How many LED bars do I need for my freshwater aquarium?
For aquariums ranging in length from 120 to 140 cm, a single LED bar may be sufficient. However, the number of required LED bars depends on several factors:
- Aquarium Size: For example, a 120x50x50cm Malawi Lake aquarium is illuminated with one 50% dimmed LED bar, while a 300x90x70cm aquarium requires two bars.
- Plantation: Heavily planted Amazon aquariums around 120cm require two or three LED bars.
- Floor Color: A dark floor requires more light as it does not reflect light like a bright floor does.
- Demanding Plants: More light is needed for dense or demanding plantings.
- Individual Taste: Everyone has different preferences and expectations for lighting.
See Photos of our customers for further details.
Here is a non-binding overview to help you decide on the number of LED bars:
|
Degree of |
Plant light |
Number of eco+ LED bars |
Number ofPRO² LED bars |
Number of aquaLUMix lamps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
None or light |
|
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Medium |
|
2 |
1-2 |
1 |
|
High |
 |
3-4 |
2 |
1 |
|
Extreme |
|
4+ |
2+ |
1-2 |
|
The values relate to average tank heights and widths of about 60cm. The arrangement of the bars, central, offset, split, or placed next to one another is completely up to you. As is the choice of light colours! |
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