Lighting question/idea

[BioMan]

Does anybody know why they don't make a light that will "slide" along top of the tank like the sun does? I think this would help remedy the shadowing problem of some lights.
For example, on my new build I would love to have something like this:
B+
B+
P+
Sliding MH
P+
B+
B+

OR

REEF BRIGHT LED


Sliding MH


REEF BRIGHT LED

Just an idea. Doesn't have to slide that much or that fast. then overnight it can go back to where it started.

 

[Z06-Hec]

Some guy here Greg created some sliding contraption in his basement for this. Literally has his MH lights connected to a rail system and wood. It slides back and forth all day long.
His tanks are huge though, id say maybe 8 feet across each one. 3 of them.

 

[albano]

Moving light rails are available...probably find it by searching plant lights...

 

[theMeat]

Some lights, when you have more than one, can be timed to simulate sunrise/sunset as they come on and go off at different times across the tank

 

[BioMan]

Ok cool responses guys,, I'll prob have my next tank started in September and I really want to cover all the bases this time around

 

[Chefjpaul]

https://youtu.be/3ebxZqaayTU

 

[BioMan]

I like that look he did