Opinions on underwater lights?

[Jannika]

I received a free LED lightstrip/bubbler with my Penguin filter, but that thing is really bright. I can't imagine my future fish enjoying 6 red beacons that could land a jumbo jet. It looks unnatural, but I'm thinking maybe a blue, white or green SINGLE light might add some pizazz to the tank. Or are these mainly for reef tanks? Thoughts?

Here's before and after pictures (I took it out).

 

[trigiver01]

That red is kind of fierce...but honestly I've never even considered underwater lights before. I think, if done right, it could add a nice spice! I picture dimmer cool colors (green, blue, white), though. Not runway lights. haha

 

[The Zigman]

I dont really like anything that loooks un-natural

As far As i know theres nothing in nature that has LEDs attached to its forehead, and swims underwater. I also dont really care for airstones.. Where are they from? Never seen them in any national geographic shows.

Maybe mount them outside, above the water, as to cast a reddish glow into the water simuating sunrise, or sunset?

IDK, Just My opinion...

 

[jlcarr88]

I was wondering the same thing. I would definitely go with a lighter color, but I think it could look nice. If anybody has done this please post picks. This is something I would like to try, but would like to see how it looks first.

 

[Knoxx]

I dont really like anything that loooks un-natural

As far As i know theres nothing in nature that has LEDs attached to its forehead, and swims underwater. I also dont really care for airstones.. Where are they from? Never seen them in any national geographic shows.

Maybe mount them outside, above the water, as to cast a reddish glow into the water simuating sunrise, or sunset?

IDK, Just My opinion...

What about the fricken Bass with laser beams attached to their heads from Austin Powers?

 

[xVitox]

What about the fricken Bass with laser beams attached to their heads from Austin Powers?

beat me to it...curses!

 

[Jannika]

:grinyes: You guys are cracking me up.

I just ordered this blue led that can go anywhere in the tank, so I'll let you know how that works out and post some pics.

http://www.bigalsonline.com/edealin...684&siId=1924177&catParentID=18372&scId=18372

 

[cryeth_the_raven]

so long as they are designed for use with aquariums and are low wattage I see nothing wrong with using them- it is after all your tank.

 

[Jannika]

I really like this nifty blue LED.

buried in the gravel

sticking it to the top was the best, like moonbeams

 

[odinthejd]

cool but not for me cause I like natural looking tanks.