Are Metal Halide Lights Dangerous?
A properly installed and shielded a metal halide lamp is safe and may be necessary to keep certain plants and animal in an aquarium. Water and electricity do not mix, so there is a potential for real danger if care isn’t taken during installation and maintenance. Water Damage Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Angelo Juan Ramos jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5655954/334772748ca83e58055_Full.jpg’); }); Planted freshwater aquarium. Metal halide lamps burn very hot and splashing cool water on the lamps during maintenance or by energetic fish can cause them to burst or crack. Most manufacturers suggest using tempered safety glass between the lamps and the water. Electric Shock Most metal halide kits come unassembled, and basic wiring knowledge is needed to put them together. An improperly wired fixture could lead to severe shock or fire if the wires are left exposed. Burns Touching the
