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	UV lighting???
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	I was wondering if anyone has used reptile-style UV lights for their fish? Since keeping fish outdoors in natural sunlight usually results in brighter colored fish, UV light might be the reason. Or has there been research on this already?
Posted 27-Jan-2006 07:10
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Keeping fish outdoors results in brighter fish results in brigher fish probably because it mimicks their natrual state better. UV lighting so close to a fish can actually burn them. To counteract this, it's recommended that a piece of tempered glass be placed between a light source with a high UV content and the fish to prevent this. A common source of UV that's bad for fish are blacklight bulbs.
Posted 27-Jan-2006 07:21
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	At a Reptile LFS I think I saw a notice stating that UV lighting was not to be used on Aquariums. I believe the reason was to do with burning the fish. Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/forums/profile.asp?userid=6741[/link] for my tank info Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 27-Jan-2006 10:05
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	Burned fish. I guess it's good I asked before testing it out. Thanks for the info!
Posted 28-Jan-2006 03:35


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