Read About Incandescent Lighting

Incandescent lighting, when used properly will enhance and beautify your aquarium. Here's everything you need to know about this product.

Incandescent lighting - What are they?

1. Description:

   Incandescent lighting is a cheaper source of lighting for your aquarium which allow you fish to see well and allows algae to grow during the day..

2. Who Needs These?

   They are used often in smaller aquariums because their bulbs come in a convenient size.

3. Why Do You Need These?

   Lighting is very important in your aquarium. Natural sunlight rarely reaches your aquarium and does not easily penetrate the water.

4. Types:

   Incandescent lighting is very popular because of its versatility. It comes any various sizes, shapes, bulb colors, and bulb strengths.

5. Benefits:

   It supplies your aquarium with beautiful light that enhances the life of your fish and the beauty of it's surroundings.

Incandescent lighting - Uses

1. For Young Pets:

   Incandescent lighting shows off the younger fish that are smaller and harder to locate in the water.

2. For Adult Pets:

   Lighting can help the plant life in the aquarium to flourish, thus enhancing the life of the adult fish.

3. For Aging Pets:

   It is more important for the aging fish to have the day/night rest cycle to stay healthy. Also, the extra light allows you to keep a closer eye on their health.

Incandescent lighting - Tips

1. Varieties:

   Incandescent lighting comes in many sizes, intensities, and colors. Research should be done to find just the right one for your aquarium.

2. Quality Choices:

   Because incandescent lighting is so economical, it allows you to choose the better quality ones.

3. Where to Use:

   Lighting is most usually used in a hood above the aquarium.

Incandescent lighting - Concerns

1. Safety Issues:

   Incandescent lighting should only be used with certain fish. They can give off a lot of heat, which is very harmful to certain fish. Make sure to use good ventilation and circulation if you choose to use this type of lighting.

2. Behavioral Issues:

   Some fish will not react well to the heat and unstable light spectrum that the incandescent lights give off.

3. Convenience:

   They are very economical and easy to use. This makes it a very convenient way to light your aquarium if you are careful with the amount of heat it gives off.

Incandescent lighting - How to Choose

1. For Young Pets:

   Younger fish are more sensitive to heat, so be very careful in your choice.

2. For Adult Pets:

   Incandescent lighting can be used for adult fish with very good results.

3. For Aging Pets:

   Like the younger fish, older fish will not respond well to too much heat, so care must be taken to monitor the water temperature.

4. Expense:

   Incandescent lamps cost $6.50 -- $8.00, and replacement bulbs cost $1.50 -- $3.00

5. Other items you might need with this product:

   You will need to buy replacement bulbs with this product.