[firefiend]

Hi, all. So my 10 gallon has a 12 hour photo-period; 4 hours on, 4 hours off, 4 hours on again. By the time I get home the lights are off. I do most of my maintenance and inspections in the morning before work so there are no visibility issues there but when I get home I'd like to be able to sit and enjoy the tank for a bit.

So, I'm looking to install some moonlights. My hood sits ~10 inches from the water surface and last night I held my phone up under the hood with my flashlight app using a bluish light and the effect was surprisingly pleasant.

So, what kind of fixtures/bulbs are people using for the moonlighting applications? I've never done this kind of lighting before so it's a completely new experience for me.

 

[O2surplus]

You could use a short strip of LEDs. Look around, they're easy to find and install. You can power them from a small plug-in dc power source and just leave them on 24/7.

 

[Craigthor]

I'm using coralife lunar pods in moon white. 1-2 pods would be plenty for your tank especially if you can mount them up higher.

Craig

 

[OverStocked]

I'm using coralife lunar pods in moon white. 1-2 pods would be plenty for your tank especially if you can mount them up higher.

Craig

How many would you use on a 75>?

 

[Craigthor]

How many would you use on a 75>?

2 would probably be plenty I have 3 over my 150 currently. Had 6 but removed 3 of the pods.

Craig

 

[OverStocked]

2 would probably be plenty I have 3 over my 150 currently. Had 6 but removed 3 of the pods.

Craig

You should sell me the extra.

 

[Craigthor]

You should sell me the extra.

I could, you would have to modify one of the jumpers with a power plug/ transformer to power them.

Craig

 

[OverStocked]

I could, you would have to modify one of the jumpers with a power plug/ transformer to power them.

Craig

shoot me a message. Do I owe you some ferts for the club? I feel like I missed something...

 

[astrosag]

Why not just move the photoperiod so that it encompasses the time you spend at home after work?..Seems cheaper

 

[londonloco]

Why not just move the photoperiod so that it encompasses the time you spend at home after work?..Seems cheaper

+1 on this. All my tanks lights are on from 2pm - 10pm. Fish really don't care if you screw with the lighting!

 

[firefiend]

Why not just move the photoperiod so that it encompasses the time you spend at home after work?..Seems cheaper

What's the fun in that? I see the tank lit and sometimes I turn lights back on for a bit but I'd like something less intense in the late hours.

 

[fresh.salty]

Om my 90g I just run a single bulb 8-10pm. I've had "moonlights" in the past and while it might look neat I can't really see much. lol

 

[astrosag]

What's the fun in that? I see the tank lit and sometimes I turn lights back on for a bit but I'd like something less intense in the late hours.

Well, then you're really just looking for moonlights - not just the ability to catch your fish with the lights on after work

In which case, I agree with you! There's no fun in that! Go for the moonlighting

 

[Craigthor]

I enjoy the moonlight as I will sit and enjoy the tank with all the lights and the computer off and enjoy the tank for abit before I head to sleep.

Craig

 

[Rainer]

I enjoy the moonlight as I will sire and enjoy the tank...

Um, TMI, dude.

 

[Craigthor]

Um, TMI, dude.

edited... :icon_redf

 

[Rainer]

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[firefiend]

edited... :icon_redf

Lol... I liked your original post better!