Orca LED 120cm – Blue/white

Description

Orca LED 120cm – Blue/white — Blue and white LED aquarium light sized for 120 cm freshwater and fish-only marine tanks

A 120 cm tank still running a pair of fluorescent tubes, or an old light that has dimmed and yellowed, is one of the easiest upgrades in the hobby. Orca LED 120cm – Blue/white (SKU: LT24) is a 120 cm LED aquarium light from Orca with a mix of white and blue LEDs, the longer companion to the Orca LED 90cm (LT23). The white LEDs provide the daytime light for viewing fish and plants, and the blue LEDs add a cooler, ocean-blue cast that brings out the iridescent and fluorescent colours in many fish. At 120 cm long it is sized to span a tank of the same length, so the whole aquarium is lit rather than leaving dark ends.

LED lights run cooler and use far less power than tube lighting for the light they give, so they add little heat to the water and cost less to run through a daily photoperiod. A blue and white light suits community fish, cichlids, goldfish and fish-only marine aquariums, and supports undemanding plants such as anubias, java fern, cryptocorynes and mosses; fast-growing stem plants, carpeting plants and light-hungry corals need a dedicated high-output fixture. Run the light on a mains timer for about eight to ten hours a day, which keeps fish on a steady routine and avoids the long photoperiods that encourage algae. Keep the power supply and plug well away from splashes, and loop the cable below the power point so drips cannot run along it.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• 120 cm aquariums: Full-length lighting for a 4 ft tank.
• Replacing tube lights: An LED upgrade over old fluorescent fittings.
• Fish-focused tanks: Community, cichlid, goldfish and fish-only marine aquariums.
• Low-light plants: Anubias, java fern, crypts and mosses.

How to Use / Installation Process

• Check the length: Measure the tank to confirm it suits a 120 cm light.
• Centre the unit: Position it along the tank so both ends receive light.
• Fit a drip loop: Let the cable dip below the power point before it rises to the plug.
• Add a timer: Set a regular eight- to ten-hour day.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 120 cm length: Sized for 4 ft aquariums.
• Blue and white LEDs: Daylight viewing with a blue tone for fish colour.
• Low running heat: LEDs add less heat to the water than tubes.
• Fresh or marine: Suits freshwater and fish-only marine tanks.
• Two lengths: Matches the Orca LED 90cm (LT23) for smaller tanks.

Product Details

• Brand: Orca
• SKU: LT24
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 6925284112000
• Product Type: Lighting > LED Aquarium Light
• Length: 120 cm
• Suitable Aquarium Size: Tanks of about 120 cm (4 ft)
• LED Colours: White and blue
• Light Source: LED
• Other Sizes: Orca LED 90cm – Blue/White (LT23)
• Target Environment: Freshwater and fish-only marine aquariums