How to Setup a Cheap LED Utility Bar Light in Aquarium:
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. When current flows through the LED, it emits light. LEDs were able to emit three colors of lights: red, green & blue, but now they can emit white light as well.
They need less power than
ordinary light & they have a long-life span than other lights. They are
available for low cost & can emit high intensity of light. You can connect
multiple LEDs together for more light. LED lights will enhance the colors of
your fish & plants, & plants have low to high light requirements. LED
light is suitable for both freshwater & saltwater aquariums. Corals require
light to make oxygen & plants also need light to release oxygen & absorb
carbon dioxide. If your tank lights are on, then your fish will show better
activity, & they will be looking for food & will love to swim in the
tank. In the absence of light, fish might be in sleeping mode, they might be
inactive & might be hiding. However, not every fish species likes light
because some fish like to swim in the dark because light stresses them. Bottom
dwelling fish usually search for food at the bottom of the tank when tank
lights are off.
Which light is best for my aquarium?
If you have decided to use LED
lights then I have explained in the tutorial below how to setup LED lights in your
aquarium:
Steps: How to install cheap LED utility bar light in fish tank:
Step 1: Why I want to change my old tank light:
I have earlier used push on light
in my fish tank & it is fixed to the underneath of the fish tank. It does
not show enough brightness but it is not too bad. I purchased push on light
because it is a low budget light. I used it for just a week & then thought
of replacing this light with LED utility bar light.
Step 2: Choose light that meets the requirements of your fish tank:
It is a bit difficult to find the
light that suits your tank requirement because you might not be keeping the
same type of fish & plants, & light requirements for plants widely vary
based on the type of plant. It is a wise idea to choose a high intensity light
that lets you decrease the intensity of light using a control. You can always
adjust the setting if your plants & fish are exposed to too bright light
because some fish do not welcome bright lights. I have chosen LED utility bar
light because my fish needs high intensity of light.
Step 3: Why I choose LED lights:
Many LED lights let you control
light intensity & allows aquarists to decide different colors. They have a
lifespan of 50,000 working hours. They are available for a reasonable price, their setup is easy, & they need less power. They emit less heat &
have a wider coverage.
Step 4: Unboxing LED Utility bar lights:
I have unboxed the ARLEC LED
utility bar light. It requires 10 W power &
has a cord length of 1.5 m. You can simply setup ARLEC LED utility bar light in
your fish tank. It offers 950 Lumens of light. It is available in the following
dimensions: Length 500 mm, Height 28 mm & Width 45 mm.
Step 5: Attach LED utility bar light to the underneath of fish tank:
I have attached LED utility bar
light to the underneath of my fish tank & I have tested its performance.
Even though the length of the bar is less than the length of my aquarium, I am
still impressed with its coverage. It needs less power & you can decide
between different colors.
Conclusion:
LED lights are inexpensive, have a longer life span, can offer high intensity that can be adjusted, they are energy efficient, & they are the best choice for both freshwater & saltwater aquariums. They also provide a wider coverage even if their size is less than the length of your aquarium.
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