Moon Computer

We created the Moon Computer for the most demanding aquarium enthusiasts. With unmatched lunar cycle control (both manual and automatic), a simple and efficient user interface, and a water resistant enclosure the Moon Computer is everything you need and more. You could get by with less, but why not go for the best!?

Moontube Systems
MX1 - Moon Computer
$ 99.00
Moon Computer system, with 1 Moontube moon light.
Out of Stock
Extra Moontubes and Other Options
MTE - Moontube Extension
$ 25.00
Single Moontube Moonlight without a power supply. For expanding existing Moontube Systems.
MEU - European plug adapter
$ 3.00
Euro Plug adapter
Moontube Moonlights and Moonlighting Systems

Moon Computer Features

The Fishbowl Innovations Moon Computer is a automatic microprocessor based moonlight controller. The Moon Computer both switches and dims Moontube Moonlights according to manual inputs or automatic settings. We spared no expense in creating the most advanced moonlight controller on the market. Check out these features:

  • Bright LCD Display with automatic backlight and digitally adjusted contrast control.
  • Digital control knob for easy setup.
  • 3 modes - Manual, Timed, and Automatic for full moonlight contol.
  • Powers up to ten Moontube Moonlights.
  • A real time clock and backup battery ensures persistant accuracy while internal data storage enables data retention in case of power failure.
  • Operates at low voltage for your safety (5 VDC) with the included wall mount power supply.
  • Wall mountable plastic enclosure protects the internal electronics.
  • Full 1 year warranty on all parts.

Moonlighting Operation

The Moon Controller has three modes that can be selected with the Mode Switch:

  1. Manual - In Manual Mode, the moonlight is always on. The intensity of the moon light can be directly varied using the control knob from 0 to 100%. Use this mode to instantly gain manual control of the moonlight.
  2. Timed - In Timed Mode, the user sets the on and off times for the moonlights. The intensity is controlled using the control knob and remains constant. Use this mode when you wish to have the moonlight come on at night but don't want to utilize the moon cycle.
  3. Automatic - Auto mode is used to simulate the lunar cycle. The user sets the on and off time so it only comes on at night but the intensity of the moonlight is controlled by the Moon Computer. The Moon Computer varies the intensity over the course of a 29.5 day period to mimic the natural lunar cycle. The display shows the intensity of the light as well as whether the moon is waxing or waning (going towards or away from a full moon). The moon phase can be changed in the setup.

For more information regarding the operation and setup of the Moon Computer, we have the users guide available for download: (pdf format)

The graph below shows the progression of the moon cycle over a one month period: