| When you have found the perfect spot for your | | | | and sizes. A florescent bulb can be used in both a |
| aquarium and you have decided how big you want it | | | | freshwater and saltwater aquarium and this fish tank |
| to be, you now need to decide what shape you | | | | light is probably the one most often used amongst |
| want and what sort of lighting you want to display | | | | aquarium enthusiasts. |
| your aquarium. Have you thought what fish tank light | | | | Another variation on the standard fluorescent fish |
| you are going to use? | | | | tank light is the T-5 HO Fluorescent light. Its wattage |
| What Type of Fish Tank Light Do You Need? | | | | is comparable to the standard light, but it can last |
| The fish tank light that you choose will ultimately | | | | much longer, as much as two years total shine time. |
| depend on the fish tank that you choose. There are | | | | Needless to say if you don't want to change your |
| lots of different types of fish tank light options | | | | bulbs frequently, and your reef tank is less than |
| available and each one has its own uses, and the life | | | | twenty four inches deep, this choice could very well |
| of the bulb can vary enormously. Choosing the | | | | be the best one for you. This type would not be |
| correct lighting system can go a long way to helping | | | | suitable for a hexagon fish tank light due to the |
| to make your tank look great. A hexagon fish tank | | | | depth of this type of aquarium. |
| light looks stunning when it is in the corner of a room, | | | | If your fish tank or reef tank is deeper than 24 |
| especially tall upright hexagon fish tanks. | | | | inches, perhaps the easiest and best choice for a fish |
| One common fish tank light bulb that has a life of | | | | tank light available to you is that of a metal halide |
| about sixteen weeks and is normally around fifteen | | | | light. These lights have very high wattage, mainly |
| to twenty watts is called an incandescent light. This | | | | between 70 and 1000 watts, and can last six to |
| type of light may be a great choice for your | | | | eighteen months. A fish tank light this powerful |
| hexagon fish tank as it is quite cheap to buy. A great | | | | though, does have a few problems associated with it |
| bonus with a light of this type is that it can be | | | | that should be considered. It can produce a higher |
| purchased in many different colors making this a | | | | overall heat and may require a chiller to keep the |
| great choice for a hexagon fish tank light. These | | | | temperature of your tank at the correct level. |
| incandescent lights are often used for small fish or a | | | | No matter which fish tank light you choose make |
| beginner's start up kit. Its limitations include a high | | | | sure it's one that will fit your tank and you needs |
| amount of heat output, and a narrow spectrum light. | | | | best. Be sure to weigh all your options, and talk with |
| Again this is perfect light for a hexagon fish tank as | | | | the professionals at the aquarium store. If you have |
| small fish are preferred. | | | | not yet bought your hexagon fish tank, this may not |
| An alternative fish tank light that is popular is the | | | | be the best option for you. Although it looks |
| fluorescent light. This type of bulb has a lower | | | | stunning, careful consideration as to what fish you |
| wattage amount than the incandescent light and is | | | | put in it needs to be taken into account. |
| very cheap. This light also has a wide range of colors | | | | |