Chihiros Lighting

Choosing the right aquarium lighting can make a huge difference to the appearance and health of your planted aquarium. Whether you're setting up your first aquarium, growing low-maintenance plants, or creating a high-tech aquascape, Chihiros offers a range of LED aquarium lights designed to suit different setups, budgets and plant requirements.

In this guide, we'll break down the differences between the Chihiros B Series, C Series, WRGB Universal, WRGB2 Slim, WRGB2 and WRGB2 Pro. We'll explain what makes each light unique, which aquariums they're best suited for, and how to choose the right option based on your plants, aquarium size and aquascaping goals.

From affordable everyday lighting to premium, high-performance WRGB systems, we'll help you find the perfect Chihiros light for your aquarium.

The Chihiros B Series is one of the best value-for-money aquarium lights on the market, offering an excellent combination of lighting quality, control and customisation without the premium price tag. We regularly receive fantastic feedback from customers who have upgraded their existing aquarium lighting to a B Series, with many noticing an immediate improvement in how vibrant their aquarium looks. Fish colours become more pronounced, plants look richer, and the entire aquarium comes to life.

The B Series is a fantastic choice for beginners and experienced fishkeepers alike. Whether you're creating a beautiful planted aquascape or simply want to bring out the best colours in your fish and plants, this light delivers impressive results without breaking the bank. With app-controlled lighting and customisable settings, it's an affordable upgrade that can completely transform the appearance of your aquarium.

The Chihiros WRGB Universal is an outstanding lighting upgrade for larger aquariums, offering exceptional colour enhancement, plant growth support and full Bluetooth control at a competitive price. Available in a great range of sizes, this light is designed to fit directly into the Juwel Rio aquarium range and is also compatible with selected other Juwel aquariums. Check our individual product descriptions for specific model compatibility. Offering impressive lighting performance and greater colour customisation at a lower price than Juwel's factory lighting upgrades, it's an upgrade that can completely transform your aquarium.

One of the biggest advantages of the WRGB Universal is its IP67 water-resistance rating, making it suitable for installation inside enclosed aquarium hoods where condensation can be a problem. It's the only WRGB light in the Chihiros range with this level of protection, making it an excellent choice for covered aquariums. While designed for Juwel aquariums, it can also be adapted to other setups, including the Aqua One Brilliance range, with a little DIY modification. Whether you're looking to support healthy plant growth or bring out the incredible colours of your fish, the WRGB Universal delivers a noticeable improvement in both performance and appearance.

Now we're getting into the serious aquascaping gear! The Chihiros WRGBII Slim is the perfect stepping stone into Chihiros' premium WRGB lighting range, offering exceptional colour enhancement, impressive plant growth and full lighting customisation without needing to commit to a high-tech aquarium setup.

The WRGBII Slim pairs beautifully with low-tech planted aquariums that don't use CO₂ injection, making it a fantastic choice for aquascapers wanting to take their setup to the next level. With slightly less light output than the standard WRGBII, it's an excellent option for those who aren't quite ready to make the jump to CO₂. That said, don't underestimate this light! It still packs some serious punch and has plenty of potential if you decide to introduce CO₂ and more demanding plants down the track.

Here at Simply Fish, the WRGBII Slim is our most popular light in the WRGBII range, and for good reason. It strikes an excellent balance between performance, affordability and versatility, making it one of our favourite recommendations for planted aquariums.

If you're running aquasoil, dosing fertilisers and injecting CO₂, this is the light you want. The Chihiros WRGBII is the icing on the cake for a high-tech planted aquarium, delivering powerful lighting, incredible colour enhancement and the performance needed to support even the most demanding aquatic plants.

With a higher light output than the WRGBII Slim, this light means business. It's designed for aquascapers who want to push their planted aquariums to the next level, encouraging dense, healthy plant growth while bringing out those stunning reds, vibrant greens and incredible colours in your fish. With full Bluetooth control and customisable lighting settings, you can fine-tune the intensity and colour spectrum to suit your aquascape.

Want to see what the WRGBII is capable of? If you've visited our Simply Fish store in Christchurch, you've probably noticed four of these lights hanging above our massive 2-metre planted display tank. They're a perfect example of just how impressive these lights can be.

If you're looking for the best of the best, the Chihiros WRGBII Pro is about as good as it gets. Sitting at the top of the Chihiros WRGB lighting range, this absolute powerhouse is designed for serious aquascapers who demand maximum performance, exceptional colour and complete control over their aquarium lighting.

The WRGBII Pro really shines when it comes to deeper aquariums, where powerful lighting is needed to penetrate all the way to the substrate. With significantly higher light output than the standard WRGBII, it's more than capable of supporting demanding aquatic plants, even in deeper setups. Pair it with quality aquasoil, CO₂ injection and a good fertiliser regime, and you've got everything you need to create a truly spectacular high-tech aquascape.

One of the standout features of the WRGBII Pro is its independently controllable white light channel, giving you an additional level of customisation compared to the other WRGB lights we've covered. Alongside its powerful RGB output and full Bluetooth control, this allows you to fine-tune the appearance of your aquarium exactly how you like it.

If you want incredible plant growth, stunning colour rendition and lighting performance that's hard to beat, the WRGBII Pro is the ultimate choice. Good luck finding something better!

Don't let the size fool you! The Chihiros C Series is proof that you don't need a massive aquarium to enjoy quality lighting. Designed specifically for nano aquariums and smaller planted setups, these compact little powerhouses deliver impressive light output without taking up valuable space above your tank.

The C Series is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to create a beautiful nano aquascape without spending a fortune. Despite their compact design, these lights pack plenty of punch to support healthy plant growth, including a great range of popular aquatic plants. With a sleek, minimalist appearance and adjustable brightness, they're perfect for keeping your setup looking clean while giving your plants the light they need to thrive.

Here at Simply Fish, we think the C Series is a brilliant option for smaller aquariums, particularly for hobbyists wanting to move beyond basic factory lighting and get more serious about planted tanks. Whether you're putting together your first nano aquascape or creating a stunning little desktop aquarium, the C Series offers excellent performance at an affordable price.