel helps keep my fish urge under control.
surely you are the KING OF DIY
long live the king
Great video and what a good idea to use an LED floodlight. As an electrician can I just say though if you are going to wire this up yourself please be extra careful as these are mains voltage (230v in the UK 110v US) lights and what with being right above a tank full of water make sure you have an RCD or ground fault device? in the US on that circuit. I think purpose-made tank lights are ELV so 12v, so if something did go wrong this wouldn't hurt you like a mains voltage light! If in doubt please do not do this yourself if you are not confident. Now to give this a go myself off to the wholesaler lol.
Thanks for the video Joey! I have two 50w LED floods I was going to use on my 40g but I didn't have room to mount them on the shelf I have so I was planning to save them for my 60g build (I also need them to be water poof for what i plan to build on top of the tank). I need to get a PAR meter as I'm interested to see what kind of PAR these things will put out was which depth. Lux won't measure the actual light the plants get and uses but it's an idea. Very interesting you went with the flood light option!
I have to say that you make something, that most of us think is rather easy but like most of us we can't appreciate complexity of it. Your doing a fantastic job of engaging the under educated audience. A-side from me owning a fish tank as a kid I'm inspired to learn more and try and build my own tank. Keep doing what your doing.
I am exceptionally geeked about this video. I want to try it on a lot of my tanks- seems like a really great solution. Thanks Joey!
Rachel O'leary I have two 30 watters with cree leds on my 29 planted aquarium and my dwarf hairgrass covered the substrate in less than a month. the lights were only $21 a piece on Amazon and they are made by solla, same company that makes the one in this vid. they are just amazing!!
Rachel O'leary love your species spotlights btw, can't get enough, and I was curious if you will always be doing nano type fish or if you plan on branching out to bigger species in the future. either way I will keep watching as long as you keep putting them out lol
please, what light did he show seconed on the goldfish tank????
@@The_Scriggles long shot but do you still have the amazon link to the lights you got?
I got 3 of these 15 watt on my planted tank
and they do the job perfectly
my tank is 120x45x45 cm
man I'm even building on for my reef tank, maybe using 4 of 6500K and 4 of the blue colors led flood lights. in the near future,
wish I could add a pic for my setup in here, but maybe I'll send it on Facebook or Instagram.
keep up the good work man
as I say always
you are an inspiration
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Miss the script, but at the same time I understand, seeing you smile and be real is priceless. 🙂😉
I have been looking for a pendant style light for a Nano aquarium forever. This is prefect! Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see what you start making after your visit with Brian Barczyk.
Your book is awesome.. Very simple but includes almost whatever your would need to build or want to do in the freshwater arena... Thanks for your videos and for your book!!!
1:50 the kessil shimmer is unmistakable
I noticed that shimmer effect as well. Wonder what is in the Kessil lights that make it do that so much better?
Joey mentioned that the Kessil lights are more focused beam hitting a lot deeper into the bottom layer of the tank.
While the over the counter LED has more of a spread etc.
Question is: Has anyone found a LED Flood Light that has more of a focused beam to equal or just about come very close to the Kessil lighting that doesn't set one back 200-600 bucks?
Anyone experimented with all types of DIY brand name single bulbs that are great at "shimmering effect"?
CFL bulbs
GE LED FLOOD Lights
I have noticed myself that a cheap & simple screw in incandescent bulb at decent wattage that "has a clear glass bulb" does offer decent shimmer effect compared to any "soft white or daylight frosted or coated bulb" In my experience.
Any input from anyone is welcomed.
Google "aquarium" "building a LED Fixture". The result from Advanced Aquarist has an overview of a build that covers most of the spectrum and produces shimmer without obvious color shadows.
If you place the light closer to the top of the tank, you'll get the shimmer. I have one of these resting on the glass on the top of my tank and I get plenty of shimmer.
the shimmer is achieved using point source LED, which is exactly what is used in the kessil.
My solla flood light shimmers just fine and cost a whole $20.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N11QSW0
Another good cheap option for nano planted tanks are GE Reveal LED bulbs. Very cheap, and have excellent CRI ratings. The reveals complement plants with color as opposed to just an all green planted tank
I did this DIY and used the 30w on my 15g tank. Its looking really good!
Joey, couldn't you wire a potentiometer on that flood light? I don't fullly understand LEDs since its been 15 years since college but I would think that there is a device like a potentiometer to be able to control the LEDs brightness.
