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bjmumy · 10/31/2000, 12:51 PM

Icarus, bulbs made for the aquarium trade have a UV shielding coating on the outer envelopes so no shielding is necessary. If you use bulbs that weren't intended for aquarium use, a UV shield might indeed be necessary.

Brian

10/31/2000, 12:51 PM	#15
bjmumy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 521	Icarus, bulbs made for the aquarium trade have a UV shielding coating on the outer envelopes so no shielding is necessary. If you use bulbs that weren't intended for aquarium use, a UV shield might indeed be necessary. Brian