Fluorescent night dives?

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MX5Racer

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Do any OP's offer a night dive with fluorescent equipment, or does anyone offer rental of such equipment? And no, not bio-luminescent, thanks!
 
Do any OP's offer a night dive with fluorescent equipment, or does anyone offer rental of such equipment? And no, not bio-luminescent, thanks!
If you can't find rentals, that stuff really isn't super expensive. You need blue light, and a plastic lens to stick over your mask. If you use a camera, you'll also need a filter for the camera. I got everything I needed for about $150 in 2015.

Name brand filter ($50) Amazon.com: Ikelite 6441.19 Yellow Barrier Filter for Dive Mask: Health & Personal Care
alternative off brand filter ($30) https://www.amazon.com/Fluorescence-Fluorodiving-Barrier-Dichroic-Underwater/dp/B01G2VJJAC

I own both of the filters above. Can't tell the difference.

Blue Light ($150) UK SL4 eLED L1 UV Blue 455 Light with Free Shipping - Dan's Dive That's the light I've got, I found mine for about $70 at a local shop. I bet you can find cheaper "off brand" lights if you spend a few minutes searching.

Your buddy will also need a filter, but you could reasonably share a light.
 
Thanks Menno! I'll send you an e-mail once we get closer to the trip.
BTW - I have since moved to a Mustang GT convertible, but do miss the go-kart feel of the Miata!
 
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Buddy dive on Bonaire does fluoro night dives
 
https://www.shearwater.com/products/swift/

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