In sizes such as t12 1 diameter t8 1 diameter and t5 diameter fluorescent tubes were highly effective at lighting fish enhancing colours and for growing plants or corals.
Convert fluorescent to led aquarium.
Read on to learn how led retrofitting is a simple diy project.
It was easy and.
Having replaced three aquarium light fixtures under warranty i ve decided to simply make my own led version.
This guide will explain how to convert fluorescent light fixtures to led to optimize energy efficiency.
With t8 tubes it can be as simple as take the old tube out and put the new led in.
The simple answer is yes you can put an led bulbs in a fluorescent fixture but you must work out which type of fluorescent tube and fixtures that you have for your lighting.
Converting your old fluorescent fixtures to work with led bulbs is a smart choice.
How to change from fluorescent to led aquarium lighting for decades the most popular form of lighting available to aquarists were fluorescent tubes.
Getting rid of the ballast and the t8 fluorescent bulbs that burn out and retrofitting and converting to led was the best thing i have done.
Next its time to give the light a heart transplant by switching the old fluorescent driver with the led strip driver.
Cut and strip the power supply cord that goes to the led strip driver and reusing the wires nuts connect the mains power supply to the recently cut and stripped cord.