smithrc
My names Russell.... ....and I'm a
ok folks - just thought I'd do a guide to a cheap moonlight.
Some bulbs are available to replace one already in the tank - however, my tank cant turn the bulbs on seperatly... and they need all the light they can get. So i decided on an add on.
Have a look on eBay for 'Cold cathode' they are popular for PC case lighting and are ideal for the moonlight application.
Here is what I got...
all you then need is a mains voltage adapter
The tank I've just fitted these to actually have a clear waterproof panel between the bulbs and the water
I've taken this off and fitted the neon tubes onto it.
having drilled a hole through to the gap in the back of the lid, the wires are parred through...
The screen was then placed back in the lid and the wires threaded to the power supply...
Here's the bit that should convince you...
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Some bulbs are available to replace one already in the tank - however, my tank cant turn the bulbs on seperatly... and they need all the light they can get. So i decided on an add on.
Have a look on eBay for 'Cold cathode' they are popular for PC case lighting and are ideal for the moonlight application.
Here is what I got...
all you then need is a mains voltage adapter
The tank I've just fitted these to actually have a clear waterproof panel between the bulbs and the water
I've taken this off and fitted the neon tubes onto it.
having drilled a hole through to the gap in the back of the lid, the wires are parred through...
The screen was then placed back in the lid and the wires threaded to the power supply...
Here's the bit that should convince you...
Low
Medium
High