Fish & Aquarium Care : How to Choose a Light for an Aquarium

To choose a light for an aquarium, find a florescent light that is full-spectrum and specific to fish tank use. Choose a light for an aquarium with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.

Expert: Michael Mavro
Contact: www.orvees.com
Bio: Mike Mavro is the owner and operator of Orvee’s Pet Center in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:45


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12 Responses to “Fish & Aquarium Care : How to Choose a Light for an Aquarium”

  1. BowHunt1229 says:

    I’ll bet this guy …
    I’ll bet this guy can suck a golf ball through a garden hose.

  2. Brantov says:

    Несомненно хороший …
    Несомненно хороший светильник, но по классическим канонам источник света должен находиться сверху у переднего стекла, со строны наблюдателя, только так можно увидеть всю прелесть окраски обитателей аквариума.

  3. yazstones says:

    Part of what is …
    Part of what is says is true. With flourescents they lose intensity over time so most aquarists change tubes after 6 months if using a planted tank. As for length of time to light a aquarium between 8-10 hours is all you need at the most a day.

  4. vermonofdeceit says:

    use LEDs !
    use LEDs !

  5. seel1990 says:

    you dont need to …
    you dont need to have that glass piece of under the tubes. as long as the water doesnt touch the tubes. also you dont have to change the tubes every year but annually.

  6. emofingerboards says:

    fuk thes people get …
    thes people get a light that fits theres no experts on that

  7. Kivstev says:

    Expert Village is …
    Expert Village is Snot Village.

  8. ForumBoosters says:

    Real Fish Advice …
    Real Fish Advice From Those Who Know Best, Aquarists. TheExoticFish . com

  9. leedshero says:

    yeh true that, he …
    yeh true that, he dont know very much, you dont need to change it every 6 months, only once its actually stopped working.. duh…

  10. Mywesties5 says:

    Told you in another …
    Told you in another one of his video…he doesn’t care or know about fishes…he is there just for the money, not for the love of having fish friend for life.

  11. NengVang2007 says:

    Actually fish need …
    Actually fish need light and plants want more light hehe!! got it :D

  12. shadow20girl says:

    fish actually don’t …
    fish actually don’t need light, its the plants that need light

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