Black lights

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by mufassathelion, Apr 23, 2009.

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  1. mufassathelion

    mufassathelion Skunk Shrimp

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    so has anyone hooked up black lights for nite lights?
     
    mufassathelion, Apr 23, 2009
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  2. Bogie

    Bogie Snowflake Eel

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    No! No!
     
    Bogie, Apr 23, 2009
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  3. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Why not just get the LED's. I am sure that blacklight will do harm over time.
     
    reefer Bob, Apr 23, 2009
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Oh heck yeah they'll cause harm.

    Black lights are UV-A Rays
     
    inwall75, Apr 23, 2009
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  5. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    Black light exposure causes blindness in fish.
     
    Siddique, Apr 23, 2009
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