Feb 20, 2004 #1 X XXFirefighter Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Sep 17, 2003 Messages 1,313 Location Lompoc, Ca All the plans I see in the DIY section are blue and then the LED's that come from the factory in hoods are white... What gives?
All the plans I see in the DIY section are blue and then the LED's that come from the factory in hoods are white... What gives?
Feb 20, 2004 #2 H HoopsGuru Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined May 19, 2003 Messages 971 Location Central PA Each manufacturer has there own discretion as to what consitutes the color of "moonlight", the same as for each DIY'er
Each manufacturer has there own discretion as to what consitutes the color of "moonlight", the same as for each DIY'er
Feb 20, 2004 #3 T TheMadNucleus Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jan 14, 2004 Messages 251 Location Bedford Hills, NY Also, largely depends what type of elements are used for generating the moonlight. Generally, whether or not white, red, or blue LED's are used or if low power flourescents are used.
Also, largely depends what type of elements are used for generating the moonlight. Generally, whether or not white, red, or blue LED's are used or if low power flourescents are used.
Feb 20, 2004 #4 OP OP X XXFirefighter Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Sep 17, 2003 Messages 1,313 Location Lompoc, Ca I was thinking on a DIY but then doing 3 blue and 2 white..
Feb 20, 2004 #5 T TheMadNucleus Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jan 14, 2004 Messages 251 Location Bedford Hills, NY sounds good - can do this for about $6 if you go to the right places - see the post in DYI: 5 LED moonlight Suggestions there for great price on high output LEDs and very cheap power pack. Have Fun
sounds good - can do this for about $6 if you go to the right places - see the post in DYI: 5 LED moonlight Suggestions there for great price on high output LEDs and very cheap power pack. Have Fun