How many of these lights would I need to light up a planted 55g?
At the end he said that this light would be efficient for every 24"
That dont look horrible at all! This video helped tremendously. What size flood light would you recommend for a little 3 gallon planted tank
You should do a vid showing all the tanks and projects your doing
just got my first 50 W! love it! such nice shadows and color on my 125G, now I just need to get a few more
the diy light is brighter! man this will help me out allot!
This video was great. I'm currently looking for DIY lighting for a new tank. And you gave me some great ideas. As alwas you channel is the best.
Great video Joey! It was very interesting and informative! I was looking for a cheap way to grow plants with and led! I currently have a led grow light in the middle of 2 10 gallon planted tanks. This seems like a better option then running 2 grow lights to get adequate coverage! At $20 a Piece! Thanks for sharing!!
I just bought one of those for my garage and was thinking the same thing. Thank you for answering the questions i was asking myself.
This may be a bad idea, but is it possible to attach the cord in such a way that one outlet plug would supply light to multiple floodlights shown in this video? Don't know a lot about electrical stuff, but am interested in tinkering with such projects so I am simply aiming to learn something additional from this video. Thank you!
GreenGo's Fish&Inverts
Like this?
www.amazon.com/dp/B000234UFG
Yeah, that would work! Though, admittedly I was thinking more along the lines of a string of Christmas lights, where each light was another place you could plug into and receive power for a piece of equipment or light :-)
daisy-chain...maybe something out there
if you had chosen the ones with leds similar to the kessel aka point source would cause more shimmer and penetration for deeper tanks it was cause the leds were spread out not a single point source like some of the others are
I'm not a big DIY guy, but this one was seriously useful. Good LEDs off the shelf are so expensive...
its nice but why not make it with power led's? You can add also full spectrum power leds to make your fishes and plants way more colourfull. As always great episode. Keep it that way! Cheers!
50 bucks doesnt get you far. Trying to accommodate everyone. I already have a video on power LEDs too.
The king of DIY epistar diode is cheaper than cree and result is very good for the price. buy some with 45 mil chip 1w. You can find something like this on amazon. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Just a small tip from a DIY "maximum efficiency" nerd... a very simple way to make sure you're getting the most out of your lights is to make sure they're heatsinked effectively. It looks like the rear of those lights is already a massive heatsink. If you grab some really efficient thermal compound (I think I found 25g of 5+ w/mk for $6 on amazon) and slap it between the light and heatsink, it will transmit the heat MUCH better (most cheap solutions like that use awful thermal compound, if they use it at all. And often they don't even attach the heat-generating component to the heatsink, defeating the purpose entirely). You can also get a cheap light dimmer (or motor control knob) for it to adjust the brightness easily. Even possibly getting one that gives you a little room over 100% to really max out the brightness. And since it's now heatsinked properly, itwill last longer @ 110% than if you left it stock.
(sorry that was so long. Just wanted to properly explain myself)
hey joey do use any ferts on your planted tank??
Plants and DIY king...love that combination..
Hey Joey, How do you clean your goldfish tank? Do you have any video on it?
one thing u should mention is in most of the cheap led flood lights the ground wire isnt hooked up to anything in the light, which is something you need to check for/fix
Hello... I have planted tank same as urs above... L w h... 22* 12 * 13 inch... Here we have flood lights as well as led 💡. ...how much Watt I should use in both cases. Please let me know. Thanks.
Joey, you're an awesome builder!
You can also create a even cheaper light by using LED light strips preferably water proof ones.. They are only 12v and come in a variety of colors and some even a remote to control strength. They have a adhesive side that can be stuck to anything you want.
+GardenGnome Jay you can't grow plants with them. I already have 4 videos on them.
+The king of DIY Even if you use the red and blue ones to get the color spectrum?
I have already tried using the LED strips for a planted tank, the problem was that they don't last much, in about one year only half of the led lights were working.
yep... color led strips lack penetration...
coz i tried growing dwarf hairgrass with a cool daylight and actinic blue leds...
java fern and christmas moss is growing fine though.
the other plant that sort of melted at first was the broad-leaf amazon sword plant(i think... the shop didnt label it)
my tank is
i'm considering replacing the CFL tube in the other old light with a warm daylight LED strip, maybe combine the strips from the DIY corrugated plastic box and re-purpose the strips of plastic for more light spreading modifications...
