36" DIY LED over a 57g

[Atomic081]

This setup has 48 3w cree xp leds with 60 deg optics. They run on a 4 Mean Well ELN-60-48D dimmable drivers. I mounted them on heatsink strips of 33"x1". This spaced out to around 2 3/8" from center to center of each led. I put 2 80mm fans in the hood to help with heat also.

I used a Fixture that i found on from Catalina Aquariums. It was very tight, but I love the way it turned out.

Here are a few picture of me building it.

 

[Atomic081]

So here are the finished pictures.

Fixture hanging

Controls

LEDs

Blue 50%, White 50%, Both 50%

Blue 100%, White 100%, Both 100%

 

[Atomic081]

Here is how I like it the best, Blue 100% and White 75%

I should be getting a PAR meter from my local club soon to see the par levels from this fixture

 

[Hagisan]

Well done!

 

[wlatino30]

i like the way the hood look over your tank. the work you put into it really payed off. very nicely done, great craft man ship. bravo!

 

[ghellin]

Looks amazing!

I will be finishing my build for the same size tank using 48 XP series LEDs in a few weeks.

 

[pwreef]

Very nice build! Are the DC inputs for the fans or are you dimming externally? I am guessing this is their 36" DIY Ultra Reef Aquarium Hood Kit for $90. Did it come with the acrylic splash shield? Do regular 80mm computer fans fit into this enclosure? Thanks!

 

[Atomic081]

The DC inputs are for the fans and the dimmer switch.

This is the ultra reef hood for 90 dollars. Catalina aquariums offers a acrylic splash guard if you ask. I didnt know if one would fit with the optics so i cut a piece of acrylic myself.

Yes 80mm fans work in this.

 

[Atomic081]

3 years and still going strong