Okay, you've decided that tropical fish look really cool, and that's what you camp with your aquarium. Want to see all the bright colors of tropical fish, so you need a light tank.
They are all ready to buy a candle for your new aquarium, and there are so many different ways of doing things that you buy? It is the compact fluorescent lamps, fluorescent tubes on a regular basis, it is high power (high) or very high output (VHO) fluorescent? Looking further you will see two speciesMetal halide lamps and LED - Light Emitting Diodes. How can we ensure that you buy the right lighting for your aquarium tank? I hope you remember to write down the size of the pool, because you need it!
Before you are the type of light that you can choose for your tank, you must decide what your body in the fish tank. Once this and get the best results, I suggest you do some research and find out their requirements for lighting. For example, if youDecision on the neon tetra, research what type of lighting is best for them.
Aquarium lighting types
Regular fluorescent light
These are very convenient, cheap to run and easy to replace. Most tanks are equipped with a starter of this type.
Compact fluorescent light bulb
Unlike other types of fluorescent lamps which are much brighter and more intense light. Be aware that these lights produce heat and can increase the water temperature in the tank. This means that you have a special needHood, often with a fan, because of the heat.
High Output (HO) fluorescent light
These usually last longer but are more expensive than standard fluorescent lamps. They also require a T5 lamp.
Very high output (VHO) Fluorescent Light
They produce a lot of heat and very expensive and require a special device. You have fans built into the light, but you may also need an aquarium chiller to the tank to prevent overheating. Dead fish can producemore!
Metal Halide Lamp Bulb
As the sunlight as much as possible to get closer, but they are very expensive to buy, operate and replace. They produce much heat and require cooling fans in general. Reactors with fan-contained units are available all over the world. Mostly used to create a reef aquarium with sea anemones and corals, the greater light intensity of light needed.
Aquarium LED Lighting
Though not as convenient as fluorescent lamps, have additional advantages.
They consume less energyand much cooler They have a much longer duration and there is no filament to break They are small and compact
For your freshwater aquarium, and as a general rule, it would be light bulbs that are suitable to be 18-40 watts.
How long should you leave the aquarium lights? 6 to 12 hours anywhere, because, just like other animals, fish need to rest as well. Leave it to inflict as much as possible the growth of algae. You could invest in a light-timers, but I thought it was justgo to them when it's dark and then again from before going to bed.
One really cool thing to do with a timer light tank, the lights go different at different times.
For example, a cap with a compact fluorescent lamp including a lamp actinic (producing only the blue end of the spectrum), a full spectrum bulb and a bright moon (moon-lit night provides) you can simulate sunrise and sunset in your aquarium! Even though I've never had one, I do not think they wereavailable when I bought my tank, I had a friend a few days ago and had a moonlight aquarium in him. It produces a wonderful effect when all other lights in the room were turned off.
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