moon light flourescents?

aquatix02 · Mar 9, 2003

hi,

i have heard talk of moonlight flourescents but how do they work?

from what i've read, fish are supposed to be unable to recognize certain parts of the light spectrum..

if i want to have a moonlight for my tank, what spectrum should i be looking for?

i have some concerns as i have a planted tank.. don't want to upset the day/night cycles that i'm currently maintaining in my aquarium.

(read about 'miraclebeam' laser lights on the web.. are they recommended?)

would appreciate any input on this..

thanks!

slipknottin · Mar 9, 2003

Theres moonlighting, and nightlighting.

Moonlighting is used with a blue or white bulb, and intensity is changed throughout the months as to follow the lunar cycle.

Nightlighting is done with a red bulb usually, and is left on all night. Most fish can not see red light.

aquatix02 · Mar 9, 2003

i see, thanks for the info.

125gJoe · Mar 10, 2003

Blue Moons

Also, I have heard of Blue Moons. I think these are actually Actinic bulbs used in saltwater set-ups..

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