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[ektess1]

The tank light is so everybody can keep track of each other. It does not need to be anything fancy nor bright. In fact it should not be bright. You can also use different colored light. That way you can keep track of individuals.

[Vercingetorix]

Originally Posted by heydn62

I'm still learning and I've not done a night dive. I've not heard of a tank light. Is this just to make sure others can see you?

Originally Posted by ektess1

The tank light is so everybody can keep track of each other. It does not need to be anything fancy nor bright. In fact it should not be bright. You can also use different colored light. That way you can keep track of individuals.

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[Scout]

I agree with taking a day dive in the same place you'll later take the night dive. Being comfortable with the "lay of the land" really helped me and my son in our first night dives. It also gives you a chance to check out all the hiding spots that the cool creatures might like to hang out in.

We found that the critters really didn't care much about us; we were just visiting their neighborhood and they were just getting along with life.

Don't forget not to shine your lights directly in the eye's of any creature (including fellow divers!). Let the beam shine just to the side of them so you can see them in the outer edge of light.

[MSilvia]

Originally Posted by heydn62

I'm still learning and I've not done a night dive. I've not heard of a tank light. Is this just to make sure others can see you?

Yeah, that's what they're for, and not everyone uses them. Some charter boats might require it, but when I shore dive with friends, we've found that our primary and backup lights do an excellent job of marking our positions. Of course, there usually aren't 20 people in the water when we do that.