| When you own an aquarium, it is important to equip | | | | aquarium. For freshwater-planted aquariums, where |
| it with the proper aquarium lighting. Proper lighting can | | | | there are live plants, a fluorescent lighting system is |
| affect the growth and survival of the fish, | | | | used. It can stimulate the growth of the plants in the |
| invertebrates, live corals and aquatic plants in your | | | | tank as well as showcase the colors of the fish. If |
| tank. They should receive near, if not the same, | | | | there are lots of plants a stronger lighting source |
| lighting they get as in their natural habitat. With | | | | may be needed to meet the demands of the plants. |
| advancements in technology you can replicate this | | | | In such cases, compact fluorescent bulbs, high output |
| natural lighting by purchasing aquarium lighting. By | | | | T5 bulbs or metal halide lamps may be used. |
| choosing the best type of lighting you're on your | | | | For marine-reef aquariums, which houses fish, |
| way to having healthy and good quality aquatic life in | | | | invertebrates and live corals, metal halide aquarium |
| your tank. | | | | lighting is recommended. This type of aquarium |
| For freshwater tanks, you have to choose the | | | | lighting replicates the shimmering effect of sunlight |
| aquarium lighting based on the type of tank you | | | | over the corals, allowing the corals to thrive in the |
| have. If you have fish-only aquarium, a standard | | | | aquarium. Other options for marine-reef aquariums |
| incandescent bulb can be used. It is enough to mimic | | | | include Very High Output (VHO) fluorescent tubes |
| the normal day and night cycle for the fish in the | | | | and compact fluorescent lighting. |