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01 12th, 2009| 
Most basic aquariums are already installed with lighting, but you can also turn on us if you want something else. For a novice the lighting in your aquarium should be sufficient, if it is fluorescent, but this only applies to freshwater tanks. If you are planning to set up a saltwater aquarium, better lighting is a must.
Fluorescent fish keeps the healthiest because it most closely resembles natural light – and it makes your fish look better! Do not use lighting candescent in an aquarium because it produces much heat and tends to warm the water maybe harmful to your fish. Fortunately, the simple replacement of incandescent bulbs with fluorescent lamps.
For fish only aquarium, use 3 watts of lighting for each liter of water in the tank. The amount of light to control algae is perfect – a little louder, and you can start booking form of green algae. Remember that if you change the lighting, when all the 8 months to get a uniform level of light.
For aquariums with plants, which are different lighting requirements. Unfortunately, many people make mistakes with lighting, resulting in beautiful plants wither and die within a few weeks. But if you know what level of lighting should be used to keep plants alive, they bloom, and remains alive and colorful. Install a tri-phosphor tubes or fluorescent bulb full spectrum for plants with the full spectrum of light they need to produce to grow. Read the rest of this entry »