rule of thumb for moonlights?

[Duds]

what is the rule of thumb for moonlights? want to upgrade lights and going to get moonlights already included with it
Thanks
Duds

 

[Moe_K]

I don't think there is a rule of thumb for moonlights.
As far as I know (AFAIK), they don't perform any real function except letting you see in the tank at dark.

 

[Duds]

o I thought there was o well I guess not I have a 29 gal and want to know how many you would suggest?
Thanks
Duds

 

[Kevin McG]

1 or 2 3/4 watts each should give a nice effect

 

[Duds]

ok thanks
Duds

 

[Yaktop]

some people use the moon lights to try to get some spawning going with the romantic lunar cycle

 

[Ba19Ma88]

I have to tell you I have been a fan of the "moonlight look" of my tank when I go downstairs in the middle of the night (often).

I just got these and I cannot rave enough of them especially how the light follow the lunar track. (Mid month is brightest and beginning and end of the month dimmer) (changes every day a bit just like the moon cycle)

I thought they were wroth every penny
Bruce


http://cgi.ebay.com/LunarTracker-2-...725607791QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Yaktop]

excellent. this is what I'm talking about. was thinking of using a laptop program that controls day and night but for the money this aint bad. good find.

I have to tell you I have been a fan of the "moonlight look" of my tank when I go downstairs in the middle of the night (often).

I just got these and I cannot rave enough of them especially how the light follow the lunar track. (Mid month is brightest and beginning and end of the month dimmer) (changes every day a bit just like the moon cycle)

I thought they were wroth every penny
Bruce


http://cgi.ebay.com/LunarTracker-2-...725607791QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Ba19Ma88]

I wish you were closer to take a look at mine but I am very pleased. One cool feature is you can reset the "cycle" anytime

 

[Ba19Ma88]

PS mine are on a standard 75 and 2 leds is plenty of light

 

[Yaktop]

got 3 great led lights but no lunar effect. wish I could just plug them in this timer thing.

 

[Ba19Ma88]

If you are good at wiring you possily could but these are a bit higher out put so it may be to your advantage to just go with these and drop down to 2 leds

 

[CamaroJWeed]

http://www.kaotica.com/frag/diy/moonlight/

I used this website when I first started making moonlight systems to help pay for the cost of this addiction...I mean hobby...

 

[Aquaman_68]

both are great links. I wonder if the dimmer will be compatible with ice cap moon lights.