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 Oct 12 2007, 10:12 PM
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 I AM THE DUDE OF ALL FISH!!!  Group: Members Posts: 1945 Joined: 28-November 06 From: bettendorf, IA usa Member No.: 26945  |
hi, i have been trying to follow the pinned guide to make a moon light for a pleco tank. heres my question, does anyone got a link to the correct AC/DC adapter to use? im confused on which one to use.
usa please. |
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Oct 12 2007, 10:52 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 7-October 07 From: Derbyshire Member No.: 35984 |
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Oct 13 2007, 09:53 AM
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 Fishaholic  Group: Members Posts: 358 Joined: 16-May 07 From: Norwich Member No.: 32087 |
I used a video camera charger. Worked fine. Some phone chargers might do the trick as well.
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Oct 13 2007, 02:29 PM
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I AM THE DUDE OF ALL FISH!!! Group: Members Posts: 1945 Joined: 28-November 06 From: bettendorf, IA usa Member No.: 26945 |
im sorry Murphys-Law but i asked for a link in the usa.
i think i know what to get but having some trouble finding one . anyone got a link? or am i just stupid.... |
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Oct 13 2007, 06:21 PM
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 Leader of the Fishes Group: Members Posts: 1103 Joined: 13-November 05 From: Nottingham UK Member No.: 16963 |
These are often found in UK "pound shops" Im sure you will have similar ? Ill wager wallymart will have something usable... all you are after is a "plug in the wall, 12 Volt power supply" Same sort of thing you use with a modem or router...
LIKE THIS Above link shows one for the Nintendo DS, but as long as its got 12 volt output, better with variable, as you may be able to dim the lights... you can always cut off the plug from the end of the lead. |
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Oct 14 2007, 01:24 AM
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I AM THE DUDE OF ALL FISH!!! Group: Members Posts: 1945 Joined: 28-November 06 From: bettendorf, IA usa Member No.: 26945 |
ok thank you. that makes alot more sense.
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Oct 14 2007, 03:01 AM
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Fishaholic Group: Members Posts: 451 Joined: 2-April 07 From: Vermont, US Member No.: 30799 |
Got mine at wallmart last week. It had all the different plugs and went from 3w all the way to 12w....works great!
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Oct 14 2007, 03:28 PM
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I AM THE DUDE OF ALL FISH!!! Group: Members Posts: 1945 Joined: 28-November 06 From: bettendorf, IA usa Member No.: 26945 |
what did you buy?
can you give me the name plzzzzzzzzz |
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Oct 14 2007, 07:57 PM
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Fishaholic Group: Members Posts: 451 Joined: 2-April 07 From: Vermont, US Member No.: 30799 |
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Oct 14 2007, 10:23 PM
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I AM THE DUDE OF ALL FISH!!! Group: Members Posts: 1945 Joined: 28-November 06 From: bettendorf, IA usa Member No.: 26945 |
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Oct 14 2007, 10:57 PM
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Leader of the Fishes Group: Members Posts: 1103 Joined: 13-November 05 From: Nottingham UK Member No.: 16963 |
QUOTE(afishdude @ Oct 14 2007, 11:23 PM)  Yep - sounds like a good marriage ! 
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Oct 14 2007, 11:16 PM
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I AM THE DUDE OF ALL FISH!!! Group: Members Posts: 1945 Joined: 28-November 06 From: bettendorf, IA usa Member No.: 26945 |
ok looks like im all sorted then.
quick question. which is better blue or white? im trying to decide if i want blue because it looks cool or white because its more moon like and i will be able to see better. is there a reason why i couldn't get the white? |
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Oct 14 2007, 11:37 PM
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Leader of the Fishes Group: Members Posts: 1103 Joined: 13-November 05 From: Nottingham UK Member No.: 16963 |
nope.... why not get one of each and see what you like - even fit in pairs for a more "moon" like light !
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Oct 14 2007, 11:39 PM
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I AM THE DUDE OF ALL FISH!!! Group: Members Posts: 1945 Joined: 28-November 06 From: bettendorf, IA usa Member No.: 26945 |
ok sounds good,
thanks |
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Oct 15 2007, 12:29 AM
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Fishaholic Group: Members Posts: 451 Joined: 2-April 07 From: Vermont, US Member No.: 30799 |
I got the same ones in blue and if you set them to about mid power on the adapter they give a nice subtle glow to the whole tank(in my 55gal atleast). My BGK and Asain BB Cat are finally coming out in the open with only the moon light on. I also got the UV but have yet to try them over a tank.
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