Metal Halide

Metal Halide

Let there be light!, freshwater aquarium light. It can spell beauty, health and attitude. It is not surprising that in photography and cinematography, for example, light is a basic principle and a very crucial component. For people, the absence and presence of light can define the high and low parts of people's lives. Light can mean happiness and hope while darkness can mean melancholy and depression. It can also mean day and night. People need day light for energy and no light to rest or sleep.

The same is true with fish. Fish need light for approximately the same eight hours a day that we need it and will have sensory and health problems if the lighting in the aquarium either stays on or off for too long at a time. What are the different kinds of lights for aquariums? How do you balance light and dark in the aquarium and, what is best for your fish when it comes to the brightness level of light?

Lighting an aquarium also does some minor heating in the tank. Most species of fish in their natural habitat live in regions with water temperatures of up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, relocating them means providing them with ample light and heat to de-stress them. It is said that the best aquarium lights should stand inside reflector hoods positioned on top of the tank's glass cover. In other designs, they are placed above the tank on a special frame. It is also best to attach timers to these hoods to monitor the so-called photoperiod exposure as fish do not usually need more than 12 hours of light each day. Sooner or later, fish can also get used of natural lighting in a room and the lifestyle of its owner in terms of sleeping habits. This gadget will help regularize the tanks lighting.

In freshwater, bright light stimulates plants and algae to absorb harmful nutrients and produce oxygen. In fish tanks, Ammonia and Nitrates are produced. The ratio of needed light is based on the following: bulb lux, Kelvin PAR, lumens per watt, watts per gallon and lumen focus along with amount of fish and plants in the tank.

Full-Spectrum Fluorescent Bulbs enhance your fishes color and beautify your tank and are the most common types of lights available. These bulbs do not produce too much heat and thus is friendly to your pet and tank's temperature. On the other hand, Specialized Ultraviolet aquarium lamps aids the fish in successful breeding and plants with plant growth in the case of live plants. For others, an Aqua Glo Color Max or a thirty-watt light is enough to light a tank of 60 gallons.

Light of outputs in the range of 5500-8000 Kelvin are excellent choices and inexpensive. Be cautious though that higher PAR lights may kill needed nutrients in the tank, and the disease immunity of the fish. T- High Output Lamps like the T5 have a PAR that is good for the health of your fish and discourages the growth of Brown Diatom Algae. Other lighting choices are Double-ended HQI Metal Halide, Socket-ended HID Metal Halide and LED or Light Emitting Diode type of lights.

Metal halide lights both HQI and HID, can usually get extremely hot and thus it must be coupled with auxiliary fans for peripheral ventilation to maintain a balance in the tank. When changing bulbs, use cloth to prevent skin burns and to avoid oils from your hands from contaminating the bulb. T5 High output Lights on the other hand are very compact and way cooler than metal halide lights. Its bulbs vary in wattage according to the size of tank: 24 watts for a 24-inch long tank, 39 watts for 36 inches, 54 watts for 48 inches and 80 watts for 60 inches. The rather more advanced and most expensive LED Aquarium Light is an energy and heat saver. It is known for its higher energy output and longer life of up to 50,000 hours. 8,000 to 10,000 hours of life are considered cheap these days for the life of the lights. There is also inexpensive lunar LED lights which are best for moonlight simulation.

In the ultimate effort of recreating a natural habitat for your favourite pet fish, lighting and heating your aquarium plays a significant role in the survival and successful breeding of your fish. Light and heat can create water temperature instability that may cause stress to fish if not well-balanced. A lights effect on fish can be manifested in the beautiful pigmentation of fish in full color. For other species, light and heat are very well needed for breeding. Sometimes certain lights can hurt the offspring of some varieties of fish.

While hobbyists tend to worry about an algae outbreak due to putting on bright lights in a tank, it must be noted that algae is natural and is mainly caused by nutrients in the tank and not only by the lights. For tanks using live plants, light and heat are relatively useful in photosynthesis and coloration. Except for incandescent lights that often need replacement, make sure you replace your light once a year for safety. A freshwater aquarium light can be expensive in this hobby, but it is an expense which is very necessary. It spells life. Can you imagine a pre-mature baby with no proper incubation?

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Ceramic Metal Halide PAR20 Lamp $140 Ceramic metal halide PAR20 lamp; 39 watts with 10eg; or 25eg; beam spread. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

Ceramic Metal Halide T4.5 Lamp $130 Ceramic metal halide T4.5 lamp with G8.5 base. 20, 39 or 70 watts. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

Wobblelight 111901 175 Watt Metal Halide Replacement Bulb $39.99 175 Watt Metal Halide Replacement Bulb - 111901

Wobblelight 111903 400 Watt Metal Halide Replacement Bulb $59.99 400 Watt Metal Halide Replacement Bulb - 111903

GE Ceramic Metal Halide HID T4.5 $133.5 Ceramic metal halide HID T4.5 lamp. Choose wattage and color temperature. Lamp life of 12,000 hours.

