Blue led moon lights?

[Mr Guilefish]

Can I use one that's just standard blue or does it have to say aquarium moon light? If so whats the difference?
Because I want to actually see my nocturnal fish.

Hope its not bad that I double posted this...

 

[Fishanatic]

If I am correct, you should be able to use a standard blue moon light. Is it made for aquarium's or is it for decorative use?
Also are you talking about Neon or Blue?

 

[Mr Guilefish]

how bout something like this Blue LED Light Strip - 1 Meter

 

[Fishanatic]

Should be fine, just make sure to put a glass between the light and the tank, to make sure it doesn't rust, and intoxicate you're fish.

 

[brennae]

I found marineland LED strips on sale at Petsmart a few weeks ago. Has both white and blue LEDs and you can turn on both or just the blue. they go inside the tank so no worries about the rust. I really like them!

BTW: I also found these strips on Amazon.

 

[Zimmanski]

TrueLumen also makes a 3 bulb and larger led moonlights. They work great and are really cheap, $9 for the LEDs and $12 for the power adapter. I have them on my 20g tank, wish I had them on my larger one. The reason the power adapter and light is sold separately is because you can add up to 3 LED strips to one power adapter, making customizing the light much easier and more economical

 

[Fishanatic]

Truly, the only problem would be the strength of the light, and the watts(so it doesn't heat up you're tank).

 

[Mr Guilefish]

Can someone tell me more about actinic bulbs? I already have a fluorescent housing and being able to just buy a bulb would be really sweet.

 

[erikmoseley]

Can someone tell me more about actinic bulbs? I already have a fluorescent housing and being able to just buy a bulb would be really sweet.

I had just a blue actinic and it turns everything blue and purple. Got a hood that holds 2 bulbs and added a 6700k bulb and together it's nice! Recommend getting one where you can switch them on and off individual that way you can use blue alone at night which looks cool

 

[GodFan]

TrueLumen also makes a 3 bulb and larger led moonlights. They work great and are really cheap, $9 for the LEDs and $12 for the power adapter. I have them on my 20g tank, wish I had them on my larger one. The reason the power adapter and light is sold separately is because you can add up to 3 LED strips to one power adapter, making customizing the light much easier and more economical

Can you provide links by chance?

 

[Zimmanski]

Can you provide links by chance?

I got mine from www.petsolutions.com, they're a really good company and have low shipping costs. I don't have an exact link at the moment, but here's a start :
http://www.petsolutions.com/Search.aspx?p=&q=TrueLumen LED Lunar Light

 

[GodFan]

I got mine from www.petsolutions.com, they're a really good company and have low shipping costs. I don't have an exact link at the moment, but here's a start :
PetSolutions

Thanks!

 

[GodFan]

I got mine from www.petsolutions.com, they're a really good company and have low shipping costs. I don't have an exact link at the moment, but here's a start :
PetSolutions

How many do you use?

 

[Zimmanski]

How many do you use?

On my 20g long tank I have one 3 bulb strip, I've thought about adding a second but haven't yet, I wouldn't want it to be too bright. If I ever see them in a store I know I'll pick another up though ill post a picture in a minute

 

[GodFan]

On my 20g long tank I have one 3 bulb strip, I've thought about adding a second but haven't yet, I wouldn't want it to be too bright. If I ever see them in a store I know I'll pick another up though ill post a picture in a minute

Ok thanks. I want one for my 25 gallon.

 

[Zimmanski]

The picture came out pretty good I think, I was worried cause my plants have reached my glass lids and have started shading out the lights a little haha time for a trim I guess

In the second picture I showed how I have the strip stuck to my t5 fixture

 

[GodFan]

The picture came out pretty good I think, I was worried cause my plants have reached my glass lids and have started shading out the lights a little haha time for a trim I guess

In the second picture I showed how I have the strip stuck to my t5 fixture

Thanks! That looks really good! I am gonna get one probably now!

 

[Zimmanski]

Thanks! That looks really good! I am gonna get one probably now!

Np, and thank you! With a 25 since its not as long as my tank I think one 3 bulb strip would do great, the only reason I though about a second strip would be to spread it out but one is definitely bright enough

 

[GodFan]

Np, and thank you! With a 25 since its not as long as my tank I think one 3 bulb strip would do great, the only reason I though about a second strip would be to spread it out but one is definitely bright enough

Sweet! Its in my room so seeing the fish at night would be sweeeet!

 

[erikmoseley]

This is my first time attempting a pic attachment but here's what a blue actinic bulb alone looks like in the hood if you're looking at options. Good luck