Aquael Leddy Tube-Plant[Power - 14W]

Thanks to the LED technology used, energy consumption is much lower than traditional light sources, with power consumption only 14 watts. This is half the value of T5 (39 watts) and T8 (30 watts) fluorescent lamps.

The major advantages of the Leddy Tube 2.0 unit are its long life, no heating of the aquarium water, and easy installation in aquarium covers.

Modern LEDs versus traditional fluorescent, incandescent, and compact fluorescent lamps

Properly selected LEDs are the primary light source in modern aquariums. They have effectively replaced previous fluorescent lamps, incandescent lamps, and compact fluorescent lamps on the market. Compared to them, they have several advantages. They allow a significant reduction in electricity consumption because by producing the same amount of light as fluorescent lamps, they consume up to half the amount. This translates into lower electricity bills beneficial for the keeper’s wallet and environmental protection. They do not need frequent replacement as they can operate up to 15,000 hours, which again relates to significant savings in money, environmental protection, and reduced workload. At the same time, they do not unnecessarily heat the aquarium water but illuminate directly only towards the water surface (so no need for additional reflectors), and unlike traditional fluorescent lamps, they come with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Why do we light the aquarium?

There are usually two reasons. First and foremost, the aquarium looks beautiful, i.e., it looks natural. Lighting aims to make fish and plants display beautiful and appropriate colors for each species, making the whole an undeniable decoration for the room. The second goal is equally important – the vast majority of keepers want to have healthy plants growing well in the aquarium. Plants need light to grow for 10-12 hours a day, which is considered the "driver" of photosynthesis – a natural process by which inorganic compounds are converted into organic materials necessary for their life. Therefore, properly selected lighting should ensure at the same time that the aquarium looks beautiful and that plants grow well in it.

LEDs installed in the LEDDY TUBE SUNNY unit emit light with a color temperature of 7000 Kelvin. This provides good conditions for aquarium plants and ensures accurate color reproduction for all aquarium inhabitants.

How much light is required in the aquarium?

How much light does the aquarium need? It depends on the types of plants we plan to grow in it. In terms of light requirements, they can be divided into three groups:

Group One – shade-tolerant species, such as "Pilea," algae, winged Microsorum, spiral Vallisneria, some compact species (such as Opongitonolst, compact version of Wendtii, Bubble Bucket, Bubble Malay), Anubias.

Group Two – medium light-loving species, such as spherical branch, aquatic Tint Land, Rhododendron, Tiger Lotus, Ludwigia, broad-leaf Vodka, three-flower Vodka, Monkfish, broad-leaf Arrowhead, Argentine swamp, giant Vallisneria, compact species, Limnophilus, small-leaf Bacopa, Thai Crinta, Ponicla, Japanese Shine, Swordfish.

Group Three – clearly light-loving species, such as Cabomba, "Glostigma," Hemianthus.

Lighting power conversion per liter of aquarium is usually used. It is traditionally assumed that for LED lamps for shade-tolerant plants, the minimum is 0.15-0.2 watts per liter of water. Medium-demand plants need 0.25-0.4 watts/liter, and light-loving species need 0.5-0.7 watts/liter.

The "day" in the aquarium can fall at any part of the day. If the aquarium is away from windows and lit only by artificial light, the lighting on/off hours can be almost any time. It is simply best to adjust them to our preferences and the hours we usually spend in the apartment (such as "dawn" at 3 PM and "dusk" at 1 AM). We can then enjoy the beauty of the "piece of the underwater world" whenever we want.