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Old 12-18-2005, 07:14 PM   #1
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Default cold cathode moon lighting,

ive seen it on a few different forums, has anyone tried it yet? creates a much better looking blue glow for moonlighting.
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Old 12-18-2005, 09:10 PM   #2
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I have used a similiar method, street glow's neo-blue neon lights that were designed for cars as cathodes are also used in cars but mainly for computers.

Not hard at all, takes me like 15mins to turn one into aquarium ready moonlighting.
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Old 12-18-2005, 09:37 PM   #3
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got any pics? what kind of ac adapter do you get?
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Old 01-11-2006, 06:30 PM   #4
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I am planning to add the "moonlight" to my tank also. Let me do a bit more homework and I'll get back to you in a bout 2-4 days. It should be pretty simple
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im just an idiot with electric, so be VERY VERY SPECIFIC PLEASE!!
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I am making some more in week or so i'll take pics of my steps.

I used old cell phone charger LOL
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I just use one of those alkaline battery powered mini lights with clamps.
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u can use any power cord as long as it brings the volts down to 12 volts or less.
the lower the voltage. the less bright or the less power ur lights are getting.

piece of cake to do!
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I saw the moonlights for tanks...is it just for Sw tanks or any kind of tanks?
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