Halogen UV Protection??

Catfish · 07-05-2005, 11:31 PM

I am modding a small desk lamp that runs a 20 watt halogen bulb to make a light for my mini refugium. It came with protective UV glass, but I need to take that out for it to fit where I need it. Is this going to cause any problems or kill my macro algae or anything if I dont have the glass? Thanks.

Chad

tims · 07-06-2005, 07:24 AM

not that i know of, the halogens i have at home dont have any covers on them.

Catfish · 07-06-2005, 08:51 AM

Cool thanks!

TahoeMtn · 07-06-2005, 11:04 AM

Halogens are not the same as Metal Halide, it will brighten your tank but the light is not in the correct color spectrum to grow corals

Superman · 07-06-2005, 02:56 PM

Most halogens will not be the correct spectrum, they'll end up being in the 3000k-4000k range, which is not a high enough Kelving rating to grow much macroalgae. Do some searching about recommended refugium lights.

Catfish · 07-07-2005, 09:45 AM

Thanks for everyone's help. I was checking out what other people use, and I think I might go with the fluorescent screw-in plant bulb instead. I think that should give me better results. Thanks.