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I found a 4x8 sheet that was 50$ with shipping that was the poret foam. That would do a lot of tanks I would think. I'll see what number I can get and compare,
-Chris

This is an interesting Topic because I light my 20 gallon longs with a CRL bulbs suspended about 6 inches off the tank as you can see in my avatar but if the led strips work out bright .   I would switch to some type strip light over the 20 gallon tanks which would look nicer than a suspended fixture .
 
Brightness was my concern because as is my plants grow great and 1 single bulb over the middle of each tank lights it up well but if I can get the same or more brightness with led strips will switch , plus I would like uniformed lighting and not such a bright area in middle ,so this thread is interesting .

I found a 4x8 sheet that was 50$ with shipping that was the poret foam. That would do a lot of tanks I would think. I'll see what number I can get and compare,
-Chris

I think I will. Spurring from there I am trying to build off that.
Here is where I am now. Version 3.something




Picture with flash light in cave opening.

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If anyone has seen my basement remodel you know that I am in the middle of building a fish room. Being that I am on a budget and looking to save where I can so I have money to buy cool new livestock! I am also looking to cut down the amount of electricity that I am using by looking a cost effective LED lighting. As most of you know it is not very cheap and if your looking at buying a few it could amount to alot of wasted money and aggravation. Being that I am lighting racks that are low tech, non co2 and contain mostly moss I am looking for low lighting. I want something that was easy to install and as I said low energy use.
 
 
After many and I mean many internet searches I came across LED tape lighting. Then I found some threads on another site where people talked about DIY lights using these cool lights. After some heavy reading I decided to pull the trigger and buy a roll of these, they sell them in many colors and options. I went with the cool white waterproof option because well they will get wet lol. It is a good deal and you get 16ft of lights for this price, you also have to order a power supply for these as they will not work if wired to a regular plug. They need to be 12 DC, this also is just a few bucks. If you are not handy at saudering you can purchase speed connecters that you can use to connect them. They are cuttable to length and easy to wire up. I am going to experiment with these and see how many rows I will need to light up a tank. Will be using them on my 20L rack and will be testing them this weekend. They are also available on Ebay for a little cheaper I just didnt want to wait the time it takes to come in, I have prime so amazon was the quickest.
 
 
SUPERNIGHT 5 Meters Cool white LED Light Strip Waterproof 60leds/m ... http://www.amazon.co...d_Du3Atb0P4VRWC

 

Babies!
-Chris

I was suggested to this forum by SoothingShrimp!

I will try and get to it this weekend.  I have been slammed at work the last few days (worked till midnight last night and then got back in at 8 this morning).  My wife is out of town this weekend so hopefully I won't have to work and I can play around with getting that app set up.

Also, you can add a "muffler" pvc pipe to the outlet of the pump, its just a bigger diameter pipe that reduces to the size you will be running around the room.
 
Just something to consider

Sounds good, man.  Most of mine is just jerry rigged.  You blow me away big time. heh
 
I have a large Alita air pump.  It wil cost you more in the short run, but in the long run I think you will be very happy with it.  When I first got it, I tried it out and it was LOUD!  I was trying to find all kinds of ways to baffle the sound.  But then I got smart and connected the hose running to the tanks to it and low and behold it turned as quiet as any regular air pump.

I have 2 females. Love these little fish. Males have a fatter head and females more streamlined forehead. Found this picture that shows a comparison. I'm hoping to find a male to breed. They like to hide and lay eggs in caves or PVC tubes. Here is a thread on tpt on breeding. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=165780

I recently got the Alita-40 from Kensfish and love it. Saves lots of money and is pretty quiet for my small fish room. Powers thirteen tanks at the present time with lots of air left for double that easily.

Sometimes I found that even if everything is perfect, you will still have casualties. The thing I learned is if you do anything do it slowly. Even neos sometimes don't like changes in the water. Always best to take things slowly and take calculated approaches to things. I sadly have lost shrimp unknown reasons. A lot is trial and error.
-Chris

Kensfish has one, think it's an alta that a lot of ppl use and love

Love this room already.

The red on is definitely fem, due to the angle in the 2nd photo she looks fem, too...but a better side view would help.

Welcome!  I think lots of people spoil their shrimp, just be careful not to feed them to much!

I think i am the 150th member. Glad to make this RAOK happen. I would enter but haven't contributed anything to this community yet. 

We made it!!!
I'll give the next several hours for any afternoon/evening folks to get their names on the list if they want to, and will draw the number around 9pm Eastern!
PS CHECK THE LIST! If you got dropped or somehow otherwise messed up, please someone correct it before later tonight!

I like both.  Both they look very different from each other.

Sweet I am glad we are large enough to be found .  Welcome!

You clicked on the image button and put in a url right? When I just tried it I didn't have any problem.

Well, let's hope you get bored more often!

Agreed we need more articles and reviews on the site

have you seen the freshwater Harlinquins? They are very cool.