The spectrum produced by the Aqua One Tropical LED Tube will bring out the fluorescent colours of your fish and plants whilst providing the lighting requirements plants need to photosynthesise. Converting carbon dioxide to oxygen within aquarium water is one of the key benefits of keeping live aquatic plants.
Fluorescent T8 aquarium tubes are commonly rated at 6000 – 10000 hours of life, however, suffer significant output loss and spectrum shift after around 3000 hours.
This means an aquarium fluorescent tube needs to be replaced approximately every 12 months.
Aqua One T8 LED Tubes are rated at 50000 hours with minimal output loss and spectrum shift, meaning they do not need to be replaced for many years. In most cases, they will last up to 5 times longer than conventional fluorescent tubes.
Aqua One T8 LED Tubes produce comparable light output to equivalent fluorescent tubes, with a saving of at least 50% on power consumption, whilst enhancing the natural beauty of your aquarium.t output to equivalent fluorescent tubes with a saving of at least 50% on power consumption
Features & Benefits:
- Energy efficient LED lighting.
- Creates an aesthetically pleasing aquarium enhancing the colours of fish, plants and ornaments.
- LED lighting provides long term cost saving benefits due to a longer lifespan compared to fluorescent lighting.
Suitable for: Coldwater, Tropical & Marine
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use only in a light units with a starter and where the starter can be removed.