PC to LED Stunner Conversion - 25 gal Eclipse

[gnashty]

I bought a 25 gal eclipse which came with the original PC lighting - the bulb was about shot so i figured I would just upgrade to LED at some point. I accidently overfilled the tank recently (putting my hand in with a peice or rock :doh and ultimately resulted in the PC fixture crapping out.

The idea is to use 2 stunner strips (one all blue and one all white). I only have the blue right now so here is how I installed it. I will order the other one today.

I forgot to take before pics but anyone having an eclipse or any all in one should get the idea.

here is the lid after I removed the CF housing

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i removed the reflector and laid out the stunner to size, i will mount it to the factory housing plate of the Eclipse

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The power supply wouldnt fit thru the hole provided as you can see. I just use some snips to remove a small portion of the venting on each side

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I attached the stunner stip with the adhesive backing supplied.

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[gnashty]

i reattached the housing plate to the lid, put the light sheild on to keep moisture and salt creep at bay and walah...I will install a 2nd strip directly underneath this one when i get it to balance it all out.

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This was a really easy upgrade and i am not a DIY person at all and am pleased with the results...will post more when the whites come in.

I spent
$20 on the Power Supply
$50 for each strip

So a total of $120. I was going to spend $20 to replace the old PC bulb anyway (before it broke completely) so call it $100 less the cost of replacement of the original PC fixture as it was no longer operable, not sure how much that would have cost.

 

[mikesommers]

Were did you get the strips? That looks cool. Do they come in different lengths? I would consider doing this to my wifes little 6 gallon if I can find the right lengths.

 

[gnashty]

I got one in Wichita at a LFS out there yesterday and the other i will order from Jenn, she sells them. they have a few options - you could get away with just one of them and spend about $75 (since you will need the power supply, sold seperately)

here is some info on them

 

[mikesommers]

I dont see anything short enough. I would need an aquarium stretcher :lol2:! I have 8 inches of room inside the light compartment. I will have to come up with another idea.:sad:

 

[sollie7]

mikesommers;556250 wrote: I dont see anything short enough. I would need an aquarium stretcher :lol2:! I have 8 inches of room inside the light compartment. I will have to come up with another idea.:sad:

maybeif you did it diagonal or something