Venture 1000 Watt Metal Halide Capacitor: HY $25.95 Venture 1000 Watt Metal Halide Capacitor. Item may differ from picture. Only quality manufactured pieces.

Venture 400 Watt Metal Halide Capacitor: HY $25.95 Venture 400 Watt Metal Halide Capacitor. Item may differ from picture. Only quality manufactured pieces.

Venture 250 Watt Metal Halide Capacitor: HY $25.95 Venture 250 Watt Metal Halide Capacitor. Item may differ from picture. Only quality manufactured pieces.

Wobblelight WL400MH 36-in 400 Watt Metal Halide Work Light $299.99 36-in 400 Watt Metal Halide Work Light - 111104. Lightbulb

Wobblelight WL175MH 36-in 175 Watt Metal Halide Work Light $249.99 36-in 175 Watt Metal Halide Work Light - 111102. Lightbulb

MARINE COLOR HQI 150W 10K 10000K METAL HALIDE BULB DE $21.04 "MARINE COLOR" HQI 150W 10K 10000K METAL HALIDE BULB DE

MARINE COLOR HQI 150W 20K 20000K METAL HALIDE BULB DE $21.04 "MARINE COLOR" HQI 150W 20K 20000K METAL HALIDE BULB DE

Metal Halide Distressed Bronze One-Light Outdoor Wall Mounted Light $217 Metal Halide Distressed Bronze One-Light Outdoor Wall Mounted Light

150W Replacement Projector Metal Halide Lamp for 119083 119084 119085 (HTP-L01) $13.99 Features:150W Replacement Projector Metal Halide Lamp for 119083, 119084, 119085.Specifications:150W Metal Halide Lamp Life time: around 6000 hours

Ceramic Metal Halide PAR30 Long Lamp $140 Ceramic metal halide PAR30 Long lamp; 39 or 70 watts with 10eg; or 25eg; beam spread. Fixture ballast wattage rating must be same as lamp.

Metal Halide Lamp 1000w 6.5K : HY $214.45 1000 watt EYE HORTILUX BLUE Horizontal Burn Metal Halide 6.5K Manufacturer's Code: MT1000D/HOR/HTL - BLUE Initial Lumens: 80,000

odyssea Black Color 48 Metal Halide HQI+ T5 408W Fish Tank Aquarium Lighting Fixtures $223 48" Metal Halide HQI+ T5 408W

ODYSSEA Aquarium lighting fixture/Fish tank lamp 40 Metal Halide HQI ADV+ T5 644W/Mounting legs $263.16 40" Metal Halide HQI ADV+ T5 644W

ODYSSEA Aquarium lighting fixture/Fish tank lamp 48 Metal Halide HQI ADV+ T5 716W/Mounting legs $294.74 48" Metal Halide HQI ADV+ T5 716W

ODYSSEA Aquarium lighting fixture/Fish tank lamp 48 Metal Halide HQI+ T5 516W/Mounting legs $263.16 48" Metal Halide HQI+ T5 516W

Wobble Light Wobble Light 400w Metal Halide Bulb 111903 $54.21 400w metal halide bulb Replacement bulb for Wobble Light model No. WL400MH Metal halide, 400W Brand #: Wobble Light 111903 UPC: 031293494634 Keywords: replacement bulb metal halide wobble light repl 400w wl400mh

Westinghouse Lighting Westinghouse Lighting 100w Metal Halide Bulb 37018 $24.08 100w metal halide bulb Metal halide bulbs improve both lumen and color performance and are used in commercial/industrial applications where better color rendering is critical Can be used indoors or outdoors Brand #: Westinghouse Lighting 37018 UPC: 030721370182 Keywords: bulb light sodium metal halide 70w

Westinghouse Lighting Westinghouse Lighting 250w Metal Halide Bulb 37021 $24.08 250w metal halide bulb Metal halide bulbs improve both lumen and color performance and are used in commercial/industrial applications where better color rendering is critical Can be used indoors or outdoors Brand #: Westinghouse Lighting 37021 UPC: 030721370212 Keywords: light bulb sodium metal halide 250w

GE Ceramic Metal Halide HID MR16 $148.5 Ceramic metal halide MR16 lamp. Choose wattage, beam spread and color temperature. Lamp life of 12,000 hours. MR16 reflector for maximum beam control. Available in 12eg;, 25eg; or 40eg; beam spreads

