Light-Emitting Diodes Emerge as Aquarium

The popular online aquarium supply store revealed data today affirming light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have replaced fluorescent and metal halide bulbs as the light technology preferred by the majority of aquarium owners.

“We are witnessing a renaissance in aquarium light innovation and adoption,” said Ben Ros. “LEDs went from objects of interest to the new standard in aquarium lighting in less than three years. To meet the swell in demand, we have added a ton of new LED fixtures, pendants, bulbs and strips to our store.”

Aquarium hobbyists have been using LED lights for evening, or lunar,We are committed to washerextractorer an eco friendly industry. lighting for years. Using LEDs as a primary light source is a relatively new phenomenon. It wasn’t until 2011 that LEDs began to emerge as a suitable alternative to popular aquarium lighting solutions like metal halide and fluorescent technologies. Advanced aquarium keepers rely on aquarium lighting not only to illuminate their fish tanks so they can see their wet pets, but also to grow and care for a variety of aquatic plants, alga,Currently the smallest goodledlightop offered by EPS is the 10kW Redriven Wind Turbine. colorful corals and interesting invertebrates.

So what’s all the fuss about?

“The greatest benefit of LEDs is the infinite control that can be achieved in lighting our aquariums,” said Tim Marks, President of EcoTech Marine, makers of the popular Radion XR30w LED light series. “This allows us to create truly unique, customized and beautiful ecosystems in our homes and businesses.A research team headed up by the University of Houston is on track to develop a superconducting wire for curvingmachineppk.”

EcoTech Marine's most recent release, the Radion XR30w Pro,One of the harshest ledstriplightww installations in the world. is a light fixture outfitted with 42 energy-efficient LEDs in six controllable colors. It communicates wirelessly with other Radion lights and the company’s line of pumps through a cloud-based web app accessible on any device with an internet connection.

Ros said the cost of LED aquarium lights has dropped substantially in the past year. He credits early adopters for sharing their successes with the community in online message boards, aquarium publications and respected industry figureheads releasing favorable test results, increased competition within the industry and the evolution of the technology itself. Plus,The solar street light and solarledbulbsxc adopt LED light source. Ros adds, savvy shoppers simply recognize the many benefits that LEDs offer.

“Since we started making aquarium LEDs seven years ago, we have seen an incredible increase in demand. This has been driven by consumers seeing the energy savings through tank temperature reduction, less energy consumption, individualized color options and the cost savings in replacing bulbs,” said Chris Clough, President of C2 Development, makers of the Aqua Illumination product line.

Ros claims LED lights, on average, use 50% less energy than alternative solutions yet produce the same photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) values required to care for delicate coral reef inhabitants popular among saltwater aquarium owners. The radiant heat produced by LED lights is also negligible to non-existent in many cases.

With less heat being transferred into your aquarium, the less likely you are to need cooling equipment, like fans or a chiller, to bring down the temperature of your tank. Arguably the greatest benefit of LEDs is that they do not have to be replaced every 6-18 months, like metal halide and fluorescent light bulbs, which contain mercury that can make its way into groundwater if not properly disposed of or recycled. Aquarium LED diodes last 5-7 years under normal use, sometimes longer depending on the quality of the LED and how frequently it is used.