WMAS Discussion Forum : Moonlights; how much light? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:38:53 +0000 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 11:45:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14121 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Moonlights; how much light? : To me it is not worth it. I have...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127199&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127199 Author: Mike Savage
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Posted: September 16 2006 at 11:45am

To me it is not worth it. I have port 8 open on mine but it uses true moonrise/moonset times. Sometimes to moon rises and sets during daylight hours. It is a cool feature though.]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2006 11:45:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127199&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127199 <![CDATA[Moonlights; how much light? : I have heard(read) that the dc-8(neptune)...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127198&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127198 Author: bbeck4x4
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Posted: September 16 2006 at 11:38am

I have heard(read) that the dc-8(neptune) on port 8 will dim moonlights if they are incandesants. (it is a undocumented feature, they may flicker or somthing at a real low setting) I have been thinking about rearranging things as soon as I get the calcium reactor dialed in.
just wondering if the "feature" is worth the cost of getting the x10 modules. if that doesn't really work well,  or if I should just get a dc4 later.



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Posted: September 16 2006 at 11:32am

Bruce may be using his on a controller. I know he went with low watt incandescent and has a neptune. To use the moon phases on the controller you need incancescent.]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2006 11:32:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127197&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127197 <![CDATA[Moonlights; how much light? : anyone using them on a controller? ...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127173&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127173 Author: bbeck4x4
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Posted: September 16 2006 at 9:20am

anyone using them on a controller?]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:20:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127173&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127173 <![CDATA[Moonlights; how much light? : How about a string of blue christmas...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127171&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127171 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 14121
Posted: September 16 2006 at 9:02am

How about a string of blue christmas lights? Would that be too bright.]]> Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:02:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127171&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127171 <![CDATA[Moonlights; how much light? : I have 5 blue LEDs on mine and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14121&PID=127110&title=moonlights-how-much-light#127110 Author: Guests
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Posted: September 15 2006 at 4:36pm

I have 5 blue LEDs on mine and I'm happy with it, but it might be brighter than you are looking for.  I put them together myself for about 7-10 bucks - dimmable would be nice.  Critters still come out.  My tank is 36L" x 18"W x 24"H
I bought the LED's from this guy on ebay ...
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/LED-christmas-light-10-BLUE-8mm-uses-12V-power_W0QQitemZ170028056184QQihZ007QQcategoryZ7269QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 
They already have the resistor wired in.
 


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Subject: 14121
Posted: September 15 2006 at 3:34pm

I'm ready to put some moonlights on my 120G and am wondering how much light do I need?
 
I don't want daylight. I don't care to induce spawning or do moon cycles. I just want to be able to see what is going on in the tank when the other lights are off. I expect to have to wait for my eyes to adjust. If they make the corals fluoresce some that would be cool. Seems like the trend is for more and brighter. I want it dim enough so the night critters still come out and do their thing.
 
Anyone happy with their lights? Maybe a couple blue low watt incandescent? Maybe LEDs? Maybe dimmable?
 
Tank is 48" X 24" X 24"
 
Thanks,
Mike
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