Aquarium Lighting
Aquarium lighting is used so that we can admire the living creatures within a fish tank, and so they can live and reproduce. Fish generally need about 12 hours of light every 24 hours. Aquarium light intensity is important as too much light will harm the fish. If green plants are able to grow in the aquarium - there is adequate light. However, if green algae grow wildly there's too much light. Aquarium lighting gives your aquarium a dramatic and colorful effect. You can light your aquarium from above, below or inside. The most common types of aquarium lighting are fluorescent tubes and metal halides. If this is your first aquarium, you may want to ask you local marine store for advice concerning aquarium lighting as it can get a little complicated. You need to make sure the aquarium lighting is suited for the type and size of the aquarium and the marine life living within it. Aquarium lighting comes in various colors, styles and sizes. It ranges in price from about $10 to a few hundred dollars online.
