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Adragontattoo · 11-13-2007, 08:21 AM

You dont need a fan, and dont worry about LEDs melting they do not get hot enough to do more then MAYBE get warm to the touch.

I play with LEDs all the time (I literally have about 1k assorted LEDs floating around my workarea). To secure them to the Plexi, I would suggest either Hot glue, or even plain silicon Caulk. Make sure whatever you use is fully cured before using it over the tank (obviously) but since it wont be submerged and shouldnt get wet, there should be no issues.

FYI, LEDS IIRC dont actually put out the appropriate wavelengths to be used as grow lights unless you mix the colors etc. YMMV.

PM me or reply on here with any other questions you need answered re: LEDS, I probably can answer them OR have a link that can.

11-13-2007, 08:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Adragontattoo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: just south of DC in Va. Posts: 258 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 14800	Re: 1.5 gallon led array You dont need a fan, and dont worry about LEDs melting they do not get hot enough to do more then MAYBE get warm to the touch. I play with LEDs all the time (I literally have about 1k assorted LEDs floating around my workarea). To secure them to the Plexi, I would suggest either Hot glue, or even plain silicon Caulk. Make sure whatever you use is fully cured before using it over the tank (obviously) but since it wont be submerged and shouldnt get wet, there should be no issues. FYI, LEDS IIRC dont actually put out the appropriate wavelengths to be used as grow lights unless you mix the colors etc. YMMV. PM me or reply on here with any other questions you need answered re: LEDS, I probably can answer them OR have a link that can.