LED Lighting has many advantages over other types of lighting for freshwater, brackish,  and marine aquarium applications. First of all, LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. A diode is an electrical component that has two terminals that conduct energy in only one direction. When an electrical current is applied to a diode, it excites the […]

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The pros and cons of VHO (Very High Output) aquarium lighting is similar to those of standard fluorescent lighting systems. Very High Output bulbs are a type of fluorescent lighting that produces a much more intense light than standard fluorescent lighting systems. They are similar in appearance to standard fluorescent bulbs in size but require […]

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There are some pros and cons for using standard fluorescent lighting systems over your aquarium that you need to know about before selecting the type of lighting for your tank. The primary role of aquarium lightning is to allow tropical fish keeping enthusiasts the ability to easily watch their fish.  But more importantly, it also […]

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Aquarium lighting is necessary for maintaining fish health and illuminating all types of tropical fish keeping aquariums. Some types of marine reef aquariums or densely planted freshwater aquariums need specialized lighting to support the photosynthetic life forms that are housed in the tank. Densely planted freshwater aquariums may also require a more specialized light source […]

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