DIY moonlights too bright?

aarond21 · 12/05/2011, 10:27 PM

I made this little contraption of blue LEDs for moonlights. Just curious people opinions on it. Is it too bright? Its on a 72 BF.

tkeracer619 · 12/06/2011, 01:00 AM

I personally don't like strong moonlights. While it doesn't look too bright the fact that your camera phone can get a pic tells me its too much. For my taste at least.

I have 2 blue leds in the back corner of my 360 that shoot across the water. I had 2 on each side but turned one side off.

discus513 · 12/06/2011, 01:32 AM

I dont think they are too bright, mine are much brighter

rjcranor · 12/06/2011, 07:56 AM

I have 4 sets of 2 moon lights that appear to put off at least that much light if not more.

TheFishMan65 · 12/06/2011, 08:10 AM

I think for a real answer we would need PAR numbers.

12/05/2011, 10:27 PM	#1
aarond21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 109	DIY moonlights too bright? I made this little contraption of blue LEDs for moonlights. Just curious people opinions on it. Is it too bright? Its on a 72 BF.

12/06/2011, 01:00 AM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I personally don't like strong moonlights. While it doesn't look too bright the fact that your camera phone can get a pic tells me its too much. For my taste at least. I have 2 blue leds in the back corner of my 360 that shoot across the water. I had 2 on each side but turned one side off. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

12/06/2011, 08:10 AM	#5
TheFishMan65 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,618	I think for a real answer we would need PAR numbers. __________________ Click my home page for Thread Summaries Current Tank Info: 75 gallon lps and fish

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12/06/2011, 01:32 AM	#3
discus513 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 63	I dont think they are too bright, mine are much brighter

12/06/2011, 07:56 AM	#4
rjcranor Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Gratiot Mi. Posts: 341	I have 4 sets of 2 moon lights that appear to put off at least that much light if not more.