night light - Aquarium Advice

divedeep1689 · 01-12-2009, 09:19 PM

i am looking for a night light for my reef tank will these right here work i have one in my possesion will it interfer with my night crews or keep my fish awake? http://www.aquariumguys.com/lunarlight.html

Innovator · 01-12-2009, 09:22 PM

They should be fine. Most fish shouldn't be kept in total darkness and in nature the moonlight does provide enough penetration for fish to recognize predators.

divedeep1689 · 01-12-2009, 09:26 PM

But like when ya put a flash light on the tank and the worms and the night crew scatters to hiding spots will this keep them away just courius , i wish i could get the blue one, but i have white

**roka64** · 01-12-2009, 10:39 PM

Use a flashlight with a red lens, they won't be spooked.

Innovator · 01-12-2009, 11:01 PM

The blue lights won't keep them away as long as they aren't overbearing. Most lunar lights shouldn't be a problem if used sparingly.

**melosu58** · 01-13-2009, 04:04 PM

I dont use any nite time lighting. I do however have my computer about 6 ft away so I guess they get a little light from that.

divedeep1689 · 01-15-2009, 01:19 AM

well i am using the light i mentioned before its working great puts a nice shimmering moonlgiht effect onto the tank plus i think my sebae is healthier since i started using it i wouldnt see how its getting much light from that but this tank never seems to stop amazing me lol