1g pico reef

Atreyu91 · 01/12/2016, 09:24 PM

Hi, I'm new on here, I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place however.....I'm looking for advice on a 1g pico reef. I've been researching like crazy and trying to decide on lighting. I'm trying to find something inexpensive, I'd perfer to find a way to build it into the lid myself but I'm having issues finding anything. I was also think about trying to make it self sustaining, no filter just a small powerhead. I've researched a ton and I'm really looking forward to getting it all set up but I don't want to do so without good lighting.
Thank you

Daniel62 · 01/13/2016, 06:28 AM

look into led build kits.

KorD · 01/13/2016, 10:49 AM

Try Rapid LED. You can build your own light..

OrQidz · 01/13/2016, 06:59 PM

maybe a par38 LED bulb? the tank is so tiny, you won't need a huge light fixture

Atreyu91 · 01/14/2016, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KorD

Try Rapid LED. You can build your own light..

Thank you... That is exactly what I was looking for. Do you think either of these would be okay or should I go with the 12 leds? Also its been a while since I've done any type of electrical work, how difficult is it?

http://www.rapidled.com/06-led-actinic-supplement-kit/ http://www.rapidled.com/06-ultra-pre...-non-dimmable/

edward1096 · 02/16/2016, 04:31 PM

Hows the tank looking?

01/12/2016, 09:24 PM	#1
Atreyu91 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 5	1g pico reef Hi, I'm new on here, I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right place however.....I'm looking for advice on a 1g pico reef. I've been researching like crazy and trying to decide on lighting. I'm trying to find something inexpensive, I'd perfer to find a way to build it into the lid myself but I'm having issues finding anything. I was also think about trying to make it self sustaining, no filter just a small powerhead. I've researched a ton and I'm really looking forward to getting it all set up but I don't want to do so without good lighting. Thank you

01/13/2016, 06:28 AM	#2
Daniel62 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: kingman, AZ Posts: 1,483	look into led build kits. __________________ Mind over matter, if you don't mind it doesn't matter Current Tank Info: 225 reef, 125 clown & haddoni tank, Haddoni's Big Bad & Beautiful, I Love Them!

01/13/2016, 10:49 AM	#3
KorD Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 99	Try Rapid LED. You can build your own light.. __________________ I know better, but just don't care! Current Tank Info: 25gal cube, Kessil a150w, 10gal sump, Mag7, CoralLife 65 skimmer Mixed reef with mangroves in tank

01/13/2016, 06:59 PM	#4
OrQidz Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 825	maybe a par38 LED bulb? the tank is so tiny, you won't need a huge light fixture

02/16/2016, 04:31 PM	#6
edward1096 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 73	Hows the tank looking?