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Does Bluelight hurt fish?

Joe Ford

Does Bluelight hurt fish?

Blue light is an ideal choice for aquariums. It helps in mimicking the moonlight environment in the aquarium. Besides, blue light does not affect the day and night cycle of the fish, neither does it harm the plants.

What color light is best for aquatic plants?

Colors of Light for Healthy Growth of Aquatic Plants Red and blue lights are used in photosynthesis of plants. Red light is attenuated rapidly in water while blue light has better penetration in water.

Will aquarium plants grow with LED lights?

Aquarium plants can grow with LED lights, as long as they are exposed to the right lightning intensity and color temperature; 6500 to 10000 Kelvins. Adjusting the LED system to the tank’s depth and surface area will allow the plants to perform photosynthesis by exploiting dissolved CO2 residues.

How many lumens do I need for a planted tank?

That all depends upon which plants you have chosen for your aquarium. If you have chosen nothing but “Easy” plants, 10-20 lumen (0.25 to 0.5 watts) per litre is adequate. For “Medium” plants, we recommend 20-40 lumen (0.5 to 1 watts) per litre, while “Advanced” plants require more than 40 lumens (1 watt) per litre.

Will normal LED lights grow plants?

Generally, yes. But because LED technology is so customizable, every bulb is different and you want bulbs that produce the exact mix of red, blue and other wavelengths preferred by your plants. White light contains a great mix for plants, so white LED bulbs will work to grow.

Can I use LED lights to start seeds?

You can use LED lights to start your vegetable seeds indoors and you don’t need special plant grow lights to do so for plants that will eventually be planted outside. Upgrading to LEDs is just a simple matter of replacing your current tubes.

How many lumens do plants need?

If ever you are in the vegetative period, approximately 2000 to 3000 lumens per square foot would be the minimum amount. If your plants are on the flowering phase, 5000 to 10000 lumens per square foot is recommended.