The fluorescent tube in the lid of my goldfish tank (39x15 inches) is showing signs of gradually packing up, so I expect to have to get a replacement soon. However...I've never been too happy about the flash-bang way these lights start up, the fish must reckon it's a lightning storm and I'm sure my old 'un doesn't like it very much. My two new young weather-loaches always look startled.
I only have a few Elodea plants in it, the rest are artificial plants. Have considered these new LEDs but I don't know whether they will fit my tank-lid...it seems only geared for fluorescent tubes (with the circular pads at either end plus the slide-along circular collars that screw over the endpads). My tank was unbranded when I bought it seven years ago; but I also have a smaller tank with the same style lid and that's got Interpet on the side-label.
Are these lights "gentle" switch-on", in general? Might I have to get a new tank-lid, to hold LED fittings? (I need the lid because of the loaches, they jump). Or, would the new underwater-type lights provide enough illumination for general feeding and activity?
I only have a few Elodea plants in it, the rest are artificial plants. Have considered these new LEDs but I don't know whether they will fit my tank-lid...it seems only geared for fluorescent tubes (with the circular pads at either end plus the slide-along circular collars that screw over the endpads). My tank was unbranded when I bought it seven years ago; but I also have a smaller tank with the same style lid and that's got Interpet on the side-label.
Are these lights "gentle" switch-on", in general? Might I have to get a new tank-lid, to hold LED fittings? (I need the lid because of the loaches, they jump). Or, would the new underwater-type lights provide enough illumination for general feeding and activity?
