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# DIY Aquarium Light WLED

By [Tropiscape Aquatics (@Tropiscape)](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape)

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Published 23 October 2024 · Updated 23 October 2024

Category: pets / aquariums

Complete list of items to buy for a DIY WLED Aquarium Light!

## Items

### 1. [ESP32](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/116080/diy-aquarium-light-wled/0/esp32)

Item ID: `0`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/dxpiooryeewxxsemahom.jpg)
- Description: 3 pack. Make sure to only get ESP32-WROOM and not ESP32S or any other variants.
- Price: $15.00
- BUY: [https://amzn.to/3U1XkDM](https://amzn.to/3U1XkDM)

### 2. [BTF-LIGHTING SK6812 LED Strip](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/116080/diy-aquarium-light-wled/1/btf-lighting-sk6812-led-strip)

Item ID: `1`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/vsoxlqxcdrkyn5lphgte.png)
- Description: 60 LEDs per Meter @ 5V. IP65 Rating. RGBW lighting!
- Price: $40.00
- BUY: [https://amzn.to/3XXNvYL](https://amzn.to/3XXNvYL)

### 3. [BTF-LIGHTING WS2812B](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/116080/diy-aquarium-light-wled/2/btf-lighting-ws2812b)

Item ID: `2`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rwvhdqjtdgk1htnkxvq1.png)
- Description: 60 LEDs per meter @ 5V. NO White channel. RGB ONLY. Very cheap compared to SK6812 strips.
- Price: $15.00
- BUY: [https://amzn.to/4dFbn9i](https://amzn.to/4dFbn9i)

### 4. [ALITOVE 5V 15A AC to DC Power Supply](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/116080/diy-aquarium-light-wled/3/alitove-5v-15a-ac-to-dc-power-supply)

Item ID: `3`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cxhizf7fdvv8ywpuezrm.png)
- Description: This is the exact same power supply I used! If you can find a 5V 20A one, use that instead.
- Price: $20.00
- BUY: [https://amzn.to/4dFbn9i](https://amzn.to/4dFbn9i)

### 5. [T-Tao Wire Connectors](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/116080/diy-aquarium-light-wled/4/t-tao-wire-connectors)

Item ID: `4`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/svhxvqggj8lbc2ftdxom.png)
- Description: These are just single connectors compared to the 2 port ones that I used in the video. They will still work regardless.
- Price: $10.00
- BUY: [https://amzn.to/4dJAcRA](https://amzn.to/4dJAcRA)

### 6. [BTF-LIGHTING 3 Pin LED Connectors](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/116080/diy-aquarium-light-wled/5/btf-lighting-3-pin-led-connectors)

Item ID: `5`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/u5qydvd7t3ubae8rnh6g.png)
- Description: These will fit both of the LED strips that I added in the list.
- Price: $10.00
- BUY: [https://amzn.to/4dCSmnV](https://amzn.to/4dCSmnV)

### 7. [Jumper cables](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/116080/diy-aquarium-light-wled/6/jumper-cables)

Item ID: `6`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/p0tdimwql23izdsuxy51.png)
- Description: 120pcs Assorted(40pin F-F/40pin M-M/40pin M-F)
- Price: $7.00
- BUY: [https://amzn.to/4eFWzZG](https://amzn.to/4eFWzZG)

### 8. [10 Pairs Barrel Plugs](https://listium.com/@Tropiscape/116080/diy-aquarium-light-wled/7/10-pairs-barrel-plugs)

Item ID: `7`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/uzo1dol1zngops1cwrz6.png)
- Description: -
- Price: $8.00
- BUY: [https://amzn.to/3ZQDKyd](https://amzn.to/3ZQDKyd)
