henward Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 i turned my p hone light on and put it over the tank, looks awesome! the 'moon light' shining through just slightly lighting the tank, gives a evening effect. how can i do this normally, is there something n the market or do i just go to jaycar and get a small led? is there something i can plug in permanently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 i purchased one of these the other week. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=371473902 bit cheap looking but so far all good. been running 24/7 ever since i got it (been meaning to get a timer for it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I remember there being a reptile lamp that absorbs light. It continues to emmit the absorbe light throughout the night. I think it was called a porcelain lamp. I'm not too sure will have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 I have a light sensing blue LED thing that I bought off trademe. It's a nice effect but mostly for marines. I think I paid $90 or there abouts? It's hella bright but should be for marines, you could tape off some of the LEDs so they don't shine through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 tank full of mist hard to get a pic that captures what it really looks like. anyway thats some idea of the one i got. if just wanting blue light down one end you can get blue spot lights from bunnings. bit more costly on power though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted May 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 nice any freshwater keepers use that strip light? that looks like a reptile tank, does the freshwater fsih mind that light? its quite bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Pets-animals/Fish/Lights-lamps/auction-375801232.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Pets-animals/Fish/Lights-lamps/auction-375801232.htm That's the one. It's seriously bright for a fresh water tank but looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 That's the one. It's seriously bright for a fresh water tank but looks great. You can cover it with clear masking tape untill its the right brightness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 You can cover it with clear masking tape untill its the right brightness Genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 why blue light? not a dim white or yellow light? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 im looking at all the LED and deepblue has a small one whcih is suitable. but why is it always BLUE lights? is there something special about the blue colour that fish dont see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 i do wonder if it disturbs my frogs having it on all night, but :dunno: and whether it will help the plants, add to algae issues ... think ppl just use blue cos it looks similar to moonlight - natural look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 but the moon is more white than blue, i would say maybe 2-3 leds, low white light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zayne Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 or a solar light from in a garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 white looks more natural to me but is there a scientific reason for blue? like reptiles cant see red or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 but the moon is more white than blue, i would say maybe 2-3 leds, low white light "The color of moonlight, particularly near full moon, appears bluish to the human eye compared to most artificial light sources." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonlight not a very good source and i guess we all see things through our own eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 16, 2011 Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 blue light travels further, this is why the sky and ocean appear blue. In the ocean blue light travels further into the water where other colours are filtered out, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 i see, interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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