I'm using the floodlights on my cichlids tank. they are great solutions, however they speed up algae growth on the walls (due to the fact that the light spreads). I just turn it on for about 4-5 hours a day
Hey will I be able to use it for my coral/reef tank its a small tank? Plzz reply... My tank is around 30g
Jesus, your videos (at least this one) are superhectic so i can easily use already the first second as a jump scare :D
i think i'll try this. how do you recommend using two or more lights? each on their on power cord or is it permissible to put multiple on one cable?
Joey, i love the led flood lights, i think i may go that way in the near future.You mentioned you got them on amazon, is that the only place you could find them? Rona, Lowes, Home Depot maybe, or are they a specialty item?
low budget and fantastic result great job joey~
How many videos do you do in a week because I just started watching your videos.Any way I like how you do all thing because it is very interesting how you can do it your self thank you
It would be awesome if you linked to this light or a similar one, so that we could see what it was that we were looking for. There are a plethora of lights and I've found one that sounds similar, but I am not sure of the specs of this light to compare it.
couldnt you use a dimmer switch to change the brightness on the diy version?
Could you please do a video for a dehumidifier with all the aquariums in my home it has raised the humidity to the point of all my windows leaking water bad I would appreciate it very much
I just placed a $15 led desk lamp next tank. The occupants love it.
love the video u could make the flood light dim just add i dimmer to the wire where u cut to hook up the light :)
Are these full spectrum leds? Plants need red and green primarily to grow. LEDs usually are on the blue side of the spectrum and not suited for plants.
hey joey, can we get a video updating on all the tanks? id love to see how your cichlid tank is doing with all the fry. plus if i remember correctly your daughter had a fluval plantes tank that id like to see as i have 2 empty fluvals spec V. thanks
Yea how is that hair grass growing in there
Love watching your videos!
By the way, what happened to your Neon Tetras?
do you need to ground it? because i do not have a grounded socket near my aquarium
Do these types of fish tanks require less water changes than regular fish tanks ?
Can you provide the Amazon link for those LED's?
Jon Ross 3 years and no reply...
look up the light type on amazon
Joey I love this video as I do all of your videos. Thanks for doing this. I have a question, did you ever consider a screw in type bulb allowing a larger choice of fixtures?
Any suggestions for a diy solution to hang them above the tank in a rented vintage house? I can't drill holes and I'm afraid to rest anymore weight on my 125 gallon as it is (very old wood floor from 1915) . If someone doesn't have a better idea I was thinking of maybe one of those work site tripods that holds lamps and just painting the ugly yellow frame black.
Would a lid made of Lexan hold up to this type of light or would you recommend using glass?
so this is good for low light plants only?
Can a light like this sit directly on a glass canopy? Or should it hang?
Could you make a video on how to trim some of the common aquarium plants?
Hello piz reply my comment
Can i use this leb lights for
3ft lengt
2ft height
16ft length
For plant tank
And how much waat should i have to use❤️❤️❤️
You can get better schlieren with a point light source. This is why the Kessil lights achieved more shimmer and have that funny looking spherical lense. I don’t think they’re necessarily better at penetrating deeper water; if anything, multiple adjacent light sources would be better at penetrating to depth than a point light source.
for cords at home depot they make a grounded 9 ft power tool relacement cord for cheep with one end just bare the other a male connector for 9 bucks insted of chopping up cords
+The king of DIY Out of curiosity how do you feel about just trying to use typical LED growth-lights? Have they been found to just not penetrate deep enough into the tank by most hobbyists?
I watch all your videos and a big fan!! But to let ya know it is not a good idea to drill threw the bottom 1/4 of your floor joist, it wrecks the strength in joist. when doing this try and drill in the middle. Cheers!
Would that light be too much for a discus tank
Hello, I'm really hoping that you can give me some advice on diy lighting. I'm currently working on a 240 litre goldfish aquarium. The dimensions are 36"L x 15" D x 30" H. I'm looking to grow anubias, Java Ferns and Bobytis. I have found some RGBW 30W led floodlights with 6500K. The reason I am thinking of these is because I can turn on the blue light at night. My head is spinning from all the videos etc I've been watching and I can't seem to be able to find anything on lighting a deep aquarium. Do you think 2 or 3 of these would work or will it be total overkill? I don't have a huge budget and I love building stuff myself. I would be really grateful if you could help me out on this one.
