Opinions on moon lights.

Dollarbill · 06/02/2006, 09:38 AM

Doeas anyone use Moon Lights? Whats your opinion of them. thanks. (pictures make them look neat but not sure) db

Shooter7 · 06/02/2006, 09:40 AM

I love moonlights. Had them on my smaller tank, now saving up to put them on my big tank.

jag911 · 06/02/2006, 10:28 AM

not sure if the fish really know the difference rather then just dark or not.... but they certainly aren't *hurt* by them. They do let *me* see in the tank at night, which has been a great experience. Definately recommend getting as a part of a better lighting *all in one* like unit

shoddyk · 06/02/2006, 10:31 AM

I run 6 blue moon lights over my 125 gallon. I love the way it looks at night.

bheron · 06/02/2006, 10:34 AM

I love moonlights and recommend them for enhanced viewing. Cant say much for claims on helping spawning.

But, I will say, dont go out a and spend a fortune on them. You can build a set yourself (www.lebos.com) or even use a set of xmas lights like I do!

Phyxius · 06/02/2006, 10:41 AM

I run them on all of mine. Its for more of a night look than actual moonlight functionality on mine. They actual make some of the corals glow in the tank too

michaeldaly · 06/02/2006, 11:43 AM

I made my own moonlight using a pc cold cathode tube

Dollarbill · 06/02/2006, 12:29 PM

How about the luner tracker or is it one in the same to just turn them on and off with a timer? Thanks

tkeracer619 · 06/02/2006, 01:09 PM

i use two pc fans that have 4 blue led's biult in to each. They help with air circulation and give me moonlight. Which btw is awsome. when i cant sleep I come out and stalk the tank. can't do that in total darkness.

ToTaLCHaoS13 · 06/02/2006, 02:23 PM

I run 4 on my 90 gallon and have situated my "show-piece" coral under them so when they are on the coral really glows nice.

reeftalker · 06/02/2006, 03:10 PM

I also use pc fans with LEDs built in. Looks nice and keeps the tank cool.

lilprincess · 06/02/2006, 03:20 PM

For night entertainment, I absolutely love my moonlights. They are especially helpful for observing if you regularly get home late at night like I do, and they double as a nightlight!

fishfreak2407 · 06/02/2006, 03:45 PM

ya, they really give some corals and mushrooms the "blacklight effect" really cool

bheron · 06/02/2006, 05:41 PM

dollarbill - as far as the "lunartracker" stuff, i dont know if ive ever heard any proof on the stages of the moon effecting anything specific in the tank. but it is a cool idea. still, i wouldnt go out and pay out $$$ for something like that.

i recommend using moon lights as purely asthetic at this point. thats just my opinion!

Mike 1911A1 · 06/02/2006, 06:36 PM

I have a fixture with 2x150W MH, 4x65W PC and 6 dimmable blue LEDs for moon lights. They look great at night. You can observe everything in the tank without startling animals with a flashlight. Also, animals that can see you during the day can't at night so you can get up close without them knowing. Sheesh I need to get a life!

Mike

BigJosh · 06/02/2006, 06:39 PM

I have a fixture with 6 white moon lilights. Anyone ever use the white ones? Made by current usa

tkeracer619 · 06/02/2006, 07:03 PM

i like blue... it gives a dark rich blue that seems fitting for reef tanks. Cant say anything for white. But you can........ what do they look like?

BigJosh · 06/02/2006, 07:27 PM

I don't have the tank up and running right now to see how I like it.

lilprincess · 06/02/2006, 09:45 PM

I grew up only seeing blue moonlights and didn't see the whites until a few months ago, and I definitely like the whites over the blue. The whites look more natural to me because it actually looks like moonlight. And so far, I have yet to experience a blue moon...

michaeldaly · 06/03/2006, 03:18 AM

from under the sea the moon will appear blue

lilprincess · 06/03/2006, 06:18 AM

everything under the sea appears blue, even sunlight if you're not right at the surface

Danfish · 06/03/2006, 06:26 AM

For those of you using PC parts (I have spared of both the cold cathode and the blue fans) how do you mount and power them? Just mount a spare power supply somewere close to the tank and then drill the parts into your cover?

I'm thinking of using my spare PC parts but am not too keen on putting a PC power supply so close to water.

