Retrofit UV shielding? Anyone use the Coralife Clamp-on Metal Halides?

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by n1sm0r, Jun 14, 2009.

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  1. n1sm0r

    n1sm0r Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I found a really good deal on one of these metal halide fixtures.
    I read reviews and found that it has really poor UV shielding.

    Has anyone had bad experiences with these lights burning their softies or other coral? If so, what's a good way to retrofit some ghetto UV filter to it?


    It is a 150w, I'll be using it on a 40 gallon breeder (I know it's a bit low power), but I don't plan to keep any light hungry anemone/coral, I'm mostly getting it to add that "shimmer" effect.
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    Thanks for any input!