Ways to Install LED Lights in Aquarium

Lighting can decorate a monotonous aquarium into a vivid picture rich in color and life. The aquarium is illuminated by artificial light created by fluorescent lamps, or high-powered chandeliers. Plants cannot grow without light, and goldfish can show the best ornamental effect under proper lighting.

Why choose the LED light?

Traditional lamps and lanterns, basically 360 degrees of light, the need to optimize light efficiency with the help of reflectors or reflectors. LED lamp beads themselves, basically 180 degrees of light, without any reflective devices, light utilization is better than traditional lamps and lanterns; lamps and lanterns with reflective devices or lenses, to further improve light utilization.

Lamps and lanterns 460nm wavelength spectrum, is the coral fluorescent color appear indispensable band, this advantage, in terms of light efficiency, is the traditional lamps and lanterns can not be compared. LED easier to do sunrise and sunset simulation, this in seawater feeding, is also of practical significance, the traditional lamps and lanterns is difficult to do.

LED has a small size, light weight, long life, safety, reliable and durable features; wavelength type is rich, can simulate all kinds of plants, animals need to survive the light environment, spectrum wave width half wide and narrow, can be combined according to the need to obtain pure monochromatic light and composite spectrum.

Aside from that, LED bulbs are quieter and last longer than standard fluorescent bulbs. And, they’re also environmentally friendly. And, you’ll save money on utility bills by using LED lights instead of incandescent ones. Therefore, the current aquarium lights mostly choose LED light source.

How to install led lights in aquarium?

This guide will walk you through the process of installing LED lights in aquarium. It will cover how to mount them and which type of fixture you should use. You will also learn about different types of LEDs and how to use them for specific plants, it can help you keep your fish happy and healthy.

First, you'll need to determine what type of light you want to use. Using a standard T8 Aquarium Lamp is the best choice for a reef or planted aquarium. But make sure that you check the size of tank before choosing an LED fixture. Regardless of the type of tank, you'll be able to select the correct LED light.



To start with, make sure you've installed enough space for LEDs. The best place for them is ten inches above the water's surface. You should also mount them on the center of the tank so that they're evenly distributed across the tank.

Let's take an Hygger shop for example. Here we have Hygger LED Aquarium Light and Submersible Aquarium LED Light.  Two LED light show us the totally different way to install LED lights in aquarium.  LED Aquarium Light is Clip on aquarium light to grow low light plants and floating plants. Just clamp the light at the rim of the fish tank, you're free to leave it alone,  don't need to worry about anything.

The second one is Hygger Submersible Aquarium LED Light. This Submersible LED Light with 24/7 Mode. The operation process of this led light is very simple, just need place the tube in the proper position of the tank and fix it with suction cup. Power on and turn on the switch.

Therefore, here are three ways to install led lights in aquarium at least.

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