underwater lights

[Missy]

Hi all
I would like to add sme submerged lighting to my pond. I have a dedicated GFI outlet for my filter and could plug in there. I've seen some sets with 3 lights on a cord that look good, from %$70-$100.. can anyone give me some recommendations for underwater lighting that has worked well for them? Thanks

[Mikey]

Carlos builds ponds and he once posted something about his under water lighting and he posted a link to this site for lighting.
http://www.affordablequalitylighting.com/docs/outdoor/underwater/index.html

[landey1230]

I have used submersible lights.  Fish didn't like them at night.  So I took them out of the pond and illuminated the exterior area including the waterfall.  I bought a set on sale from a Petsmart about 2 years ago.  They still work and I haven't had to replace anything. 

[whiskyb]

If at all possible use led's. A single flood/spot uses between 20-50 watts. I have about 12 in my pond for various effects. By switching over to led's I now consume less energy for all of them than one of the previous incandescents. This also allows you to use a much smaller power supply

[tranquility]

I don't like them...they are gorgeous...but, a pain in the rear end to keep clean....and to me they just don't put out as much light as I would have expected for the price that I paid....I'd rather just have the solar lights that float on top and solar lights around the pond--they are extremely cheap and seem to last....
Lawanna

[Missy]

what do you mean, fish don't like them??? Do they hide from them?
Also I would get the ones you can turn on/off, not have them all all night. Just when we are hanging out there in the evening.

[landey1230]

They stay away from the illumination.  Normally, the submersible lights come with a light sensor so that they turn on at night.  There is no timer.  I bought a timer used for outdoor Christmas lights.     

[Missa]

When I had them, before they went out, the fish were always swimming around them.