BigJosh · 06/03/2006, 07:13 AM

to power the power supply from a pc, you will need to jump the green and black wire to turn it on.

gabegmonkey · 06/03/2006, 10:46 AM

I just got my Aqualite with blue moonlights and it's sweet!

I would definitely tell you to get a light with moonlights as well. If not for the fish then certainly for the fishkeeper. It has enhanced my enjoyment of my tank...

I prefer the blue since most oceanic light would be blue... but if you're a pureist and were keeping shallow water species then a white moonlight might well be appropriate...

Dollarbill · 06/05/2006, 11:53 AM

Is there a recipe for "how many lights per tank" Ive got a 180 - 6 feet long. How many lights would be suffecient. 3 or 4? thanks db

06/02/2006, 09:38 AM	#1
Dollarbill Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 250	Opinions on moon lights. Doeas anyone use Moon Lights? Whats your opinion of them. thanks. (pictures make them look neat but not sure) db __________________ "Her eyeballs will fall out of her head"....Doc Eason Current Tank Info: Custom acrylic 180 bow front

06/02/2006, 09:40 AM	#2
Shooter7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tolono, IL Posts: 6,754	I love moonlights. Had them on my smaller tank, now saving up to put them on my big tank. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 10 years salty - standard 29g reef - moved from 120 gal reef, 2x250w Reeflux 10k's on ARO electronics and VHO super actinics on Icecap ballast, 2xTunze 6060, MSX 200 skimmer, GEO 612 Ca reactor, mag 12 return

06/02/2006, 10:28 AM	#3
jag911 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: ks Posts: 45	not sure if the fish really know the difference rather then just dark or not.... but they certainly aren't hurt by them. They do let me see in the tank at night, which has been a great experience. Definately recommend getting as a part of a better lighting all in one like unit __________________ just keep swimming just keep swimming swimming swimming Current Tank Info: 46b/ barely reef

06/02/2006, 10:34 AM	#5
bheron Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Valley Forge, PA Posts: 2,655	I love moonlights and recommend them for enhanced viewing. Cant say much for claims on helping spawning. But, I will say, dont go out a and spend a fortune on them. You can build a set yourself (www.lebos.com) or even use a set of xmas lights like I do! __________________ Bryan Current Tank Info: 220 since Nov 2005

06/02/2006, 10:41 AM	#6
Phyxius Moving About Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: RTP NC Posts: 2,405	I run them on all of mine. Its for more of a night look than actual moonlight functionality on mine. They actual make some of the corals glow in the tank too __________________ -Mike I never drink water because of the disgusting things that fish do in it. W. C. Fields Current Tank Info: JUST SOLD AND TOOK DOWN ALL 11/10---210g AGA, 80g sump, Tunze Streams. Tunze ATO,RK Elite Controller, RKII,Dart, GEO Calcium& Nielsen Kalk Reactors,GEO media reactor, Kaleini Rock, 3-250 watt 14k EVC , VHO..... 34g Solana and 60g cube

06/02/2006, 10:31 AM	#4
shoddyk Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 568	I run 6 blue moon lights over my 125 gallon. I love the way it looks at night.

06/02/2006, 11:43 AM	#7
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	I made my own moonlight using a pc cold cathode tube

06/02/2006, 12:29 PM	#8
Dollarbill Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 250	How about the luner tracker or is it one in the same to just turn them on and off with a timer? Thanks __________________ "Her eyeballs will fall out of her head"....Doc Eason Current Tank Info: Custom acrylic 180 bow front

06/02/2006, 01:09 PM	#9
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	i use two pc fans that have 4 blue led's biult in to each. They help with air circulation and give me moonlight. Which btw is awsome. when i cant sleep I come out and stalk the tank. can't do that in total darkness. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

06/02/2006, 02:23 PM	#10
ToTaLCHaoS13 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cartersville, GA Posts: 379	I run 4 on my 90 gallon and have situated my "show-piece" coral under them so when they are on the coral really glows nice.

