Lights for ADA Mini M - low tech?

[Rob P]

I'm picking up a Mini M later this week and will need some lights for it 😉

The tank will be 1 of 3 things:

Low tech for a single betta
Low tech for shrimp
Hi Tech/no livestock to mess around with

Much more inclined to leave hi tech alone given the issues i've had with my bigger tank!!

Couple of options i've seen are:

Boyu 3 x 8w T5 fixture like Tim has used (removing 2 tubes - but leaving the option for more if ever wanted). Ideal length at 36cm (same as tank).

Arcadia stretch LED CS30F 11w. Would be a nice fit but i'm waaay scared of LED's without controller

Any comments or other items I could consider? 🙂

Cheers,
Rob

 

[Samjpikey]

I'm building my own optiwhite tank , similar in size to the mini m , I'm leaning towards keeping it low tech.
I have a 4 bulb light unit like this

I'm going to use dimmable gu10 LEDs

with this dimmable switch


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Just an idea 🙂
Cheers


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[Rob P]

If only I had the time to do projects... lol

 

[Samjpikey]

A planted tank is a project 😉


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[tim]

The boyu units are good IMO for the money, you don't need to remove tubes either there's two switches, one for the center bulb one operates the other two or all 3 on, i had them knocking about though, if I was buying now I'd have to consider LEDs.

 

[Andy Thurston]

Cant fault the boyu lights, other than the chinese plug and very dodgy uk adapter it came with. i've got one crammed in the hood of my 35l.

 

[sa80mark]

I bought a boyu unit after asking Tim about his and for the money (£23 ebay) they are amazing 🙂

 

[Samjpikey]

I bought a boyu unit after asking Tim about his and for the money (£23 ebay) they are amazing 🙂

Have you got a link mark ?
Cheers


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[Rob P]

Have you got a link mark ?
Cheers


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Get in the queue 😀 lol

 

[John S]

Mine was £23 when I got it from here but it has gone up a bit:

T5 Aquarium Fish Tank Overhead light Lighting aluminum Lamp 3 Model UK Stock | eBay

It does come with UK plug and the switches are waterproof.

 

[sa80mark]

Have you got a link mark ?
Cheers


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Same as above post mate 😉

 

[Rob P]

Mine was £23 when I got it from here but it has gone up a bit:

Don't get? Which model did you get? The 8w unit (3 x 8w) is listed at £21.99, cheaper than £23? lol

 

[Samjpikey]

+ postage .... ^^^^^ lol 😉


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[Rob P]

+ postage .... ^^^^^ lol

I thought we were talking mega bucks not a beer token lol 😀

 

[John S]

Don't get? Which model did you get? The 8w unit (3 x 8w) is listed at £21.99, cheaper than £23? lol

Mine was £23 including postage for the 3x8W some months back. So it has gone up a bit - a tiny bit or half a pint depending where you drink.🙂

 

[Rob P]

Two and a bit pints in my snooker club 😉 lol

 

[Nathaniel Whiteside]

Two and a bit pints in my snooker club 😉 lol

Enough for a wild night out for me..

 

[Rob P]

Yup, prices don't really help the snooker much

 

[Rob P]

Anyone interested, UK ebay seller selling the 3 x 8w T5 for £21.99 Free P&P 😉

Aquarium Fish Tank Overhead T5 White Blue Light Lighting Aluminum Lamp 3 Model | eBay

Cheers,
Rob

 

[Rob P]

Anyone interested, UK ebay seller selling the 3 x 8w T5 for £21.99 Free P&P 😉

Aquarium Fish Tank Overhead T5 White Blue Light Lighting Aluminum Lamp 3 Model | eBay

Cheers,
Rob

Just received mine today from the above link. Great service and is definitely Boyu branded unit 🙂 all for £22 posted.

Problem now is I've no excuse for not sorting this tank out!! lol 😀