Light Emitting Diode (LED) Aquarium Lights
Are LED aquarium lights what we have in store for the future of aquarium lighting systems? Prices are still very high for advanced lighting systems. These high quality specialized LED lighting systems are expensive and they will need to drop significantly in price before more hobbyists will transition to them.
There are many inexpensive LED systems available in stores and online, however, make sure you look into the details. Over the last two years, very good general lighting systems have come out for aquariums, and basic aquatic plant tanks, that are quite affordable, but check that they are high output and made specifically for live aquatic systems.
Higher priced LED systems offer many advantages over previously mentioned lighting systems. Some of the advantages of LED lights over conventional fluorescents and metal halides include:
•LED aquarium lights run much cooler than standard fluorescents and metal halides
•LED aquarium lights consume less energy than the other lights
•They have a much longer lifespan
•There is no filament to break, so they could be considered more durable
•They can be configured in many ways due to their small size.
•Many of the high-end LED fixtures come with modes that let you totally customize lighting colors and intensity on repeatable schedules.
Many of the light fixtures being sold now include “moonlights” which are a special blue LED lights for use at night. These LED moonlights allow the hobbyist to see nighttime activities of the aquarium, while the fish see no light at all.
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