black light

[hcover]

Myhusband thinks it'd be cool to have a black light - one of the glow things in the tank for night time. Is this a good idea. Does it effect the fish? Is there a better, cooler idea than that?

hcover

 

[pp01862]

Good question. I recently bought a sleeve that fits over a traditional fluorescent tube. I have not tried it out yet. I got it because my fish seem to dislike the bright light, so thought this might be "softer".

http://www.thatpetplace.com/Products/KW/F37FX/Class/Aquarium+Supplies+Lighting+Color/T1/F37FX+0413+0036/EDP/40528/Itemdy00.aspx

 

[NoDeltaH2O]

it sure as hell hurts my eyes.

May give your fish the munchies though...

 

[Etheostoma]

Blacklight no good without very super filtration. The tiniest particles will show up and make normally gem-clear water look cloudy. You'll want to probably stack carbon in line with diatoms...I really cannot guess as to what kind of filtration would be needed.

Also, a 15w tube blacklight might reveal weird stains on your walls (or ceiling) that'll make you run and fetch industrial solvents then hire a painter.

...Happened to me once. I'm better, sort-of. Skittles seem to help. :/

Oh, hey, grats on the graduation NoDelta!

 

[fishtrap]

Black light or ultraviolet (UV) could be quite damaging to your fishes eyes. It's very harmful to human eyes and skin. Thumbs down on that idea.

Delta...LMFAO

 

[micah2012]

Look up R2 Moonlight. I just got one for my tank and it is awesome. A nice blue moonlight glow in the tank that doesn't spread throught the room. It was about 29 bucks and totally worth it.

http://www.aquarium-supply.biz/ordering/lighting_r2solutions.htm

 

[noncentric]

Yep, moonlights would be a good alternative (as Micah mentioned).

There are a lot of suppliers of these products. Most LFS's also sell moonlights, which are also called "lunar" lights. You can check online stores like BigAls and DrsFoster&Smith, or you can check EBay.

Good luck!