Greenwater

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    I'm just planning my Discus tank. I was thinking of adding a black light bulb instead of painting the inside of the canopy with Glow in the dark paint. The black light should emulate moonlight. . . .There will be a timer for the normal white CFL's but the black light will always be on. Maybe you can try this too?


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    Hi Tankmaster,
    That's an idea :) Would I be able to get the blacklight at any hardware store?

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    I am not sure where you can get it but check online or on ebay or bid or buy.

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    Cool, I'll look around and see what I can find.
    Another option I've been thinking of is getting a green light, but I'm not sure how this will affect the water and algae.
     
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    Hey! Don't they sell blue tornado bulbs at any supermarket?

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    Maybe you can get the low wattage one so it's not so bright. Did your moms BF buy you your timer yet? I saw one at builders warehouse for R30

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    I've seen those blue lights at Builders, I'll go have a look again to make sure what they are.

    Yeah, I've got 2 timers now... each light on for 7 hours with a 2 hour break. :)

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