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Aqueon 55 Gallon LED Aquarium Kit
$249.99
20% off in cart
Aqueon LED 10 Gallon Aquarium Kit
$89.99
20% off in cart
Aqueon LED 29 Gallon Aquarium Kit
$159.99
20% off in cart
Aqueon Versa Top 30" X 12" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
$22.99
Aqueon Versa Top 20" X 10" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
$16.99
Aqueon Aquarium Black 30" Fluorescent Deluxe Full Hood
$59.99
Aqueon Versa Top 36" X 18" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
$34.99
Aqueon Versa Top 24" X 12" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
$21.99
Aqueon LED Deluxe Full Hood
$59.99 – $69.99
Aqueon Aquarium Black 24" Fluorescent Deluxe Full Hood
$53.78 was $54.99
Aqueon Aquarium Black 20" Fluorescent Deluxe Full Hood
$49.99
Aqueon Full Spectrum Daylight T8 Replacement Lamp
$9.99 – $18.99
35% off your first Repeat Delivery
Fluval Fresh and Plant 3.0 LED Light Fixture
$169.99 – $229.99
Aqueon Versa Top 16" X 8" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
$16.99
Aqueon Live Planted Aquarium Clip-On LED Fixture
$32.99 was $39.99
Aqueon Versa Top 48" X 18" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
$54.99
Aqueon Deluxe 36" Full Fluorescent Black Aquarium Hoods
$69.99
GloFish Cycle Light
$21.98 was $39.99
Fluval Aquasky LED Strip Light
$99.99 – $139.99
Spend $75, Save $15 - Mix & Match
Coralife ESU Aqualight Digital Power Center
$45.99
GloFish Blue LED Aquarium Waterproof Light
$21.00 was $29.99
Aqueon Colormax T8 Fluorescent Bulb, 15 Watts
$14.99
35% off your first Repeat Delivery
Aqueon Floramax T8 Fluorescent Bulb, 15 Watts
$17.99
35% off your first Repeat Delivery
Hagen Marina Betta Kit LED Light
$19.99
Aqueon Freshwater Aquarium Clip-On LED Fixture
$20.99 was $29.99
Aqueon Clear Incandescent Bulb, 15 Watts
$3.49
Aqueon Modular ColorMax LED Aquarium Lamp, Size 24
$24.99
Aqueon Full Spectrum Daylight T5 Fluorescent Bulb, 8 Watts
$9.99
35% off your first Repeat Delivery
Fluval Marine 3.0 Spectrum LED Aquarium Light
$180.00 – $249.36
Spend $75, Save $15 - Mix & Match
Aqueon Modular ColorMax LED Aquarium Lamp, Size 20
$19.99
Aqueon 50/50 Mini Compact Fluorescent Bulb, 10 Watts
$12.99
35% off your first Repeat Delivery
Aqueon OptiBright LED Light Fixtures
$54.84 – $109.99
Aqueon T8 Actinic Blue Light Fluorescent Aquarium Lamp, 17 Watts
$17.99
35% off your first Repeat Delivery
AA Aquarium Green Killing Machine 24W Replacement UV Bulb
$38.99 was $39.99
Aqueon Modular LED Aquarium Lighting System, 48" Length
$69.99 was $139.99
Aqueon Modular LED Aquarium Lighting System, 30" Length
$85.99 was $99.99
Aqueon Colormax Mini Compact Fluorescent Bulb, 10 Watts
$12.99
35% off your first Repeat Delivery
Lighting can bring your aquarium to life in the aesthetic sense while also serving the functional purpose of helping live plants grow. As you shop, consider the following:
The answer depends on a number of factors, including aquarium size, type of fish and ornamental decorations. Depending on your specific needs, you might consider fluorescent, incandescent, LED, metal halide or UV bulbs. If you need more help, check out our article: Understanding Aquarium Lighting
No. Extended light usage can encourage excess algae growth. It’s best to replicate a day/night schedule for your aquarium. Keep lights on 8-12 hours per day for planted aquariums and 6-10 hours per day for ornamental setups.
Algae growth is partially affected by the number of hours your lights remain on but not necessarily by the type of bulb you use. Additional factors for algae growth include the nutrients in the water and live plant density.
LED lights are a great option because they allow you to adjust light levels based on the different species that make up your aquatic community. They also tend to output less heat than more traditional aquarium lighting.