does anyone else block there light out with cardboard

[joedodge]

on my old 75 gallon i used a 24" light almost all the way blocked out with cardboard to dim the light and on my 36" tank i use the same 24" light mostly blocked off with cardboard i use aquaglo bulbs i like the nice light but dimmed down does anyone else do this

 

[sharp tooth]

i used to use tinfoil. then it can get as hot as it wants.

 

[joedodge]

thats a good idea i love the way aquaglo bulbs look and love powerglos but they a lil pricey but there so bright i prefer dimmer light and i think my fish do to the only problem is i end up with dark spots blocking the light off

 

[joedodge]

hmm was looking threw old threads has anyone ever done a piece of cloth under the light if so howd it work for you what color did you use

 

[spo10bitoy]

i think you should use water cellophane.. it has differt colors and it could dim your liight.. just cover the light tube...

 

[uncwnells]

paint your glass tops or glass strip in the light

 

[joedodge]

i wasnt wanting to use paint to perminent i like the celephane idea does anyone else prefer dimmed lighting

 

[nfored]

I like to let the hard water build up and turn the pretty clear glass a hazy cataract color to dim my lights

 

[joedodge]

ooh good idea grrr to bad mine are crystal clear

 

[nfored]

Just a though but you could get another sheet of glass or acrylic from Home Depot paint that, or scuff it up so that it doesn't allow so much light.

I remember when I tried a planted tank, I was always cleaning the glass bellow the light. Water would splash on it, then the intense light would make a thick coat of algae grow.