I just transferred (two months ago) my reef tank from a 10gal to a 40gal, when I was looking into lights I chose the Kessil A150W for the nano because of the shimmer, spectrum and reviews, the main reason was because I wanted the shimmer (imagine swimming in the ocean, you get the shimmer across the sand), I think for a planted tank you may not want that as it doesn't seem natural, visually anyway, I need another light for my reef tank now and I might consider this for my next one, a helluva lot cheaper, just hope it works for a reef system, how's the saltwater build coming along anyway? I'm looking forward to seeing how it goes :)
Take it easy mate, love your channel, long time watcher but new subscriber :)
Corza
Very good video Joey and I'm looking forward to seeing more.
Hey Joey! My duckweed is taking over my guppy breeding tank. I can`t get it out no matter how much I try. How can I kill it without hurting fish.
Its really hard to get rid of it. You just have to scoop as much as possible out with a net.I put it in my tank years ago, and i still have a few floating around.
Flynn's Fish Forum You could try increasing surface agitation. It will really slow it's growth. Might be just the edge you need to get it under control.
***** I remember when I put it in my tank, I think a week or two in I knew it was a mistake. Lol its very easy to get out of control.
Ya, I made quite a large mistake LOL
increase surface agitation and leave your lighting off for a few days. turn the surface agitation off once a day and fish net as much out as possible.
Hello, I'm a big fan of your work and I always like to watch your videos. I have a question about light. I have a new tank witch is 100cm x 50cm x 60cm height. Do you think it will be enough 2x50w flood lights for plants or is it to much? Each light is rated for 5000lm, 6000-6500k. Thank you so much.
hey joey, do you add any fertz etc into your planted tank? or just the co2
Whats your lights/co2 schedule?
how old is a adult arowana I just got a baby silver arowana and want to prepare thx if you answer
Nice Video.
I have a such light on my 112l Brackish tank. I Just have a few plants in the tank. I just tried it out because it was cheap but I it will be my 1st joice in the future.
do you have any issue with this light over heating?
For LEDs getting the right sceptrum can be hard for the single types.
is this better than using mostly daylight chip leds and a few grow/blue/red leds in a DIY frame?
Would a floodlight like this work for saltwater?
what would be the par rating on these lights? I have a 125 that I'm setting up and thought about getting these.
Could you do a test on the aquarium led light from ebay? Or have you used them and what's your opinion on them?
Not the strips. I meant like the beamworks led aquarium light. Something like that.
I have been meaning to ask you we're did u buy ur "grass" from m in ur live plant tanks
From a place that ripped me off. They are certainly not getting a shout out from me.
The king of DIY o ok well thank when I found ur channle it got me to get a tank
Petsmart has them
could i use the tetra glo led strip light? not the blacklight but the daylight.
What do you guys think about Marimo balls for a tank?
Hey joey! Love your vids bro and I loved this series! Do you think this DIY light would would work for a reef tank?
I have a 39 gallon l 36, h 15, w 16.....I'm planning to use led flood light....can u please tell me what watt led to use for my tank....I have java moss and anubias plants....with co2
Awesome fun diy video Joey, thanks for sharing ! ! !
Really waiting on an update. I have the lights in my amazon cart ready to buy. Just want to see how they are doing for you. need cheap grow lights for my 130gallon
Have you got a black eye in this video it looks like a black eye might just be me ?? Lol
Can i use these lights for saltwater reef?
I need this:) Thanks joey.
what kind of wavemaker are you using? i really it because its so small.
I got a 50w is it good for a 20 tall??
Is the light warm white or cold white .. im confusing on what to choose
Cold white! Cold/cool or daylight white is 6500k, which is best utilised by plants for photosynthesis. It'll give you the best growth, and won't look yellow.
i live in canada, near winnipeg, where would you recommend buying discus online?
I have a 19 litre (~5 gallons) fish tank spare and i wanted to start doing aquascaping, could you give some ideas on what to do please as i'm stuck right now
hi I'm looking to buy these lights for my 6x2x2 aquarium I'm planning on having it planted how many and what wattage should I get cheers
i have been using COB floodlights on reef since past 5yrs i guess.. have grown all corals under them. however now cob chips are eqsily available, soni build my own... the led used in the video flood lights are smd, good for planted, but not that good for reefers unless goong for low heighted tanks...
would 2 50W for a 180G low tech planted tank be ok? or should i go for the 100W each
Heeeeyyyy I am making a paluderium. Will floodlights work on landmoss and dwarf hairgrass??