Aquarium lighting is a very important aspect of keeping a healthy tank as well as for the gorwth of you fish and corals to live.
Aquarium lighting plays a huge role on physiological factors such as reproduction and breeding of fish. Depending on the type of plants, and corals you have will determine how much lighting you need in WPG Watts per gallon. A general rule is to keep your tank lit for at least several hours each day though.
There are many types of bulbs everything from metal halide to power compact bulbs. Each has its own distinct advantactes over the other one
For instance PC lighting also known as power compact is very energy efficient. It also produces very little heat but will not go near as high in wattages as the MH ones.
Metal Halide bulbs come in 2 styles single ended mogul base and double ended. Both produce a significant amount of heat but are great for lighting saltwater aquarium corals.
HQI aquarium lights typically come in a variety of styles. The Viper clamp on one is an example of this. Our HQI bulbs produce some stunning colors. One of the benefits of these types of bulbs is they are much smaller than traditional mogul based metal halide bulbs.
They call these Double ended as they have connections at both ends of the unit. There are many watts to choose from and Kelvin ( color or temperture ) spectrums to give your fish or corals the right colors they need for good growth.
Please email us if you have any questions on aquarium lighting and to help you choose whats best for your fish tank.
