Thoughts on DIY Blue LED moon lights?

Piscez · #1 02-02-2009, 04:00 PM

Hi Guys, I currently have an coralife lunar series 36" light on my 33 gal which happens to have two bue LED's that I have on a timer for the moonlight effect. I'm soon going to a larger 48" T5 set up for my larger tank , but it doesn't have LED moonlights. Is it a big deal to not have any lighting at all at night?, I heard it helps to keep the fish calm and prevents fish from jumping out the tank? true? On a personal note I did like the effect the LED's gave. Have any of you made your own? I'm thinking of this doing this. If so I'd sure like to see pics! and how many LED's you recommend for a 48" tank. Approx 5,000MCD per LED (Blue). Being that it's supposed to simulate the moon effect shouldn't they all come from one point? My Coralife lunar is at both ends, thanks for any tips of advise, regards

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Tom R · #2 02-02-2009, 04:12 PM

I have added a set of these to my light bars and they give me a great look at night.

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...ar-Light-Blue/

Tom R

Alberta-newb · #3 02-02-2009, 05:45 PM

Although moonlights are nice I don't believe they are a must, I know a lot of people that don't have them. I put together a DIY "ghetto" set-up on my 120 (48") using 12V blue LEDs from Walmart's automotive department and an old 12V DC transformer from some long lost toy or appliance (I have a box full of these things!) I used 6 bulbs evenly spaced and pointed at different angles.

Piscez · #4 02-02-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom R

I have added a set of these to my light bars and they give me a great look at night.

http://oceanaquatics.com/store/produ...ar-Light-Blue/

Tom R

Thanks for the reply , when you say a "set" do you mean you bought the links and spaced every 2 feet or ??????

phreezee · #5 02-03-2009, 01:35 AM

Blue rope lights from CanadianTire serve this purpose nicely for me

Tom R · #6 02-03-2009, 02:55 AM

Yes I bought 2 and linked them together. You buy a main unit and then sub uits that you can chain one into another finally into the main. They work great. Moon lighting is a great look. I just love the colours.

Tom R

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Originally Posted by Piscez

Thanks for the reply , when you say a "set" do you mean you bought the links and spaced every 2 feet or ??????

Glennrf38 · #7 02-03-2009, 03:16 AM

How long do you guys leave your moonlights on?

Tom R · #8 02-03-2009, 03:21 AM

I have them on about 2 hours before and after MH are on and off.

Tom R