I need an aquarium light, but i dont want one that will heat up the water, as it is hot enough as it is, even when i turn the heater off. Any thoughts?
Also, what is the best type to get?
I need an aquarium light, but i dont want one that will heat up the water, as it is hot enough as it is, even when i turn the heater off. Any thoughts?
Also, what is the best type to get?
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Flourscent is your best bet, they give off little heat.
Also keep in mind that if you don’t use live plants you don’t even need your lights on for more then a few hours per day, so if heat is an issue don’t think you "need the lights on for 12 hours" even if some fish store told you so.
Although these bulbs weaken with age you don’t actually need to replace them until you feel they are too dull, unless again you have live plants – this lighting is mainly for you.
Fluorescent bulbs tend to give off less heat than incandescent ones. You can by them at aquarium stores and even hard ware stores. But the need to be changed regularly as the gas in the tube changes and decays with time.
led lights