UV LED Moonlights?

wilkerschnepf · 01/12/2010, 10:02 PM

I have some 5mm 12v UV LEDs and was wondering if it is ok to use them as a moonlight type setup. They would only be turned on for a few minutes at a time to check on the tank at night.

Thanks for any input!

kgross · 01/12/2010, 10:17 PM

I would not suggest it, but it depends on what type of UV it is. UV A should not be to bad, UV-C could blind any and all fish that are near it when it comes on for a few minutes

wilkerschnepf · 01/12/2010, 10:28 PM

Thanks i will try and find out what type of UV the LEDs are. The thought came from using a UV flashlight that made the corals floresce (sp?) like crazy at night.

01/12/2010, 10:02 PM	#1
wilkerschnepf Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 121	UV LED Moonlights? I have some 5mm 12v UV LEDs and was wondering if it is ok to use them as a moonlight type setup. They would only be turned on for a few minutes at a time to check on the tank at night. Thanks for any input!

01/12/2010, 10:17 PM	#2
kgross Premium Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 5,870	I would not suggest it, but it depends on what type of UV it is. UV A should not be to bad, UV-C could blind any and all fish that are near it when it comes on for a few minutes __________________ Proud Member of the Idaho Marine Aquarium Society America will only be the Land of the Free as long as it is the Home of the Brave. Current Tank Info: AGA 180gallon tank, VHO/MH lighting, DSB, calcium reactor, Also a 7 Gallon Nano softy tank, and a 32 gallon cube

01/12/2010, 10:28 PM	#3
wilkerschnepf Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 121	Thanks i will try and find out what type of UV the LEDs are. The thought came from using a UV flashlight that made the corals floresce (sp?) like crazy at night.