mini submersible light??

[treesprite]

I read a diy somewhere, where the guy turned a fluval canister filter into a fuge with macros in it, by putting a small battery-operated submersible light inside of it.

 

So, where would I obtain such a light? Or is there a way I could waterproof one of those powerful mini flo. lights? I would love to try this for a nano!

[Rascal]

Just make sure your GFCI is working first.

[treesprite]

What is a GFCI?

 

I suppose I could make a hole and seal it around a cord for a plug-in light. I see submersible halogens for fountains, but I don't know how many watts I will need for inside the canister.

Edited September 11, 2007 by treesprite

[treesprite]

I found something. Underwater lights for fishing. Tell me what you think. http://www.fishinglightsetc.com/index.html

http://www.myfishingandcamping.com/eMercha...p?idCategory=36

Edited September 12, 2007 by treesprite

[ChrisS]

I think they used LED lights for this mod. You can buy small submersible ones made to go in beta bowls from some of the LFS or you can find larger ones by doing an ebay search. I actually have a set of blue ones that I use as a moonlight that I bought off ebay seller MeasureExplorer and have been happy with.

 

I also think I read somewhere that someone used the rope of lights they sell as outdoor xmas lights and just coiled them around inside the canister.

[treesprite]

shoot I edited my post to add a link to led lights and after I posted it your response was here

 

But the question for the rope lights - which sounds like a good idea - is, would it be ok in saltwater and not leak? They can be out in rain I'm sure, but total submersion long-term is another story.

Edited September 12, 2007 by treesprite

[Rascal]

What is a GFCI?

 

Something that could save your life. Electricity and water can be a dangerous combination.

 

Read here:

 

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/jg/index.php

http://saltaquarium.about.com/library/blank/bl_GFCI.htm

[treesprite]

Something that could save your life. Electricity and water can be a dangerous combination.

 

Read here:

 

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/jg/index.php

http://saltaquarium.about.com/library/blank/bl_GFCI.htm

 

 

Yeah I already know that. That's why I need something that is mean for submersing. It seems there are a lot more things out there than I realized. I can't mess with the wiring because I'm in an apartment. I saw a "safety" extension cord in the store and I'm wondering if that kind of works the same way???

 

I'm wondering about the submersible LED lights, like how many it would take to have enough light. I'm also trying to figure out how to position various things inside of the canister.

Edited September 12, 2007 by treesprite

[jason the filter freak]

Tagging along here, I was interested in this for my lion tank.

[dhogan]

Personally, I'd only put DC inside my tank, that way I don't have to worry about dying. You can easily get the parts from radio shack, including the lights too I'm guessing (if not, then online).

[davjbeas]

heres a link to underwater lighting

 

 

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/23741/product.web

 

David

[lanman]

CalPump Egg Lights - like the ones I have in my pond. Even comes with multiple color filters.

 

http://www.123ponds.com/ca10weggliw3.html

 

bob

[treesprite]

I don't know that pond lights are enough light. Some specifically say not for use in aquariums. I think I'm going to give up on it for now.