Blue "Moonlights" for FW Plants

[pat w]

{previoiusly posted in "Articles" pardon the double post, ... I'm new}



Hi all,

First ever post.

I'm in the process of gearing up for my first ever planted aquarium. (90g Allglass, EI dosing, CO2 injection). I'm designing a hood for the added light I'm going to have, to include 4-55 watt CF's from AH Supply and two fans. For purely aesthetic purposes I’m going to add some blue led “Moonlights”. …

Now for the question – Is there any real benefit to a freshwater planted aquarium to simulate moonlight as is recommended for saltwater reef setups?

Thanks,
Pat

 

[Tom Barr]

No.

None.

I think you'll find the white LED's loo far better aesthetically.
So for night viewing, night lite etc, they have some merits, but not for animals or plants.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[pat w]

Thanks,

I thought so. I'll keep with the blue. The wife kind of likes that idea and it helps to get her onboard for $$$'s. (Anyway I can replace them later for about $20)

Thanks again,
Pat

 

[Tom Barr]

The $ is not relevant, getting the significant other on board is

Much more important.

Regards,
Tom Barr

 

[deucebiggss]

You can replace the significant other too. That will save a ton of money. J/K

 

[Jeremy1]

You can replace the significant other too. That will save a ton of money. J/K

Now that was funny