Need to add shimmer to the tank.

[crister13]

I am desperate for some shimmer. I have an 8 bulb t5 that puts out 0 shimmer. What can I add for shimmer and maybe a little bit more light??? I love shimmer and if you know of something that will put a lot out I would love to get that. I'm guessing an LED strip, but which one?!?!

 

[Mrc8858]

Marineland has those waterproof accent strips that may work but combatting 8 t5s might require a lot of light lol

 

[Octavio]

I have a led lighting called green element evo fir my 30gal and its great check online they go for like 120 i think but they about 70 Watts

 

[crister13]

I don't need a really powerful light like $120, just something for some shimmer. I'll check em out tho. Mrc could you post a link? Im not familiar with those. Also Octavio please post a link. Sorry. Just wanna make sure in looking at the right ones.

 

[ganiel]

Do you have some water surface agitation?

 

[crister13]

Yes I have a ton. T5s don't shimmer though.

 

[Mrc8858]

http://www.marineland.com/sites/marineland/products/detail.aspx?id=4659

 

[Octavio]

http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Aquarium-Lighting-s/22.htm

 

[crister13]

Anything in blue/white??? I don't have a lot to spend. What about ecoxotic strips?

 

[Octavio]

How much are you willing to spend

 

[crister13]

Idk....... I'll see when I see the strip or fixture. Any other ideas?

 

[Octavio]

Try amazon 13 Watt led light for $40.00

 

[Octavio]

Its led wholesalers blue/white it will add shimmer



What size tank you have

 

[crister13]

I can't find it. Link please. Sorry lol. Would any LEDs work???? Like Christmas led strips?

 

[crister13]

150 gallons 6 feet long 28" deep.

 

[Octavio]

Ohhh man those less wont work you would something much more

 

[crister13]

Shoot. Lol. Like what? Any ideas?

 

[Octavio]

Check that website i told you but you are still looking at about 300 bucks or check the metal halides

 

[abstract373]

if its just for mood lighting check these out they cost me $3 bucks each they come in many colors i got them in cool white that put 10200 kelvin and uv black also for $35 bucks with remote two 80 mm rgb angel eyes.... superbrightled.com2012-09-02 23.11.47.jpg2012-09-02 23.12.26.jpg2012-09-02 23.13.03.jpg

it cost me about $100 bucks to make this with aluminum tube and angles from homedepot...good luck

 

[Saratj1]

Shimmer comes from one single point of bright light, such as from metal halide or a bright led. So a bunch of less intense light sources will not produce much shimmer, you need a single point of bright light.