58G tall Grecco-Roman themed RETF tank build (w/pics)

[Epiphile]

Could you describe your underwater LED setup? Neat idea.

[darksolace66]

ok the lights are actually 4 separate lights, 2 green 2 blue lights. each color has about a foot of chord then comes together, then they come together to the top. so the wire goes from single to 2 to 4. awful explanation i no. each LED is waterproof. so basically what i did was i put the blue lights thru the mesh of the FB and angled them forward and i pinned the green ones to the corners of the GS. I ordered them off ebay through virtual village. heres the same thing in white 4x3 LED Blue White Beam Fish Tank Moonlight Light Power - eBay (item 250609387617 end time May-04-10 03:55:47 PDT). they had the mixed colors when i ordered i wonder if they still do... but that is how i did it

[Epiphile]

Neat- thanks. I didn't realize they made them waterproof.

[darksolace66]

yeah these were built for aquariums. I chose these because they have an actual plug lol. i think the strips are water proof too. depends i guess. but yeah virtual village is the way to go for them. i haven't seen better prices and trust me i looked everywhere. The only problem ive had is the adapter for the plug is juuuuust large enough to block my 2nd night time outlet in the timer. so it is kinda bulky. but otherwise the wires are def long enough for tall terrariums which is another concern i had. my viv is 2.5 feet high,and i had wire room to spare. the moonlight is also beneficial to the plants right? from what i read they have a bit of circadian rhythms themselves. I would love your imput on this epiphile. also, on a more personal note, i need "tree-like" plants for the bottom of the viv for frog hiding and climbing spots, as pointed out by Grim. any ideas?

[claymore]

Wow this has come a long ways! Good job and very original! I just got a similar package from N.E Herp lol I love the Broms!

I like the light idea as well! I might just do something similar for my pond section in my 55 vert Thanks!

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Epiphile]

From a little quick reading it seems to me as though moonlight is something that many plants will actually seek to avoid (leaves folding up at night is the prime example given)- the night's rest seems to be essential to their well-being.

Not too sure what effects you'll see from your moon lights at this point- I mean, I keep lots of plants that are lit by ambient artificial light in the room well into the night, and I'm not sure to what degree this affects their growth.

I wonder if Pavel, Harry or one of the other more knowledgeable plant people might know.

[darksolace66]

Originally Posted by claymore

I just got a similar package from N.E Herp lol I love the Broms!

aren't they beautiful?? the eoz is sooo red! and they came in good shape, pretty well wrapped and protected. I would def recomend them. the price on their tillies are un matched!

oh no! lol epiphile i hope i dont kill them!! i think the lights are far enough out of the way that they aren't affected. i wonder about spectrums too of LED. lol not important thanks for your help!

[beckdg]

good thing you got it worked out... you're welcome.

[fallenangelfyre]

@ darksolace:
where did you score the led's?

[darksolace66]

ebay. its an ebay store called virtual village. when i ordered mine they had mixed colors, not sure if they do anymore but mine were only $23 including shipping, which is why i bought from them. the ones you get in the pet store are super expensive and bulky