Sum of all Fish Tranquility!

[JamisonBWolsh]

My Tinfoils were going CRAZY when I turned the lights on in the morning, see here is an idea.. a NIGHTLITE!!!

OK... Here is some research on the Miracle BEAM L.E.D.S.

here is the link companies: http://miraclebeam.com/hilite.asp

Some people talking about it:
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=...oogle<br />+Search&meta=group%3Drec.aquaria.*

Basically it got Rave reviews from those people.
It costs $24.95 at bigalsonline and petwarehouse as well...
and each additional light is 6.99
I cant find any articles on the net on these lights. Before buying it, I would have liked to get more info on the LED's, but cant find much out there. PINBALLQUEENS mothers tank has one and she says her mother (and fish) love this device. So I think I will buy it..
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Here is a link of one of their new products.. I guess when you want a DISCO feel to your fish.
http://miraclebeam.com/aquahome.asp

Here is the link to their LAZER Lights: Many claims that I think is misinformation:
http://miraclebeam.com/aqualas.asp
You got to check out their claims...you will get a laugh.
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An iteresting night lite setup (not miracle beam)
http://www.beingseen.com/
Im not going to use this method.
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[JamisonBWolsh]

here is another link:

http://www.miraclebeam.com/fishzine.asp

 

[pinballqueen]

It looks like all of those links are from the company's advertising/information site. You might try doing a google search for LED aquarium lights to see what it brings up and give you a broader research base.

www.google.com

 

[JamisonBWolsh]

Originally posted by pinballqueen
It looks like all of those links are from the company's advertising/information site. You might try doing a google search for LED aquarium lights to see what it brings up and give you a broader research base.

www.google.com

Yea.. not much on GOOGLE about it. Just the second link in my first statement. I never heard anything bad about it and you said your moms fish LOVE it..

 

[pinballqueen]

The only problem I've seen with these things is that once the bulb goes, you're out 8 bucks to buy a new light, socket, casing, bulb and all. I'm pretty sure the bulbs are sealed in there permanently. It takes about a year for them to go, though.

 

[JamisonBWolsh]

Im not sure about "real life experience", but the miracle beam homepage says each light lasts for 25000 hours (more than 3 years in ON all the time). If this is true or not? whose to say? I would buy any replacement or additonal modules (led lights) at big als for 6.99 each.


But then again, check out this webpage and see what they claim as fact: http://miraclebeam.com/aqualas.asp

Longer fish life span
kills bacteria
increase incubation for the fry eggs and growth rate
increases fishes color.
Increase disease resistance

could that be true with the lazers? dont know...but Im getting the led's

 

[pinballqueen]

The line about lazer lights is bs. The life of the bulbs is a little exaggerated, I think. They are, after all, trying to sell this thing to you.... The lifespan of a regular lightbulb that goes in a lamp is advertised on the bulb as 1000 hours. Please...how many bulbs have you seen last that long.

On the plus side, it does take the led's at least a year of 24/7 use to blow out. I think certain colors will go first...the green was the first to go in Mom's tank, and the amber and blue are still going just fine. If this is going in a tank to simulate moonlight, go with the blue. If you want it to keep your fish from going nuts when the lights go on, get the amber. It works more like a flood light, and it is more obvious as "bright" rather than just a muted color on light-colored decoration. They put off about the same amount of light as the led on your tv remote, regardless, but the amber is at a slower wavelength, so it has a less focused beam, much more scattered out. Also, be ready for a shock at how much suspended material is in your tank. That's what picks up the light in the first place, otherwise it would shine like a laser and just strike the gravel, leaving a little round "stage spot". The individual grains of floating material are responsible for making your tank look brighter (scary, huh).

Mandy, former theatre-lighter....

 

[JamisonBWolsh]

Thanks Pinball Queen:

Im going to pick it up at walmart (great return policy). I would save almost 10 dollars if I buy from Bigalsonline or petwarehouse.... but since its is the holidays, it will take forever to get here. I would get the amber from big als. So you would go with the amber light? ok..thanks! I know it comes with the blue and the green light.

Ps. Can I get a hotel discount?

PPS.. why dont you get one?

 

[pinballqueen]

If you remind me who you are when you reserve, maybe....

As far as the lights in my tank, I've got my big one broken down at the moment due to lack of space, and my little ten gallon would look silly with all those wires in it. It has a sand bottom and sparse decoration (mostly crystals, I'm a geology nut), so I wouldn't be able to hide the hardware to my satisfaction. Plus, I'm broke....a 30 dollar investment in the aquarium seems a little trivial right now, since I've gotta save up about 2 grand for when the baby gets here so I can afford maternity leave....

 

[Argento13]

why not just turn on the room light before switching on the aquarium light??