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Old 12/01/2005, 05:53 PM
MRCORAL MRCORAL is offline
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My eyes hurt looking at my fish tank
Can my HQi be so strong that my eyes hurt? I never look at the light but I have whit sand could this be doing it? I have 2x250?
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Old 12/01/2005, 06:35 PM
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I think so. Thats 500w of light reflected against sand.
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Old 12/01/2005, 07:06 PM
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you will get used to it.
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Old 12/01/2005, 07:21 PM
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I would see an eye doctor!. Are the light fixtures sheilded.
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Old 12/01/2005, 07:38 PM
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Yours eyes shouldn't be hurting dude...
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Old 12/01/2005, 07:40 PM
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Do you have a glass uv shield on your light fixture?
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Old 12/01/2005, 07:51 PM
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Could put on some shades!
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Old 12/01/2005, 07:53 PM
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Is it possible to get a lot of UV light coming out the front of your tank?
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Old 12/01/2005, 08:24 PM
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It is if the UV shields aren't on the lights.
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Old 12/01/2005, 08:40 PM
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Is it possible to get a lot of UV light coming out the front of your tank?
I think any glass will reduce uv light. If that is true, there is nothing to worry about.
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Old 12/02/2005, 05:11 PM
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Yes, It is a Maristar.
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Old 12/02/2005, 05:43 PM
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Man, I would see an eye doctor right away!
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Old 12/02/2005, 06:02 PM
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Some people just have sensitive eyes. Also, cataracts will also give glare/discomfort. I'm not sure your age but sometimes people will develop them young if they go w/o sunglasses, or are welders, or many other reasons such as diabetes. Does the outside sun hurt your eyes bad? I would def. have an eye dr check them it can't hurt. Should do that regularly anyway. Even if the shield is on, have you had the bulbs burning w/o the shields, it's possible that they are just oversensitized now and it will take awhile. BTW the sheild is only needed on double ended mh's.
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Old 12/02/2005, 09:47 PM
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Thanks for the help.
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Old 12/02/2005, 09:57 PM
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Old 12/03/2005, 02:12 AM
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Mybe its just that the future of your tank is so bright you gotta wear your shades....

ok, bad I know. But someone had to say it!

I agree, not kidding now...maybe you're just trying to focus too hard and your eyes aren't cooperating. I agree with getting them checked.

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