Red light to view night creatures

5xevy

5xevy

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I keep reading threads where others recommend using a red light to view all of the night critters.

What can be used- red LEDs? What can you use to put in front of a flashlight and where would I get it?

Thanks.
 
5xevy said:
I keep reading threads where others recommend using a red light to view all of the night critters.

What can be used- red LEDs? What can you use to put in front of a flashlight and where would I get it?

Thanks.
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I got these very thin red plastic films at Walmart. 10 sheets for like 50 cents or something. I found it in the stationery section. I'm not sure what it's exactly used for but i think the cover said "all purpose crafts" or or something like that. And I wrapped these around a cheap flashlight I have.
 
skippy2 said:
I found my red-lensed flashlight at Walmart in the fishing section.
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Me too, although I originally bought mine for work, which had me outside at night. It's a headlamp with three different settings -- a white LED, red LED, and regular white bulb.
 
Thanks everyone. I will check in Walmart in the sporting/fishing department and stationery section. If I can't find any there, I'll go to the craft store next door.

I used to work with theater lighting/audio, but am not close enough now for it to be practical. Great idea though.

terror said:
my aquarium lights are red. does this mean the fish won't be spooked when i turn it on?
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fishieness said:
????
why'd you do that?
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Hehe. I bet that's colorful. You mean you've never used them before, or you don't have fish in there yet? You mean like these? (eBay link)
 
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