Diy Tank Shading

[flyboy367]

most of you probably know this trick already. i hate how bright the tank lights are so i tanke some tinfoil, fold it over 3 times to the size of the glass area for the light. then i rip some holes in it. put the light over top and bam 2 minute natural looking sunlight like its coming thru the trees into a river. my fish always seemed to have better color with this trick.

 

[Anita]

Great idea, I would never have thought of that!

Anita

 

[rhysiboy]

its so fun messing about with tinfoil i always use it in my tank although im not too sure how

 

[pavetheforest]

do you put it directly under the light?

 

[flyboy367]

yes, it doesnt pick up much heat, the vents in the light are good enough to keep it all cool.

 

[Built2Prfctn]

Anyone have any pics of this?

 

[Built2Prfctn]

Yea thats basically what i expected thank god i didnt waste my time lol

 

[RadaR]

The rays might work if the tank had black water extract in it or heavy tannis from bogwood.