Nice DIY $10 moonlights for 210 gallon native *LOAD WARNING*

[Kobeclone]

Hey.

I got in on the 75% off christmas lights a few days after christmas and bought two 60 count, 15 feet long blue LED moonlights. First, I doubled both strings up, and then put the two doubled up strings together using electrical tape. So, instead of having two 15 foot strings, I have one 7.5 foot string. Next, I had a cheapo 48" fluorescent light casing that I wasn't using, so I snipped the cord and drilled some holes in it. I used five 4" mending brackets and some 3" long bolts with flat washers to attach the lights to the light strip casing. I really like the setup and saved enough money versus lfs bought LEDs to make this project worth while.

60 count LED string- $1.75 * 2 = $3.50
Mending Brackets- = $3.00
Bolts and washers- = $2.00
$8.50

The electrical tape and fluorescent casing I both already had...


Pics are self explanatory. Tank is 210g native tank with 3 LMB, 2 channel cats, 1 carp, 1 common pleco, and a clam.

 

[jcardona1]

looking good! look just like mine i made a few days ago

 

[Pharaoh]

Eerie how you guys think alike. LOL

 

[hmoobvwj]

Very nice! I really like the look of moonlights! Where do they sell them?

 

[jcardona1]

Very nice! I really like the look of moonlights! Where do they sell them?

walmart or target

 

[hmoobvwj]

Really! I gotta stop their tomorrow then.
How much they usually run for??

 

[jcardona1]

Really! I gotta stop their tomorrow then.
How much they usually run for??

the box of 60 LEDs is about $7, regular price at walmart. but theyre on clearance right now. i just bought 5 boxes a few days ago for like $1.50

 

[hmoobvwj]

Thanks! This thread is nice! I might try this DIY out on my lightings!
Does it hurt the fish If all the lighting they get is from moonlight?

 

[jcardona1]

i wouldnt think it would hurt them. in fact, i think the subdued lighting would be more like theyre natural environment. im pretty sure the water in the rivers is not as brightly lit like in a tank with fluorescents right over their head

 

[hmoobvwj]

Sounds good! I really like the looks of Moonlight, seems to make the fish look cooler.