Light shades anyone?

[Bent17]

I'm having a lot of light spillage in my dining room and the Mrs is not too happy about it. I am running 2x Redsea 160S lights, however I just ordered 2x Hydra 32 lights which I am very looking forward for. Question is:

Do you guys use shades to not allow any light spillage to the room? I get many people coming home when the room lights are off and the blue aquarium lights are just too much for them..

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Every single one of my light fixtures have a shroud. It's a must for me.

 

[Bent17]

Every single one of my light fixtures have a shroud. It's a must for me.

3d printed or you bought online?

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I 3d print mine now adays, but prior to owning a 3d printer I buy them from a member of this forum.

 

[Bent17]

So this reduces the blue spillage to the rest of the room? or just the bright light piercing your eyes when you looking into the tank?

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

It does both for me, and exactly the reasons you stated.

 

[Bent17]

Considering 3d printing it as shipping will be costly. Anyone here has a tried and tested 3d design?

 

[laezur]

Since I added a second prime to my tank Ive begun getting headaches as my bedroom lights are off and there's just so much blue. I'll have to look into some shades. I don't have a 3D printer so will have to buy some online but never seen any in the UK shops

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Considering 3d printing it as shipping will be costly. Anyone here has a tried and tested 3d design?

which light do you have? there's a few files that is free to download. It is also very easy to design and create your own. Tinkercad, blender , sketchup just to name a few cad programs.

much of my time now adays is learning and designing in cad. never too late to learn.