M Munguia15 Aug 30, 2011 #1 Ok I'm new to salt water so are MH lights considered UV lights? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
H Heath Membership Expired Aug 30, 2011 #2 mh lights will emit uv, but there is glass sheilding used to block it. For double ended bulbs, the fixture will have a glass plate to block it. For single ended bulbs, the bulb has an outter glass casing that will block uv. Tapatalk
mh lights will emit uv, but there is glass sheilding used to block it. For double ended bulbs, the fixture will have a glass plate to block it. For single ended bulbs, the bulb has an outter glass casing that will block uv. Tapatalk
M Munguia15 Aug 30, 2011 #3 Ok because I put this chemical in my tank to kill my algae and it says to turn off any UV light so I didn't know if the MH should stay off or not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Ok because I put this chemical in my tank to kill my algae and it says to turn off any UV light so I didn't know if the MH should stay off or not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
W Wes Premium Member Aug 30, 2011 #4 They are referring to a very specific device for your tank called a uv sterilizer
M Munguia15 Aug 30, 2011 #5 Should I invest in one of those as well? I want to do this right lol So I can turn on my MH? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Should I invest in one of those as well? I want to do this right lol So I can turn on my MH? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
W Wes Premium Member Aug 30, 2011 #6 I don't advocate them but there are many opinions on it one way or the other and yes, turn on the light
I don't advocate them but there are many opinions on it one way or the other and yes, turn on the light
