Night light (LED) for planted tank

**mordrake** · 23rd Sep 2004, 15:52

hi

wondered whether anyone out there have night lights for their planted tanks. is it suitable and how will it affect the plants?

thanks to advise

**hirowen** · 23rd Sep 2004, 16:58

I don't have night light in my tank. I don't think it will affect plant much. But plants and fish do need some peaceful darkness period for resting.

**mordrake** · 23rd Sep 2004, 17:13

just thought it would be nice to simulate moon lighting in the tank like the marine setups. using marine tubes would be an exp option.
then can observe some of the nocturnal activities of our tank inhabitants

**blur2x** · 23rd Sep 2004, 17:45

try this LED DIY project at petfrd.com.

Go to Fish Keeping => Equipment & DIY. Look for "How to DIY a LED Tank Night Light"

**mordrake** · 23rd Sep 2004, 18:12

saw that article and some pics of planted tanks with moonlights so now tempted to do one for my tank.
thanks for the link.

**schema** · 23rd Sep 2004, 19:38

I did night light for my new lighting, see bottom right, yet to try out the effect.
Very simple, pm me if u need help

**cheesehazard** · 27th Sep 2004, 03:58

I used 12 ultra bright blue leds in my hood a while back and it worked ok. It made spot lights. I since have changed to 2 12 inch cold cathode lights. I think this works a lot better.

**crandf** · 27th Sep 2004, 13:33

some people have suggested filing down the tip of leds to make their light more diffused, but I think those very thin veil cloths or very fine plastic mesh may work as well. Or maybe a translucent plastic sheet.

**elmike** · 27th Sep 2004, 15:45

[quote:0eca74befd="mordrake"]just thought it would be nice to simulate moon lighting in the tank....
then can observe some of the nocturnal activities of our tank inhabitants

[/quote:0eca74befd]

Hey, you guys are good guys...
...this is what I call creating the right mood for fish to spawn

I suggest fixing a video camera as well