• Choose a light for an Aquarium

Lighting serves many purposes and is necessary for healthy fish and plants.

Steps:
1. Make sure you have enough light for your fish and plants. Ask for advice if you're not sure.

2. Hoods already have the light built in, while canopies - two strips of glass connected with a plastic hinge - are separate from the lights. Consider a canopy over a hood, because it is easier to upgrade the lights.

3. Use fluorescent bulbs, which are cooler and use less electricity.

4. Avoid grow-lights, which will not only make your fish look oddly colored, but will also cause algae blooms.

5. Give your fish at least 12 hours of light a day.

6. Choose bulbs that equal 2 1/2 watts per gallon of tank water.

7. Watch the plants in the tank to determine whether your lighting is adequate. If the plants are growing, there's enough light; if the algae is growing out of control, there's too much light.


LED lights for aquariums
This is the best way to light up an aquarium. Using LEDs creates a marine-like ambience, with various color options available. It's a cold source, so there is no heat. It uses a very low voltage, so it is highly energy efficient and long-lasting.