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Metal halide is commonly accepted as the best
substitute for nature when it comes to aquarium lighting. The
exceptionally high light output when compared to other lamp types such as
fluorescent tubes, makes them a very effective light source, particularly
for the larger tank set-up. |
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Metal Halide Lamps
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Description |
Type |
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FAH1051 |
Double
Ended Metal Halide |
150w 14000k |
£39.99 |
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FAH1051 |
Double
Ended Metal Halide |
250w 14000k |
£54.99 |
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FAH1051 |
Double
Ended Metal Halide |
150w 20000k |
£64.99 |
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FAH1051 |
Double
Ended Metal Halide |
250w 20000k |
£69.99 |
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When
choosing a lamp for use over a marine aquarium, there are two factors
that are important. Firstly, the
light output has to be beneficial to the health of the livestock. This
is particularly important in tanks containing invertebrates such as
corals (hard or soft), anemones, and Tridacna clams. A
suitable light is one which promotes photosynthesis by the microscopic
algae (zooxanthellae) which live within the tissues of such
invertebrates. |
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This
relationship between the algae and its host animal is extremely important.
If the algae do not flourish within the tissue, then the health of the
host animal will suffer, and in many cases will ultimately lead to death
if not corrected. Combined with this, a
lamp must provide an effect which is visually pleasing to the eye of the
fish keeper. |
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