Appropriate lighting for your aquarium is essential to create and maintain a healthy aquatic environment. Many factors influence the type and quantity of light required:

To achieve appropriate lighting, a general rule is to have a range of 1 to 3 watts of light per gallon of water in your aquarium, subtracting 10-15% of the tank volume to account for volume of materials inside the tank. Adequate lighting range = (1 to 3 watts/gallon) – (10%-15% of tank volume)

For optimum maintenance of plants and fish, it is recommended to light the aquarium for at least twelve hours each day, without interference. Certain species may have specific lighting requirements which may alter aquarium lighting patterns and schedules.

Glo fluorescent bulbs provide real lighting for every aquarium need. Combinations of bulbs will accentuate fish and plant colors, while stimulating plant growth, all the while providing a visually pleasing aquarium.