Metal Halide and UV B & C

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by HPHP80620, Nov 22, 2007.

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  1. HPHP80620

    HPHP80620 Plankton

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    Any info on the adverse effect of UV in these BULBS?
     
    HPHP80620, Nov 22, 2007
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    some/most MH bulbs have a uv protection film on them already. Goggle it
     
    lunatik_69, Nov 22, 2007
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    All the new Moguls are safe the HQI's need to have a lens to filter the U/V
     
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