What is the best LED marine lights?

What is the best LED marine lights?

The 12 Best LED Aquarium Lights for Corals, Reef Tanks

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Are LED lights good for corals?

Yes, LEDs do grow coral – just ask our experts at LiveAquaria.com! They have been using LED lighting for quite some time now over our coral tanks with amazing results. The specific spectrums provided by LED lighting can bring out colors in certain fish like you’ve never seen before.

How many watts of LED lighting do I need for a reef tank?

A good basic rule to follow is to provide 1 to 2 watts of lighting per gallon for fish-only aquariums, 2 to 5 watts per gallon for freshwater planted aquariums, and 4 to 8 watts per gallon for reef aquariums.

What color light is best for saltwater aquarium?

“Full Spectrum” or Warm White Commonly referred to as 6,500K. Enhances reds, oranges, greens and yellows. A great color for almost all saltwater fish; especially fish with orange, yellows, reds and greens, including yellow tanks, Flame Angles, Coral Beauties, green wrasses, and Clownfish.

How long should my saltwater tank lights be on?

about 8 to 10 hours
If you have a fish-only aquarium, it is recommended to leave the lights on for about 8 to 10 hours a day to simulate the natural cycle of daylight. Any other time period may stress the fish and could lead to unwanted diseases. Use a timer to provide a consistent lighting cycle for your aquarium.

How many hours should my reef lights be on?

Essentially, the ideal time to have your lights on full is between 9 and 12 hours. Providing ramp up and ramp down time if possible. This gives the coral enough time (roughly 9 hours) to grow and reward from the photosynthesis.

How much light do saltwater tanks need?

How much light do I need for a saltwater aquarium? Lighting a saltwater aquarium with fish and no plants coral can be accomplished using fairly inexpensive fluorescent lights. The general rule is to use 1 to 2 watts per gallon.