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06/19/2011, 02:10 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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Too much moonlight? (led)
Hey all, I just brought home and set up my new(to me) 150g tank yesterday, pics to come, and it is running on led's and also has a led moonlight strip in the rear of the canopy. When on, it is definitely not as bright as when the blues are on, but they still light up the whole tank. The strip must have 50 or more LEDs running the length of it. I know there are countless threads on here about moonlight and pros and cons etc., but I didn't find any info if there was such a thing as too much?
Any comments and info would be great! Thanks! |
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06/19/2011, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Edmond, OK
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It should be fine mine stay on when main lights are off with no ill effects.
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06/19/2011, 03:44 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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i have mine on a timer that turn them off at 1230 just because i like it dark in my house when im giong to sleep lol but before i had them on all night with no problems
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06/19/2011, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Lake Worth, Florida
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The only thing I can add is cycle them off 2 days a month or so to simulate the natural cycle.
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06/19/2011, 04:47 PM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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i have pretty bright led moonlights that are on timer from 10pm to 2am every nite.
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06/19/2011, 08:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: SW Ohio
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It is doubtful that any moonlighting will interfer with an otherwise good tank, Just watch the photoperiod.
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