Intro/laser hype question

[Charter <charter@charter-terminal.com>]

I'm new to the list, too!  I live in Seattle.  Hi everyone!

Parallel to my recent posting to rec.aquaria.freshwater.misc, the other
day I happened to run across some of these new LED/laser aquarium
decorations (the action diving dogs of the new millennium).  I noticed
that the box claimed that this particular accessory "improves fish
health."

The website (www.miraclebeam.com) includes an article titled "Study of
Effects of Laser on Tropical Ornamental Fish," by the China Academy of
Sciences 1998.  The study claims that exposure to "laser radiation" will
increase the incubation rate of eggs, increase the growth of fry, and
produce stronger fish with better disease resistance.  Unfortunately (but
not unexpectedly) the report is evidently in excerpt form, and lacks any
ACTUAL DATA.

Now clearly, this is a load of crap.  And quite frankly, I'm getting fed
up with all the marketing nonsense that crowds the fish aisles these
days.  I recently purchased a pair of feeder-breeder platies, and I feel
the scientific urge coming on!  

I'd hate to duplicate efforts, though.  Has anyone here done, or read an
article on, comparative research regarding the scientific claims of the
MiracleBeam system?

Thanks!

 - Erika


On Wed, 7 Nov 2001, JayJ Gurango wrote:

> Hello all :)
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>       I just wanted to introduce myself to the group and say Hi :)
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> -JayJ Gurango-
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