Asked on the Crustacean Forum by jpalomba on 1/31/03, 7:03 am
Q: Blacklight
How would blacklight affect crustaceans. specifically, crayfish.
Answered by aldamanharding on 1/31/03, 5:19 pm
A: Blacklight
Don't really know. I know that scorpions don't notice it, and it doesn't
affect them, but i have never heard that it is safe for crustaceans. That
usually means that it's not a good idea.
Remember: black light is just UV light (ultraviolet). it's the part of
sunlight that gives you sunburns. It is also carcenagenic (causes cancer).
So, it's not a good idea to mess around with it, unless you are certain
(scientifically proven) that it is safe.
Good for you for asking first, though.
You can try red light though. Most fish can't see it, and it doesn't ruin
your night vision when you look at it.
Good Luck
Answered by Appy on 2/2/03, 7:36 am
A: Blacklight
I don't reccomend it at all. Ultraviolet light will make mistakes happen in the DNA code, this is what causes cancer. The ultaviolet in we are exposed to is very diffused because most is blocked by the ozone layer around the earth. FYI before this this ozone layer was developed around the earth, all life was confined below six feet of water!
> How would blacklight affect
> crustaceans. specifically,
> crayfish.
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