Various Forms of Aquarium Light Bulbs
There are various aquarium light bulbs that can be integrated in the lighting fixtures to illuminate the inside of an aquarium. Light bulb can bring out illumination and bright color to the aquatic animals and plants in the aquarium, whether saltwater or freshwater. It can deliver heat which is needed by aquarium live inhabitants for survival. Plant growth can be encouraged when enough light spectrum of an aquarium light bulb is emitted to aquarium plants.
VHO aquarium light bulbs, power compact fluorescent bulbs, and T5 bulbs are popular types of lighting used in various aquariums. Metal halide is a popular variety of aquarium light bulbs. This form of aquarium lighting is known for emitting a shimmering brightness underwater similar to solar light. It is a preferred choice of aquarium light bulbs of aquarists with deeper and bigger reef tanks.
They range in spectrum and wattages. The higher the wattage of a light bulb, the brighter illumination it can emit to the aquarium. The color temperature of an aquarium light bulb is also a consideration in aquarium lighting. It refers the spectrum of light emitted by a light source. The measurement of color temperature is expressed in Kelvin. Metal halide bulbs can range from 5,000 to 20,000 K. Metal halide has higher wattages than other forms of aquarium light bulbs attributing to its intense brightness but consumes more electricity than compact fluorescent bulbs.
Power compact fluorescent bulbs are the latest type of fluorescent that can be used as aquarium lightings. They are considered to be brighter than other fluorescents and they utilize less energy than metal halide bulbs.
VHO aquarium light bulbs can produce intense brightness and can be used in deep marin aquariums and freshwater tanks. Incandescent bulbs are deemed to be the least expensive variety of aquarium light bulbs. However, they are only suitable for use in small freshwater aquariums or fish bowls.
Aside from aquarium light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and lighting fixtures are other designs of aquarium lightings that can be found. Lighting fixtures can have more numbers of light bulbs or tubes. Different types of aquarium lighting can also be combined in lighting fixtures for various features and uses.
Arcadia is one of the leading brands of lighting system for aquarium. Different designs of aquarium lighting and accessories can come with Arcadia, a brand produced and marketed by Jerrard Bros., plc of the United Kingdom.
Different brands of aquarium light bulbs, tubes and lighting fixtures can also come. You could find different forms of aquarium light bulbs and lighting system in varying features and prices on the Internet. You can check aquariumguys.com and other aquarium online stores for information and product listings and images of aquarium lightings.
