LED recommendation for shallow tank?

[Evolutionz]

Hey guys, im toying with the idea of a 50x30x20cm tank in my bedroom.. my computer table is attached to this shelf that the stated tank size can just fit nicely. the total height of the compartment is 33cm.. tank's 20cm and i have 13 cm of clearance for lighting.... i plan to go for LED.. but that will mean it will need to be place pretty close (around 5 - 10cm) to the water.

any also im on a budget too.. so what kind of LED would suit my needs? im thinking of going down Sim Lim Tower and DIY 5050 SMD LED strips since my tank's only 20cm but still worried it may not be enough..

This tank is planned to be a mainly zoas and maybe some LPS tank. definitely not SPS.

[kutrax82]

Bro can try ledgroupbuy or steve's led, check out their diy kit. I bought a number of leds and drivers for my diy light set. They do shipped to sg.

[Evolutionz]

thanks bro for your recommendation!

[sherman]

Forget about SMD. They look bright to your eye. But it is no good for reef tank.

[Evolutionz]

thanks for your info bro. seems like i go to look for other alternative.

[jxlex]

If its within ur budget, u can consider getting a par38 bro

[Evolutionz]

If its within ur budget, u can consider getting a par38 bro

I just got myself a 7x3watt Par38-alike light set for my 34L.. right now im thinking of getting 2 set of 5x1watt with 120 degree lenses.. if i use 3 watt LEDs and its so close to the water with such a shallow depth.. all my corals will burn liao.

[Evolutionz]

does sim lim tower sell heatsink?

thinking of getting 10 royal blue (460nm) and 5 white 1W LED and solder them to a long heat sink and DIY my own LED.

[Firestarter]

Use 3 White 3W + 6 Blue 3W with dimmer.