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neep_neep Key Member
Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 274 Location: Sheffield/Peterborough
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 2:01 am Post subject: Marina Micro LED lights |
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Hey all,
Just thought i'd point these out and give a quick review! They're marketed as Aquarium lights, but i've found them ideal for illuminating my vivs at night.
I have some Chinese Cave Geckos (G.luii) who are incredibly shy, and won't come out in the light at all - hence I never really saw them! As they aren't particularly tolerant of high temperatures either, I was reluctant to use an infra-red bulb in case it increased the temps too much.
However, I just bought a couple of the red LED micro lights, and they do the job perfectly. Quite bright, and as they are a red they don't seem to bother the geckos in the slightest. The best part is that the lights themselves have suckers on the back, so they can be easily positioned on the glass inside or outside the viv, and they aren't intrusive at all.
I'm planning on rigging these up on my crestie vivs too, especially as over summer i'd rather not be producing any extra heat! They produce a lot of light for such a tiny bulb, and such a tiny amount of heat they seem ideal for reptiles who prefer it cooler.
I guess they would also be good for nocturnal amphibs, as they can be used underwater.
They aren't expensive either - about a tenner for the hub (sits outside the viv) which you can then connect 3 separate lights to, and the lights are only a fiver each.
Just thought i'd share, as i'm dead chuffed with these! I can now watch my beautiful geckos go about their nightly business without worrying about roasting them every time I want to watch them _________________ Sophie
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Ally Key Member
Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Posts: 319 Location: South Bucks
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Good thinking Batman!!
I might have to give that one a go... |
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Stuart Forum Clown
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 16835 Location: Hertfordshire
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:13 am Post subject: |
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great idea! _________________
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Morbid CaptiveBred Addict!
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 878 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:48 am Post subject: |
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Any picīs or maybe a link to where to find them? _________________ *** Miqe ***
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neep_neep Key Member
Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 274 Location: Sheffield/Peterborough
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Rickeezee Site Moderator
Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 9249 Location: Kent
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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Excellent idea would be great for my crocodile skinks! Various amphibs and so on! I feel a spend coming on! I guess maplins would do them?
They look very good in the pic to! _________________ www.rickslivefood.co.uk
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kroakykaren Site Moderator
Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 5270 Location: North East
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Rickeezee Site Moderator
Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 9249 Location: Kent
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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They seem a good price for six! Good find Karen. _________________ www.rickslivefood.co.uk
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kroakykaren Site Moderator
Joined: 11 Sep 2005 Posts: 5270 Location: North East
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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They work really well rick, and i like the fact you can dim them, i just drilled small holes along the top of the viv and poked them through they just give a lovely moonlight glow.
Love Karen _________________
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lol93 Site Moderator
Joined: 29 Aug 2006 Posts: 3172 Location: Glasgow
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Wow- I love the look of these! |
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