Tanning Bed Lights Question

[goalie66]

I've have noticed that you can get VHO tanning bed lights for
much cheaper than regular reef tank lights.
They sell them as morning, noon, evening and a few other
choices for sunlight. Anyone ever try these or hear anything
about them. They run about $18.00 each. 6' 160watts.
Thanks!!
Tom

 

[broomer5]

I wouldn't think that tanning bed lamps putting out UV light rays would be good for a marine tank.
Wrong spectrum I'd guess.
I don't know for sure - interesting question.

 

[jim672]

Just think about all the new marketing opportunities for sunscreen!! Of course, only the waterproof variety would be viable .
Jim

 

[broomer5]

LOL Jim !
Q = Hey, been on vacation to the beach ? Nice tan !
A = Nope, was just working on my reef tank for a few hours over the weekend

 

[mr . salty]

I believe that the algae bloom created by these bulbs would be record breaking.Also,the heat would definatly be a problem.I have been in a bed a few times and it damn near cooked me in 20min...Immagine 8 hours!!!!!..I would NOT suggest using them on any aquarium...Salt or fresh...

 

[shadow678]

The lamps themselves may not be suitable, but perhaps the ballasts would be cheaper than what are typically used in the aquarium trade...Where are you seeing these for sale? I would be interested in researching this...

 

[wamp]

Very interasting indeed.....

 

[ryebread]

Aaaahhhhh......so thats how Mr. Salty gets his golden tan. And to think......I thought it was natural. Tricky Tricky.

 

[mr . salty]

That was years ago,,Now I get all the sun I need out on the lake all weekend,every weekend...I'm almost glad fishing is almost done for the year...Funny how when you turn something you love to do into a job it starts to suck the fun out of it...

 

[ryebread]

I can hear that loud and clear.

 

[shadow678]

I have a friend of mine who owns a tanning salon doing us a little research on the ballasts used to drive the tanning beds. We may just be on to something... lol