06/02/2006, 03:10 PM	#11
reeftalker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 27	I also use pc fans with LEDs built in. Looks nice and keeps the tank cool. __________________ Winners are not those who never fail, but those who never quit Current Tank Info: 80 Gallon - T5

06/02/2006, 03:20 PM	#12
lilprincess Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 256	For night entertainment, I absolutely love my moonlights. They are especially helpful for observing if you regularly get home late at night like I do, and they double as a nightlight! __________________ Valerie "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." -Colin Powel Current Tank Info: 29g Nano & 46g

06/02/2006, 03:45 PM	#13
fishfreak2407 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: california, bay area Posts: 221	ya, they really give some corals and mushrooms the "blacklight effect" really cool __________________ lost in a salty wonderland trying to create the perfect reef stew!! Current Tank Info: 100 gall fresh,60 gall fowlr, 16 gall bow reef

06/02/2006, 05:41 PM	#14
bheron Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Valley Forge, PA Posts: 2,655	dollarbill - as far as the "lunartracker" stuff, i dont know if ive ever heard any proof on the stages of the moon effecting anything specific in the tank. but it is a cool idea. still, i wouldnt go out and pay out $$$ for something like that. i recommend using moon lights as purely asthetic at this point. thats just my opinion! __________________ Bryan Current Tank Info: 220 since Nov 2005

06/02/2006, 06:36 PM	#15
Mike 1911A1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 324	I have a fixture with 2x150W MH, 4x65W PC and 6 dimmable blue LEDs for moon lights. They look great at night. You can observe everything in the tank without startling animals with a flashlight. Also, animals that can see you during the day can't at night so you can get up close without them knowing. Sheesh I need to get a life! Mike

06/02/2006, 06:39 PM	#16
BigJosh Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Trenton Ohio Posts: 61	I have a fixture with 6 white moon lilights. Anyone ever use the white ones? Made by current usa __________________ Joshua Cheer up! The worst effects of what we're doing won't be felt until after we're all dead --Ashleigh Brilliant

06/02/2006, 07:03 PM	#17
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	i like blue... it gives a dark rich blue that seems fitting for reef tanks. Cant say anything for white. But you can........ what do they look like? __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

06/02/2006, 07:27 PM	#18
BigJosh Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Trenton Ohio Posts: 61	I don't have the tank up and running right now to see how I like it. __________________ Joshua Cheer up! The worst effects of what we're doing won't be felt until after we're all dead --Ashleigh Brilliant

06/02/2006, 09:45 PM	#19
lilprincess Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 256	I grew up only seeing blue moonlights and didn't see the whites until a few months ago, and I definitely like the whites over the blue. The whites look more natural to me because it actually looks like moonlight. And so far, I have yet to experience a blue moon... __________________ Valerie "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." -Colin Powel Current Tank Info: 29g Nano & 46g

06/03/2006, 03:18 AM	#20
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	from under the sea the moon will appear blue

06/03/2006, 06:18 AM	#21
lilprincess Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mukilteo, WA Posts: 256	everything under the sea appears blue, even sunlight if you're not right at the surface __________________ Valerie "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." -Colin Powel Current Tank Info: 29g Nano & 46g

06/03/2006, 06:26 AM	#22
Danfish Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 296	For those of you using PC parts (I have spared of both the cold cathode and the blue fans) how do you mount and power them? Just mount a spare power supply somewere close to the tank and then drill the parts into your cover? I'm thinking of using my spare PC parts but am not too keen on putting a PC power supply so close to water.

06/03/2006, 07:13 AM	#23
BigJosh Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Trenton Ohio Posts: 61	to power the power supply from a pc, you will need to jump the green and black wire to turn it on. __________________ Joshua Cheer up! The worst effects of what we're doing won't be felt until after we're all dead --Ashleigh Brilliant

06/03/2006, 10:46 AM	#24
gabegmonkey Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 413	I just got my Aqualite with blue moonlights and it's sweet! I would definitely tell you to get a light with moonlights as well. If not for the fish then certainly for the fishkeeper. It has enhanced my enjoyment of my tank... I prefer the blue since most oceanic light would be blue... but if you're a pureist and were keeping shallow water species then a white moonlight might well be appropriate...

06/05/2006, 11:53 AM	#25
Dollarbill Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Beautiful Colorado Posts: 250	Is there a recipe for "how many lights per tank" Ive got a 180 - 6 feet long. How many lights would be suffecient. 3 or 4? thanks db __________________ "Her eyeballs will fall out of her head"....Doc Eason Current Tank Info: Custom acrylic 180 bow front