Updating Your Nano Lighting? Try LEDs!

When its time to replace the fluorescent lamps in your Nano Aquarium, you may want to consider completely replacing them with LED light strips. They are easy-to-install and offer some amazing benefits over traditional lighting:

1. Energy Efficiency – LEDs consume much less power for the same amount of light. The average Nano Aquarium will save a minimum of 50% in electricity switching to LEDs.

2. Long Lifespan – The typical compact fluorescent lamp needs to be replaced every 9-12 months. LED lights can last up to 134 months (that’s over 10 years!).

3. Brilliant Color Rendition – With a variety of color spectrums available, LEDs will enhance colors in your fish, plants and corals you’ve likely never seen before.

4. Amazing Shimmer – The intense, point-source light coupled with rippling surface water will make your tank “shimmer” and produce the glitter lines most hobbyists love.

5. Eco-Friendly – Unlike fluorescent lamps, LED lights contain no mercury, they are highly recyclable and a very green alternative for aquarium lighting.

We know the next question – I’m sold, but how much light to I need for my Nano Aquarium and which color combination is recommended for my tank? Here is a handy little chart with some LED recommendations for your Nano-tank!

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About the author: Melissa is a devoted pet owner with 4 cats: Kai, Cirrhi, Ritter & Cosmo; and the newest addition, Emme a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever puppy. Melissa is an avid dog agility enthusiast, and hopes her new puppy will someday be an agility champion! She is a Graphic Designer and Project Coordinator for the DrsFosterSmith.com and LiveAquaria.com websites. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Michigan State University and is a lifelong pet lover and owner. See more articles by Melissa R.