AussieRicho Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I am deciding to go with a DIY lighting setup in my new 2ft aquarium. I was going to have three clamp on desk lights with CFL lights in each. I have been to Bunnings but wasn't to impressed with the selection. I was wondering if anyone has found a good clamp on desk lamp that they could suggest? I have attached a image to help explain what what I am talking about (These Lamps in the image are from Wallmart). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the cichlid kid Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 What's the budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieRicho Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Will take any suggestion but the cheaper the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo89 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Unfortunately can't offer any suggestions but I'll just say quickly, be wary of heat output. I tried this once and the desk lamp's metal covering literally melted a hole in my pillow case (was on the bedside table) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieRicho Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Oh will take note of that, thank you Robbo. I'll just continue looking around. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danceswithdingoes Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Age of Aquariums - Ista Clip on LED - White 36cm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaholic99 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 No idea how good or bad these are but they are well priced... 70cm Hanging Pendant Chrome Light with Black Shades - Brand New | Lights & Lamps | Gumtree Australia Brisbane South West - Sherwood | 1041721214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13det Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 This set up cost me $25. The homemaker lamp was $15 but just didn't have enough output but it's clamp is amazing so combined with a $10 10w led flood light off eBay from an Australian seller, a bit pine and some black paint. I think you could make a timber frame to hang some of them rather easily. Sent from my who cares using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13det Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sent from my who cares using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) 2pcs 10W 12V Warm White LED Flood Wash Light Outdoor Lamp Waterproof IP65 | eBay Make up a frame and mount something similar to these they can come in cool white as well which is a whiter light Edited April 17, 2014 by billfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I am deciding to go with a DIY lighting setup in my new 2ft aquarium. I was going to have three clamp on desk lights with CFL lights in each. I have been to Bunnings but wasn't to impressed with the selection. I was wondering if anyone has found a good clamp on desk lamp that they could suggest? I have attached a image to help explain what what I am talking about (These Lamps in the image are from Wallmart).[ATTACH=CONFIG]49773[/ATTACH] Don't know about how waterproof these are which would concern me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13det Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 2pcs 10W 12V Warm White LED Flood Wash Light Outdoor Lamp Waterproof IP65 | eBayI found it easiest to purchase the 240v versions and you don't then need to (purchase and) run a power pack to get it gown to 12v just add a plug to the end of cord that comes with the light Make up a frame and mount something similar to these they can come in cool white as well which is a whiter light Sent from my who cares using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13det Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hmm that's odd my response is inside the quote, oh well fat fingers and phone aren't mixing to well tonight I guess Sent from my who cares using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hmm that's odd my response is inside the quote, oh well fat fingers and phone aren't mixing to well tonight I guess Sent from my who cares using Tapatalk Didn't realise they were the 12 v versions ,meant to be 240v ones Guess I should read things properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieRicho Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Some good options guys, thanks I decided to Build a stand and go with 3 40w clamp lamps from Bunnings (Even though I said I didn't like any) Each will have a 12w 6500k Daylight CFL in each which should do the trick. Will post an image once done to show and maybe help anyone else that may be interested in the same option. The first step is done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13det Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Did you manage to finish it off over the weekend? The first step is done so far. [ATTACH=CONFIG]49810[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]49812[/ATTACH] Sent from my who cares using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieRicho Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Yeah I did. I just placed a couple of coats of Varnish over it to bring the features of the wood out. Will post a picture later once I have finished setting up the landscape of the tank (Just all messy at the moment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