Metal Halide Lamp 400w 6.5K : HY $112.13 400 Watt Eye Hortilux Blue 6.5K Metal Halide Lamp. Horizontal Burn Only. Glass Envelope Clear. Manufacturer's Code: MT400D/HOR/HTL - BLUE Initial Lumens: 29,000

Shopzeus USA zeusd1EPST1252729 20000k Hqi Halide Replacement Bulb 150w $177.38 Coralife 20000K HQI HALIDE BULB20 000K Daylight doubleended HQI metal halide lamp

Current Metal Halide PowerPaq - HQI - 10,000K - 250W $59.99 Treat your corals to the best aquarium lighting possible with Current's PowerPaq HQI Metal Halide bulbs. These powerful bulbs produce the highest lumen per watt output of any comparable lamp, promoting fast coral growth. The ultimate in rapid start halides, PowerPaq bulbs produce full brightness in 50% less time. Each bulb also delivers consistent halide temperatures and higher light output over its entire life, making them the economical choice as well.

Protected Metal Halide Lamp: Eye Hortilux Metal Mp1000Bx/U 1000 Watt Protected Metal Halide Lamp - Bt-37: J $93.46 This is the first protected metal halide lamp (MH) designed to run in a horizontal position. Protective glass safety lens NOT required when using this lamp for ETL listing to apply. Which lamp is best for your growing needs? METAL HALIDE LAMPS - This type of light is blue-orientated in the spectrum. It is the best type of light to be used as a primary light source (if no or little natural sunlight is available). This type of lamp promotes plant growth. HIGH PRESSURE SODIUM LAMPS - These lamps are red/orange in the spectrum. They are the best lamps available for secondary or supplementary lighting (used in conjunction with natural sunlight). This type of light promotes flowering/budding in plants. It is ideal for Green houses/Commercial growing applications. CONVERSION LAMPS - A). Sodium lamps which run on halide ballasts - more common. B). Halide lamps which run on sodium ballasts. This type of lamp allows you to tailor the light source to the growth stage of the plant (halide blue light for growth and sodium red light for fruiting & flowering) by merely changing lamps. FLUORESCENT - This type of light is perfect for starts and seedlings (T8 & T12). The latest T5 High Output (HO) products are great for full-term plant growth, and produce very little heat. See our Knowledge Center / Lighting for more details.

CoralVue Metal Halide Electronic Ballast 175W $119.99 Coralvue 175W electronic metal halide ballast is the ultimate in performance and energy efficiency. Electronic design maximizes bulb life. Each one carries a 3-year warranty. Choose the size that best fits your aquarium. UL Approved. Operates on a current of 1.46A.

CoralVue Metal Halide Electronic Ballast 250W $139.99 Coralvue 250W electronic metal halide ballast is the ultimate in performance and energy efficiency. Electronic design maximizes bulb life. Each one carries a 3-year warranty. Choose the size that best fits your aquarium. UL Approved. Operates on a current of 2.20A.

CoralVue Metal Halide Electronic Ballast - 400W $169.99 Coralvue 400W electronic metal halide ballast is the ultimate in performance and energy efficiency. Electronic design maximizes bulb life. Each one carries a 3-year warranty. Choose the size that best fits your aquarium. UL Approved. Operates on a current of 3.60A.

Hang-A-Light 111903PS 400 Watt Pulse Start Metal Halide Replacement Bulb $79.99 400 Watt Pulse Start Metal Halide Replacement Bulb - 111903PS

Shopzeus USA zeusd1EPST1252662 Hqi Metal Halide Double End 14000k 70w Bulb $144.59 Hqi metal halide double end 14 000k 70w bulb

Metal Halide PowerPaq Lamp - HQI - 14,000K - 250W $58.99 This 250 Watt 14,000K metal halide PowerPaq lamp is ideal for providing intense lighting to even the deepest-water corals. These lamps are manufactured with precision, which deliver consistent halide temperatures and higher maintained light output over the life of the lamp. Each lamp is put through vigorous testing and quality control which includes a burn-in process to stretch the filament and ensure proper wavelength emission. When coupled with Current's proprietary electronic driving system, PowerPaq lamps produce the highest lumen per watt of any comparable lamp. High lumen output means not only significant energy savings - it means your corals will grow faster and stay healthier.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 10,000K - 400W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 15,000K - 250W $78.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide HQI Double-ended Lamp - 20,000K - 150W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000K - 175W $59.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.

XM Metal Halide Lamp - Mogul Base - 20,000K - 250W $68.99 Get pure lighting power for your aquarium with XM's extraordinary metal halide lighting. This is the lighting you want for your reef. Metal Halide lamps provide the closest thing to natural sunlight, and XM's lamps pack more power than comparable lamps. Your corals will feel the difference. Requires ballast.