Dennerle T8

The lighting does not serve merely to provide a clearer view into an aquarium. The right light is crucial to photosynthesis - and thus to plant growth. But how to provide ideal light conditions for the plants without encouraging algae growth unnecessarily? The answer lies in the spectrum of light colours: In order to flourish, aquarium plants need plenty of light from the red colour range, with only a minimal blue component and minimal or no UV radiation.