My first setup

[Mstuppiello921]

Ewc88

All of the AP t8 enclosures come with vents in the back and sides. I did not get any addition vents as Ali from ap said it wasn't necessary. BTW Ali from AP is one of the best customer service people I have EVER encountered, EVER! I had the same questions about the led lights as well. I went with the white lights. They are a brighter pure white. If your looking for that blue/white light, you should go with the blue leds from AP. If your looking for the moonlight affect that you would say find on a biocube, you would have to retro fix them as AP does not sell or install those color lights. Thank alot for dropping by my thread!!

-Stupp

[treaux]

These are the LEDs I have (essentially): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01461MJYS

They are multi-color and attach with adhesive, though I used Loctite Power Grab to really secure them because my snake kept pulling them down.

As for substrate, I am using paper towels for now, but plan on ordering dimpled kraft paper as well. The dimpled is nice because it adds some texture. You can get a huge roll that's 2' wide, making it easy to just use one strip of it in a T8. I also found it on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001LN9MS6 and this to hold the roll: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MDLZK0

[Mstuppiello921]

Absolutely agree with your on the dimple kraft paper. The texture was another reason I was sold on it. Thanks for the link....gotta love amazon right!

-Stupp

[EWC88]

Does that light setup have a low color moonlight effect? I've seen people use them in FW tanks and they are pretty bright in some colors but never see all the colors options.

[treaux]

Does that light setup have a low color moonlight effect? I've seen people use them in FW tanks and they are pretty bright in some colors but never see all the colors options.

I'm not sure as my LED kit doesn't have as many colors as the one I linked. I'm not sure what color a "low moonlight effect" is, but it seems that with the range of colors shown there and being able to control the brightness, you should be able to achieve it.

[Mstuppiello921]

Does that light setup have a low color moonlight effect? I've seen people use them in FW tanks and they are pretty bright in some colors but never see all the colors options.

Another thing you can do it apply a tint film over a blue led. Any major car company (lumix is the best in my opinion) that does tail light tint film will work. They have all different shades of darkest and you can find the best match for the color output you want.

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