Aquael Leddy Tube-Plant[Power - 17W]

Thanks to the technology used in LEDs, energy consumption is much lower compared to traditional light sources, as the power consumption is only 14 [واط]. This is half the value of T5 fluorescent lamps (39 [واط]) and T8 (30 [واط]).

The major advantages of the Leddy Tube 2.0 unit include a long lifespan, 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 aquarium keeping. They have effectively replaced fluorescent, incandescent, and compact fluorescent lamps previously used on the market. Compared to them, they have several advantages. They allow a significant reduction in electricity consumption because they produce the same amount of light as fluorescent lamps but consume half the energy. This translates into lower electricity bills, benefiting the fish keeper’s wallet and protecting the environment. They do not need frequent replacement as they operate up to 15000 hours, which again relates to significant savings, environmental protection, and reduced effort. At the same time, they do not unnecessarily heat the aquarium water, illuminate only near 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 tank looks beautiful, i.e., it looks natural. The light aims to make fish and plants display beautiful and appropriate colors for each species, and the whole is an undeniable decoration for the room. The second goal is equally important - the vast majority of fish keepers want to have healthy plants that grow 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 life. Thus, properly selected light ensures at the same time that the aquarium looks beautiful and that plants grow well in it.

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

How much light does the aquarium need?

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 "Plea", algae, winged Microsorum, spiral diver, some compact species (such as Apongitonolest, the compact group of Wendtii, or the bucket water bird, and the Malaysian bird), Anubias.

Group Two - medium light-loving species, such as spherical branch, water fig, rhododendron, tiger lotus, Ludwigia, broad-leafed vodka, three-flowered vodka, monkfish, broad-leafed arrowhead, Argentine swamp, giant diver, compact species, limnophila, small-leafed bacopa, Thai crinum, bonklo, Japanese shine, swordfish.

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

Light power conversion per liter of aquarium is usually used. It is traditionally assumed that for LED lamps for shade plants, the minimum is 0.15-0.2 [واط] per liter of water. Plants requiring moderate light need 0.25-0.4 [واط] / liter, and definitely light-loving ones need up to 0.5-0.7 [واط] / liter.

"Daytime" in the aquarium can fall at almost any part of the day. If the tank 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 adapt them to our preferences and the hours we are usually present in the apartment (for example, "dawn" at 3 PM and "dusk" at 1 AM). Then we can enjoy the beauty of a "piece of underwater world" as desired.