General lighting FAQs
The only question that is a silly question, is one that isn’t asked!
The only question that is a silly question, is one that isn’t asked!
Plants have a different light requirement to corals for example, so it is important that the aquarium has the correct lighting to ensure great results!
We recommend replacing lamps every 12 months as the light output will slowly deteriorate over time.
No – You must only use a bulb where the wattage has the same or a lower rating than that of the Starter Unit.
The surface running temperature of the LED strip light is 46.5°C. This compares to 43.5°C for a T8 lamp and 53°C for a T5 lamp.
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