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Why We Now Stock This LED Light

Why we didn't stock LED lighting...

Some time ago we wrote an article entitled ‘Why we don’t stock LED Lighting’ because we were constantly being asked why we didn’t by our customers. In that article we explained that despite testing several LEDs we had not yet found one that passed our stringent tests, set by professional aquascaper and founder of The Green Machine, James Findley: try it test it and try it again.

Why We Don't Stock LED Lighting

The Arrival of LEDs

At The Green Machine we are always on the look out for new and innovative products, so when LEDs came to the market we were very excited at the prospect of a more economical lighting solution for the planted aquarium.  

LEDs were heralded as a miracle solution for aquarium hobbyists and have been marketed as a money saving device, despite being significantly more expensive than many other types of lighting.

Unfortunately, we have recently been inundated with customers who have purchased expensive LEDs and been extremely disappointed with the results, to the extent that they have had to buy a standard light to replace their LED.  The frustrations and disappointments of our customers have encouraged us to produce this brief summary of why we don’t stock LEDs at the present time.

Tropical Planted Aquarium Lighting Introduction

With a wealth of information available within the public domain, much of which is often conflicting, creating a successful and algae free planted aquarium can sometimes seem challenging and a little daunting. In fact, setting out and maintaining a beautiful aquascape is within everyone’s grasp; all that is required is a little dedication and a love of the hobby.