A short guide for choosing the best aquarium lighting

Why is it needed?

The lighting enables us to observe and appreciate the beauty of the aquatic world.

Proper aquarium illumination elevates the aesthetic properties of the aquarium. When designing your aquarium lighting system, the goal should be to duplicate natural conditions. With recent advancements in lighting technology, this has become an easier task.

There are many types of lighting to consider in an aquarium.

Basic types of lighting:

• LED
• Fluorescent lighting (normal)
• Fluorescent lighting (compact)
• Metal Halide lighting

A common characteristic of lighting is normal or high intensity. Reef aquariums require high intensity lighting; the usual setup consists of single or multiple lamps of the same brand or technical specs. Color lamps are used in the aquarium depending on the needs of the customer.

The effect of lighting on the aquarium should be noted on a daily basis.

Specialty of LED lighting:

Although lights are designed for both day and night, LED lighting with lamps of 2 -4 watts can be an effective, alternate option. It will save money on energy bills and have an increased aesthetic sense. LED is preferred in many aquariums for hassle free lighting.

For example, the AL Hydra LED utilizes the latest technology. It uses 80 degree lenses to provide uniform light output and color blending. The latest lens design utilizes the same TIR (Total Internal Reflection) optical design while incorporating a diffuse exit surface to optimize color blending.

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