The Benefits of Proper Aquarium Lighting

Writer： admin Time：2021-08-30 14:24:04 Browse：38℃

An often overlooked aspect of the aquarium hobby is lighting. Not only does a proper lighting system add to the aesthetic appeal of your aquarium, but it’s also crucial for the well-being of your fish and for the growth of your aquarium plants.

Always consider the fact that your new fish has evolved to live in certain conditions in the wild. To care for them correctly, the natural living conditions need to be replicated as closely as possible. Since most tropical fish and freshwater plants are found in streams and other small bodies of water, they are accustomed to the bright, warm rays of the sun.

Choosing a bright lighting system with a color temperature between 6700k and 10,000k would be ideal for most home aquariums. The color temperature of the sun is 6700k, so anything between these two figures will work well.

For heavily planted aquariums, a light bulb with a color temperature closer to 10,000k would be better suited. Different plants have different light requirements to properly photosynthesize, so knowing your plants’ requirements can help you make the right decision.

There are three main reasons why effective lighting is necessary for the health of your aquarium. The first, and probably the most important is for the health of your plants. I don’t remember much from my biology class at school, but thankfully the memory of photosynthesis stuck around. Who would have thought it would come in handy?

Plants typically have a phyto cycle of around 8 hours. Give them 8 hours of bright light per day and they will comfortably thrive. Give them too much or too little and you run the risk of upsetting the balance of the ecosystem. It’s a simple game, but it’s super important for the health of your aquarium, so keep this knowledge in mind.

It’s not only plants that require sunlight either. Your fish also need plenty of light in order to reach peak health and to be in unison with a natural cycle. The bright light will also help the darken the pigment of your fish, allowing them to reach their full colour potential. This brings us on to the next point, which is the aesthetics of your tank

A well-lit aquarium is a good looking aquarium. Lights can help you see what’s going on in this underwater world that you have in your home. It allows you to see the full colors of your fish, their behavior and how they interact with each other, the color of the plants and the cleanliness of your aquarium. Simply put, good lighting brings your aquarium to life!