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  1. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i was thinking of get a moonlight strip for my tank to bring out some colors. the lfs told me about different blues and watt bulbs. what should i be looking for? and if any1 uses them where did u get it? ive been all over the web searching but again not sure what i should be buying.
     
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  2. bjc541

    bjc541 Fire Shrimp

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    Idk about bringing out colors. But I like em for longer viewing period.
     
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  3. aw1447

    aw1447 Montipora Capricornis

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    Yeah they don't really "bring out colors", so to speak. Whatever you have in the tank thats neonish or really bright, will definitely shine real nice though. I think you should get one. They're very peaceful, and my fish seem to like them. Not sure on the diff blues though.. I have 6 blue LEDs that are built in my fixture. So I'd definitely recommend some sort of blue.
     
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  4. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    not sure how big of a tank you looking to light up, but I have a single R2 solutions led moonlight mounted over my 10g and its awesome. It shimmers nicely. I don't have anything in it as it's still cycling but i have place florescent items like high-lighters and such under and they glow just like under a black light. I leave mine when the main lights are on and you still see a small blue shimmer( probably b/c the tank is so small).

    So all in all I'm not sure how they would make you coral "pop" but if they had a florescent quality I could only imagine it would bring it out.
     
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  5. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i have a 55g and saw strips somewhere. the lfs has some on their dt at the same time as the reg lights were on and it brings out more colors it was kinda kool.
     
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  6. aquarium led

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    I think your tank need about 120W LED LIGHT:)
     
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  7. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    How come you keep writing 120w led light in multiple threads.

    And yes adding moonlights will help colors pop by adding the bluer actinic light. LEDs are awesome for moonlights. You can get some cheap strips for 50 to 100 bucks or you could build something from a rapidled kit.
     
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  8. Anthos312

    Anthos312 Millepora

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    bump, interested also
     
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  9. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I went with white LED moonlights because I like the shimmer more. Blue just doesn't appeal to me.
     
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  10. zzzzzzzzpr

    zzzzzzzzpr Purple Spiny Lobster

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    found some at big Als site. prettty cheap. they have all kinds.
     
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