Aqueon Versa Top 30" X 12" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
(654)
$24.99
Aqueon Versa Top 36" X 18" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
(218)
$34.99
Aqueon Versa Top 20" X 10" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
(227)
$19.99
Aqueon Versa Top 24" X 12" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
(165)
$24.99
Aqueon Versa Top 48" X 18" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
(125)
$54.99
Aqueon Versa Top 16" X 8" Hinged Glass Aquarium Top
(107)
$19.99
Aqueon 55 Gallon LED Aquarium Kit
(121)
$249.99
Aqueon LED Deluxe Full Hood
(240)
$59.99 – $78.81
Aqueon Aquarium Black Fluorescent Deluxe Full Hood
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$41.24 – $59.99
GloFish Blue LED Aquarium Waterproof Light
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$20.29 was $29.99
Seaview Brilliant Backgrounds Deep Sea Blue/ Midnight black
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Aqueon Live Planted Aquarium Clip-On LED Fixture
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$34.95 was $39.99
Aqueon Modular LED Aquarium Lighting System
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$50.77 – $96.99
Fluval Aquasky LED Strip Light
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$75.99 – $179.99
Aqueon Freshwater Aquarium Clip-On LED Fixture
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$24.95 was $29.99
Coralife ESU Aqualight Digital Power Center
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$39.99
Aqueon Betta LED Light
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$15.94 was $19.99
Coralife Marine Aquarium Clip-On LED Fixture
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$49.49 was $49.99
GloFish Four Mode Cycle Light For Aquariums Up To 20 Gallons
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$29.99 was $39.99
Coralife Seascape Mini LED Aqualight
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$89.99 was $94.99
Aqueon OptiBright LED Light Fixtures
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$58.49 – $98.99
Aqueon LED 29 Gallon Aquarium Kit
(310)
$159.99
Coralife Seascape LED Aquarium Light
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Aqueon Under Rim LED Glow Accent Light
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$28.99 was $29.99
Imagitarium Mini Clip-On Betta Light
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$18.99
Red Sea ReefLED WIFI Reef Spec LED
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$259.99
Red Sea ReefLED Universal Mounting Arm
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$49.99
Aqueon Modular Day White LED Aquarium Lamp
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Aqueon OptiBright + LED Light Fixtures
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$76.49 – $130.49
Aqueon Beauty Max LED Aquarium Light Bulb
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Aqueon Under Rim LED Glow Add-On Lamp
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$11.00 was $14.99
Dennerle Nano Style LED Light
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$77.00 – $91.67
Aqueon LED Strip Light Fixture for Aquariums
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Aqueon Colormax T8 Fluorescent Bulb, 17 Watts
(20)
$16.99
Aqueon LED 10 Gallon Aquarium Kit
(245)
$79.95 was $99.99
Fluval Ultra Bright LED Aquarium Strip Light, Adjustable From 18"- 24" L
(2)
$109.99
Zoo Med Tropicsun 5500K Daylight Bulb for Aquariums
(4)
$16.98 – $20.99
Aqueon T8 Actinic Blue Light Fluorescent Aquarium Lamp
(17)
$10.49 – $17.99
Zoo Med T-5 HO Flora Sun Max Plant Growth Fluorescent Bulb
(5)
$17.99
Zoo Med T-5 HO Ultra Sun Super Daylight Fluorescent Bulb, 54 Watts
(3)
$21.99
Zoo Med T-5 HO Ultra Sun Super Daylight Fluorescent Bulb, 39 Watts
(1)
$18.69
Zoo Med T-8 Flora Sun Max Plant Growth Fluorescent Bulb
(1)
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Tetra Pond UV Pond Water Clarifier Replacement Bulb
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The answer depends on a number of factors, including aquarium size, type of fish and ornamental decorations. Depending on your specific needs, you might consider fluorescent, incandescent, LED, metal halide or UV bulbs. If you need more help, check out our article: Understanding Aquarium Lighting
No. Extended light usage can encourage excess algae growth. It’s best to replicate a day/night schedule for your aquarium. Keep lights on 8-12 hours per day for planted aquariums and 6-10 hours per day for ornamental setups.
Algae growth is partially affected by the number of hours your lights remain on but not necessarily by the type of bulb you use. Additional factors for algae growth include the nutrients in the water and live plant density.
LED lights are a great option because they allow you to adjust light levels based on the different species that make up your aquatic community. They also tend to output less heat than more traditional aquarium lighting.