Anyone ever use this lunar light?

[maxthedog123]

I saw this lunar light on ebay. Just curious if anyone has ever tried this option:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Aquarium-Moonli...1QQihZ002QQcategoryZ46314QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I want to get lunar light. I am trying to figure out what will work with my Current Nova Extreme 2x54w T5 fixture. Is it safe to put a row of LED's in with the bulbs on that fixture? It gets fairly hot. I have a glass top, so it may be possible to set something else on the glass.

My backup is the "spotlight" that I have seen others recommend on drsfostersmith
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=15550&N=2004+113544

 

[mellowvision]

keep in mind that you can use any strip of led's as lunar lights.... they are absolutley nothing fancy. same as in any electronics, party lights etc... a lot of the Current fixtures have leds too, I'd say if you keep it away from the heat source it should be ok... but have not tried myself.

 

[legendaryfrog]

No, I havent used that moonlight; it looks decent, but if you're looking for a cheap alternative I would recommend using blue christmas lights if you have any.

 

[mellowvision]

^perfect idea. they even make christmas lights LED now, so you can have the benefits of low power consumption and low heat.

 

[Derringer]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Awesome-Aquariu...ryZ46314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I added one of these to my 75g tank - IMO, looks great at night! Tough to capture the beauty in a picture, but I went and took a quick snapshot for ya.

I liked this one because it came in a reflector hood that fit right on my tank.

 

[maxthedog123]

I saw those too on ebay. Do you have room for other lights or do you just put this on your tank when you want to use them? I have a Current Nova Extreme fixture and for me to use these would be just like the picture on ebay - I'd have to put it over the lids that open up on my all glass top.

 

[Derringer]

I saw those too on ebay. Do you have room for other lights or do you just put this on your tank when you want to use them? I have a Current Nova Extreme fixture and for me to use these would be just like the picture on ebay - I'd have to put it over the lids that open up on my all glass top.

I have this plus my normal lighting reflector - its only a couple inches or so wide; fits perfectly across the tank. Have it and the other lights on timers - I dont move a thing.

 

[gingerinaustin]

No, I havent used that moonlight; it looks decent, but if you're looking for a cheap alternative I would recommend using blue christmas lights if you have any.

I suppose blue **LED** Christmas lights would work, or maybe even the big fat old-fashioned bulbs, maybe on a small tank--but on a 55 gallon, a string of blue twinkle lights provide no appreciable light.