Arcadia Original Tropical Lamp

Original Tropical

• Accentuates reds and blues
• Optimum light for photosynthesis
• Promotes plant growth 

It is not possIt is not possible for fluorescent lamps to 
exactly replicate sunlight, which covers all areas of the 
spectrum at very high levels of output. 
Most lamps can actually achieve only a very small proportion 
of thislight output, across a part of the spectrum. 

Arcadia have identified the precise parts of the spectrum that 
are necessary for specific aspects of fishkeeping and have 
produced a series of lamps with spectral distributions 
designed to fulfil these requirements and optimise the 
available light output in these areas. 

The Arcadia Original Tropical lamp is designed specifically 
to bring out the red and blue peaks of natural daylight that 
are necessary for photosynthesis.(Photosynthesis is the process 
of putting together - by means of light - two simple substances: 
carbon dioxide and water, to form carbohydrates, the basic food 
of all living organisms, and to release oxygen as a by-product). 


 
The spectrum created also has the effect of highlighting the 
fluorescent features of fish such as neon and cardinal tetras, 
platys and guppies, bringing out and enhancing their highly 
attractive natural colours, making them appear to shine even 
more brightly.  

The lamp tends to have a purple/pinkish tinge, which creates a 
very warm appearance in the aquarium, which many aquarists are 
familiar with. 

The two wavebands which optimise both photosynthesis and 
chlorophyll synthesis have been enhanced in the Arcadia 
Original Tropical lamp. The effect of these wavebands is to 
actively promote healthy and well-balanced plant growth. 

The lamp also has the effect of bringing out the red and brown 
colours which often occur in aquarium plants such as ludwigia. 

Available Size: 6 watt (9"), 8 watt (12"), 14 watt (15"), 18 watt (24" - 1" diameter), 
25 watt (30"), 30 watt (36"), 36 watt (48") and 38 watt (42").