Fluorescent tubes are a more traditional choice, such as tri-color fluorescent tubes, which emit light through high-voltage electrical excitation of phosphors, and the spectrum can also be adjusted according to the ratio of the phosphors, but it has a more serious problem of light degradation, and a short service life. Monochromatic fluorescent tubes are simpler, such as blue and red tubes, which directly provide a single spectrum, suitable for some aquatic plants with special needs for the spectrum.
LED lights are now used the most. RGB tri-color LED lights can regulate the color and intensity of light through a combination of red, green and blue light-emitting diodes, which is particularly suitable for simulating natural lighting. Today's smart LED lights can not only adjust the spectrum through the cell phone APP, but also simulate the effect of sunrise and sunset, so that the grass tank has a more natural feel. Blue and white LED lights, on the other hand, are a combination of blue and white light, with a color temperature of roughly 6500K, very close to natural light and suitable for most aquatic plants. It is the entry level blue and white LED lights that are affordable and cost effective. There are also multi-wavelength LED lights, such as blue light, green light, red light combination, photoelectric efficiency, suitable for those who have particularly high lighting requirements of the grass tank.
Halogen lights, although their spectrum is close to natural light, consume a lot of electricity and are also particularly prone to heating, and are now used by fewer and fewer people. However, if you have enough budget and pursue the ultimate natural light effect, halogen lights are not a bad choice.
Aquatic plant lighting not only promotes the growth of aquatic plants, but also creates a super beautiful grass tank environment. For example, simulating sunrise and sunset light changes can make aquatic plants more vital and ornamental. The right lighting can also highlight the color and layering of the aquatic plants, making the whole tank look more hierarchical. Through intelligent control, it can make the aquarium present different light and shadow effects at different time periods.
