How important is lighting within your aquarium?
A Reef Keeping Basics Mini Lesson
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How important is lighting within your aquarium?
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Here's another Reef Keeping Basics mini-lesson that may be of benefit to you! :o)
This is by far one of the most common mistakes hobbyists make - choosing what type of lighting to be used for their aquarium.
One of the decisions they base their choice on is the cost of how much that lighting can be!
That's already the wrong thinking!
If the proper research is done prior to maintaining a reef tank - individuals would already know what kind of lighting they would need and therefore be aware of how much it would cost.
Certain types of lighting can be very expensive.
However, this shouldn't be a reason to not use the necessary lighting for the aquarium - it could mean life or death for your precious tank-mate!
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If you'd like to learn more about the lighting needs of your tank now, you can - and so much more! Get your own personal copy of Reef Keeping Basics,a resource that contains relevant information that is immensely important for the success of your tank.
http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/main.htm
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From the intial purchase of the tank - you should already know what type of sytem you will maintain.
If you are planning on a fish only tank - you know it wouldn't be necessary to purchase sophisticated lighting arrangements.
Corals, sea anemones and molluscs are dependent for the most part, on the production of food and onthe removal of wastes from a specific species of analgae, commonly known as zooxanthellae. You've probably guessed it already - yes, zooxanthellae depends on the correct intensity of light and the specific wavelength.
So - if zooxanthellae is not able to grow properly, your tank inhabitants, specifically your corals, sea anemones and mollusks will eventually die!
Obvioulsy not something you want to expereince.
In my next mini lesson I'll talk about the different types of lighting arrangements that can be used within the aquarium.
Until then - do the necessary research before you get too seriously involved in something you don't understand well. Continually ask knowledgeable hobbyists questions and learn to take some of the advice that's given. It'll literally pay off! :o)
Ted, hope you've enjoyed this installment in my series of mini-lessons.
To your reef keeping success.
Humbly,
Eric
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Eric V. Van Der Hope
Publisher - Editor - Author
http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com
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===== Mini Lesson =====
How important is lighting within your aquarium?
=====
Here's another Reef Keeping Basics mini-lesson that may be of benefit to you! :o)
This is by far one of the most common mistakes hobbyists make - choosing what type of lighting to be used for their aquarium.
One of the decisions they base their choice on is the cost of how much that lighting can be!
That's already the wrong thinking!
If the proper research is done prior to maintaining a reef tank - individuals would already know what kind of lighting they would need and therefore be aware of how much it would cost.
Certain types of lighting can be very expensive.
However, this shouldn't be a reason to not use the necessary lighting for the aquarium - it could mean life or death for your precious tank-mate!
--------- Sidebar ---------
If you'd like to learn more about the lighting needs of your tank now, you can - and so much more! Get your own personal copy of Reef Keeping Basics,a resource that contains relevant information that is immensely important for the success of your tank.
http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com/main.htm
--------- End Sidebar ---------
From the intial purchase of the tank - you should already know what type of sytem you will maintain.
If you are planning on a fish only tank - you know it wouldn't be necessary to purchase sophisticated lighting arrangements.
Corals, sea anemones and molluscs are dependent for the most part, on the production of food and onthe removal of wastes from a specific species of analgae, commonly known as zooxanthellae. You've probably guessed it already - yes, zooxanthellae depends on the correct intensity of light and the specific wavelength.
So - if zooxanthellae is not able to grow properly, your tank inhabitants, specifically your corals, sea anemones and mollusks will eventually die!
Obvioulsy not something you want to expereince.
In my next mini lesson I'll talk about the different types of lighting arrangements that can be used within the aquarium.
Until then - do the necessary research before you get too seriously involved in something you don't understand well. Continually ask knowledgeable hobbyists questions and learn to take some of the advice that's given. It'll literally pay off! :o)
Ted, hope you've enjoyed this installment in my series of mini-lessons.
To your reef keeping success.
Humbly,
Eric
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Eric V. Van Der Hope
Publisher - Editor - Author
http://www.reefkeepingbasics.com
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