night lights

[xsdbs]

I have seen people using blue and white leds for night lights, is there a reason why blue or white and not red or green? is it just trying to replicate the moon light color? might be a dumb question but just curious. thanks

 

[Reefscape]

Not a dumb ? at all....Yes, its to try and replicate the moon filtering through the water, onto the reef...

 

[GregAW]

The blue lights also look very cool in a dark room.

 

[xsdbs]

thanks for the info, I have some high output leds that I had used on an automotive project and thought that i could put them to some use but I guess I will look into some blue leds.

 

[Fish-Addict]

Red is usually used to view nocturnal species and green is for enhancing plant colours.

 

[thincat]

I also read that red is detrimental to the health and growth of corals.

 

[xsdbs]

I also read that red is detrimental to the health and growth of corals.

you mean it could possibly kill the corals?

 

[reefplayground]

blue looks nicer at night

 

[xsdbs]

I agree and was just trying to use some stuff that was laying around.

blue looks nicer at night

 

[Cheech]

I like the white.