Got my lunar lights

**Lolita** · 10-22-2009, 01:36 PM

I got the lights in! I Loooove the blue! It looks amazing directly over the bubble stone I have in the center of my tank.

It only lights up that one part of my tank though, as you see in the picture.

Should I get a second (link) and put them each on one side of the tank? Or is it better to only light up the center? I don't want to put TOO much light xD

Thanks!!

**Northernguy** · 10-22-2009, 01:43 PM

That was a nice touch!

If you can see the fish it should be fine.
Its probably brighter at home than in the pic.

I find that too many lights kills the effect.
After all its suppose to look like a moon ray!

**Lolita** · 10-22-2009, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by Northernguy

That was a nice touch!

If you can see the fish it should be fine.
Its probably brighter at home than in the pic.

I find that too many lights kills the effect.
After all its suppose to look like a moon ray!

=D Thanks. My father is going to help me build a hood like the ones you have on your tanks so I can hide my light fixture, and the lunar light will be directly attached to the hood. You inspired me

It does light up that very center part, but it's still pretty much pitch black on the far corners of the tank. I'd be able to see any fish near the center lol

**MonkeyPox** · 10-22-2009, 01:46 PM

Few things are as simple, yet can transform a tank and reinvigorate interest like lunar lights. Glad you enjoy them!

**dragoonwoman** · 10-22-2009, 01:49 PM

I have a Satellite Dual CF fixture on my 35 hex, and it has one white Lunar light built in. It lights only the center of the tank, just like in your picture.

I have an 8 LED blue light bar on my 5g tank, but pointed UP toward the reflector, instead of down into the tank. It gives a general blue glow throughout the entire tank without being too bright.

If you add another light and it seems too much, try pointing it up toward the reflector for a more subdued effect.

**Lolita** · 10-22-2009, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by MonkeyPox

Few things are as simple, yet can transform a tank and reinvigorate interest like lunar lights. Glad you enjoy them!

=D I love them! Right over the bubble stone, it makes the water sparkle and look almost like a flowing river. I kept my glasses on in bed and fell asleep with them because I was watching my tank with fascination... xD and there aren't even any fish in there yet!!

**Lolita** · 10-22-2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by dragoonwoman

I have a Satellite Dual CF fixture on my 35 hex, and it has one white Lunar light built in. It lights only the center of the tank, just like in your picture.

I have an 8 LED blue light bar on my 5g tank, but pointed UP toward the reflector, instead of down into the tank. It gives a general blue glow throughout the entire tank without being too bright.

If you add another light and it seems too much, try pointing it up toward the reflector for a more subdued effect.

=O Oh thank you! That's a great idea =D I'll give it a try after I get my hood made!!