night time viewing red light??????

[baws187]

I got the cheapest way to do this wrap red cellophane wrap around your existing flash light. Reynolds wrap makes a red wrap.

 

[iwishtofish]

Alright, so what does the red lens do? I know it's a way to preserve night vision in humans, but is it supposed to be less likely to freak out the nocturnal critters?

 

[jr_casteel1999]

i was using the light i have on the end of my gun. i has a red lens. but i shot a hole in my tank one night. so just stick with the flashlight. lol jk

 

[disc1]

Alright, so what does the red lens do? I know it's a way to preserve night vision in humans, but is it supposed to be less likely to freak out the nocturnal critters?

Red light doesn't penetrate very deep into water. So most marine animals don't see it. It is a good way to look at them without them knowing you're looking. So all the little night time critters don't run like cockroaches from the light.

 

[iwishtofish]

Red light doesn't penetrate very deep into water. So most marine animals don't see it. It is a good way to look at them without them knowing you're looking. So all the little night time critters don't run like cockroaches from the light.

I understand, now - thanks!

 

[jbachert]

Arright, guys. I was reading this thread at work. So, on the way home today, dropped by Lowes. Checked out a giant row of flashlights, including MagLites. No red light/lens. Asked salesperson "Where can I get flashlight with red lens?" Not here, was the reply. Went to Walmart. Again, huge assortment of lights at the sports section. NOW I see flashlights and red lenses, and cap lights with red and white LED lights. Found a Black&Decker penlight. Very bright at 60 lumens LED, with red, green, and blue lenses that snap over the clear lens, a holster that holds everything, for $9.45. Brighter and cheaper than anything else. Bought it, and now just waiting for darkness .

I am hoping I have the same success at walmart - sounds like a great price!