UV on corals

[sere]

Hey I was just wondering if anybody has experimented with UV on corals. They have now came out with UV LED. I wonder if there could be any benefits. Heck the sun puts out a ton. I know you can't give it too much but will a small amount help? Should improve colors huh?
Jerod

 

[Anonymous]

Actually, you run a greater risk of burning them by adding UV. Also depends on the spectrum.

Try searching our library http://www.reefs.org/library , as well as the database of Advanced Aquarist, and http://www.wetwebmedia.com for more information on lighting requirements for photosynthetic reef denizens than you can shake a stick at. They do require certain peaks/color temperature/lumens, but UV ain't one of 'em.

 

[sere]

Seamaiden, Thanks for the info. I do realize that to much UV will cause corals to burn but UV is what makes them flouresce (sp) isnt it.
Jerod

 

[Anonymous]

Well, I've never actually put any under any kind of UV/black lighting. However, actinics, putting out a wavelength of 420nm, achieve a very close approximation of fluorescing (sp?). Glad the information was helpful, sorry it didn't quite answer your question, though.

 

[Anonymous]

Steve Tyree has done extensive research on the UV subject.


http://www.reefs.org/library/talklog/s_ ... 10198.html

http://www.dynamicecomorphology.com/steveletermfm01.htm

http://www.dynamicecomorphology.com/stevepaper02.htm

 

[Robin Goodfellow]

..UV is what makes them flouresce (sp) isnt it.

hi.
Yeah... but so does portion of the visible spectrum.