Have you seen submersible moon lights?

[lennon]

I saw those on that famous auction site. The aqua moon submersible moon lights. They had regular ones and the ones that can get wet. I liked that one for safety..but wondered if this was ok to use and then just add the other lights too.
Anyone with suggestions or advise?
Thanks much!

 

[nolson]

I personally would not want to put anything electrical into my tank, Light wise you know. Ive heard about them and also seen them but id stick with the ones that stay out of the water

 

[kablamo]

powerheads are electrical, if you can seal out 120 volts AC then you can definitely sheild out 6v 300 mA DC, which is what the moonlights run off of, thats almost no electricity at all! If they are made by a professional, then you are good, even if you are worried, you can add some aquarium silicon and seal it right up!

 

[lennon]

Originally Posted by Kablamo
powerheads are electrical, if you can seal out 120 volts AC then you can definitely sheild out 6v 300 mA DC, which is what the moonlights run off of, thats almost no electricity at all! If they are made by a professional, then you are good, even if you are worried, you can add some aquarium silicon and seal it right up!

Thanks. Yes, that is the only reason I liked the submersable one. It was completely covered up as compared to the regular ones which were completely open and if water splashed..they would crack. So I wanted the protection. I didn't plan on putting them in the water..I just wanted to put them on top but with protection. Plus, they say they do not use to much electric..so that is a plus too.
This was one and below is another. which do you think is better or is there any difference?
Features:
One of the first submersible moonlights on e
One 12" tube per set including all fittings supplied to fix to your tank
Full acrylic casing with a thickened internal diameter to prevent breakage or damage
Lightly tinted casing for improved color
Pre-wired with 12V DC Power Adaptor for easy connection
High Output, low power, low temperature light tube
Extremely low power usage
comes complete and ready to go!
Specifications
Length : 300 mm
Voltage : 570 ± 40 V
Current : 3.5 mA
Power : 2.85 ± 0.30 W
Brightness : Over 18000 ± 3000 nt (cd/m2)
Life Time : Over 15000 Hour
Input Voltage : DC 12 V
300mm Acrylic Tube
Plug & Play
OTHER:
Blue Moon LED Aquarium Light
Add a moon cycle to your lighting system?
Create a more natural environment for you aquarium. The addition of a PM moon cycle will allow you a new and wonderful way to view your aquatic inhabitants.
Running a fluorecent for extended periods of time will increase algae growth. Now with the use of the Blue Moon Aquarium Light, you can watch the ecosystem you have created like never before.
Blue Moon LED Aquarium Light creates a sparkling moonbeam effect that helps to encourage Lunar spawning cycles. This special luminace also enables aquarists to observe the natural nocturnal behaviors of tank inhabitants.
Fully waterproof for submersible or external use.
Mounting clips with suction cups included.
Two prong plug.
Dimension: 20" length w/ 6' power cord
Note:
This product has a misprint on the box describing a controller, the "Blue Moon LED Aquarium Light" does not include a controller. The "Blue Moon LED Aquarium Light" is complete and ready to use, and has no need for a controller.

 

[lennon]

So no need to get the ones that are attached to the other lights?
That would save alittle $'s hopefully.

 

[chipmaker]

Something tells me they are not a true moon light in the proper range of color, if they have to have an additional color tinted tube.......I have dropped my coral life moon light in the tank already without any adverse effects. They do not really get hot enough to crack like a typical PC or other bulb does. I think the proper place is in the hood though for lunar lights, so why would they want to submerge them. Guess if the color spectrum is right, they could be mounted in the hood, and no real need to submerge them.

 

[lennon]

Originally Posted by chipmaker
Something tells me they are not a true moon light in the proper range of color, if they have to have an additional color tinted tube.......I have dropped my coral life moon light in the tank already without any adverse effects. They do not really get hot enough to crack like a typical PC or other bulb does. I think the proper place is in the hood though for lunar lights, so why would they want to submerge them. Guess if the color spectrum is right, they could be mounted in the hood, and no real need to submerge them.

I didn't realize there was a difference. I thought the moonlights were basically just a blue color.
I guess I'll have to research more.
thanks much

 

[mudplayerx]

Make sure you guys realize that moon lights are for aesthetic reasons only. They don't really help anything grow in the tank at all. You could probably save a ton of money and buy a nightlight and put it behind the tank with a blue Christmas bulb in it.

 

[airforceb2]

But that would be too easy. Don't you have to get the most expensive stuff in this hobby?!?!
Good call!!!

 

[lennon]

Originally Posted by mudplayerx
Make sure you guys realize that moon lights are for aesthetic reasons only. They don't really help anything grow in the tank at all. You could probably save a ton of money and buy a nightlight and put it behind the tank with a blue Christmas bulb in it.

chip wrote that it needs to be in the proper range of color...I was not sure what that meant.
So this is really not an issue..I can just buy the blue moon lights I saw? Someone said to ask about the wavelength...is that important?
Thanks so much for the advise...