{"product_id":"chihiros-universal-wrgb-led","title":"Chihiros Universal WRGB LED","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChihiros Universal WRGB LED Aquarium Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChihiros Universal WRGB\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance planted aquarium light designed specifically for aquariums where a conventional open-top Chihiros light isn't the ideal solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt combines \u003cstrong\u003ewhite, red, green and blue LEDs\u003c\/strong\u003e with full app control, allowing you to dramatically improve plant growth, colour rendering and overall aquarium appearance while retaining a covered aquarium setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal WRGB is particularly popular as a lighting upgrade for aquariums such as \u003cstrong\u003eJUWEL, Eheim and other enclosed aquarium systems\u003c\/strong\u003e where you want stronger planted-tank lighting without converting the aquarium into a completely open-top setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003e60cm through to 150cm aquarium sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, there is a Universal WRGB model for a wide range of larger planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k3a_PjH-R8k?si=Z4qSDS-g5oqbA8iz\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the Chihiros Universal WRGB?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost premium Chihiros lights are designed primarily around open-top aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal WRGB is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was developed to work particularly well with \u003cstrong\u003ecovered aquariums and existing aquarium hoods\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving customers with systems such as JUWEL access to Chihiros-style RGB lighting without necessarily removing the entire lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWRGB full-spectrum lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent colour rendering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong planted-aquarium performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApp-controlled brightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable colour channels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutomatic lighting schedules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunrise and sunset transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP67 water resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultiple mounting options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModels from 600–1500mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone with a premium enclosed aquarium who wants significantly better planted-tank lighting, this is one of our favourite options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the Universal WRGB for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJUWEL aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEheim aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquariums where the light needs to sit beneath or integrate with a lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers upgrading basic factory LED lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂-injected planted tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers growing red plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers wanting app-controlled lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger planted community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running a completely open rimless aquascape, we'd also look at lights such as the \u003cstrong\u003eChihiros WRGB II\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal really earns its place when you're trying to get high-quality planted lighting into an aquarium that was originally designed around a lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUniversal WRGB vs WRGB II\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese two lights have similar goals but suit different aquarium designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the Universal WRGB if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour aquarium has a lid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're upgrading a JUWEL or similar enclosed aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a light designed to integrate into a covered setup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou need a larger model such as 120cm or 150cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want multiple mounting options\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the WRGB II if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have an open-top aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're building a dedicated aquascape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want a traditional Chihiros rim-mounted light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum planted-tank performance is the priority\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal WRGB isn't simply a WRGB II in a different shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts real advantage is \u003cstrong\u003einstallation flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Upgrade Factory Aquarium Lighting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard light included with many complete aquariums is perfectly adequate for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViewing fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic freshwater setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut if you start getting serious about plants, lighting can quickly become one of the biggest limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrading to a Universal WRGB can give you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater light intensity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter red plant colouration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter visual colour rendition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater control over intensity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent colour adjustment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgrammable schedules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGradual sunrise and sunset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore flexibility as your planted tank develops\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat doesn't mean everyone needs to replace their original aquarium light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an easy Anubias and Java Fern setup, the standard light may be completely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'd upgrade when \u003cstrong\u003eyour goals actually require it\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Universal WRGB Size Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the model according to your aquarium length and physical mounting requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniversal WRGB 600\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Aquarium Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 55–65cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 52cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2,245 lumens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood for covered aquariums around the 60cm size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUniversal WRGB 700\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Aquarium Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 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and the space available for the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium model numbers often represent litres rather than physical length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, check:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal hood dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable mounting space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting braces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLid position\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting light fittings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich supplied Universal adapter you're planning to use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure, send Simply Fish a photo and the make\/model of your aquarium and we can help work out which option makes sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Covered Aquariums\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most important differences with the Universal series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal WRGB is particularly suited to aquariums with a \u003cstrong\u003elid or enclosed top\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a great upgrade path for customers who like the tidy appearance and practical advantages of a covered aquarium but still want much stronger planted-tank lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou retain benefits such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced evaporation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced fish jumping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaner enclosed appearance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess household dust entering the tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhile gaining significantly more control over the light itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMy Chihiros App Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal WRGB connects to the \u003cstrong\u003eMy Chihiros app\u003c\/strong\u003e through its integrated controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom your phone you can control:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall brightness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue channel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting schedules\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunrise transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset transitions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaily on\/off times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lets you tune the aquarium for both plant growth and how you personally want it to look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDon't Start It at 100%\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably our most important piece of advice with powerful planted aquarium lights:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not install it and immediately run every channel at 100% for 12 hours per day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore light is not automatically better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plants don't have enough:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutrients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant mass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eto utilise that amount of light, turning the intensity up can simply make maintaining balance more difficult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a new installation, we'd generally start \u003cstrong\u003econservatively\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSomething around \u003cstrong\u003e20–30% intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e can be a sensible starting point for many setups, then slowly increase it as you see how the aquarium responds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Long Should I Run It?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most planted aquariums we'd start around:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6–8 hours of meaningful light per day.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat doesn't mean the light has to suddenly switch from completely dark to full brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe My Chihiros app allows you to build:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunrise\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain lighting period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunset\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einto the daily programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sensible schedule might look conceptually like:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunrise → 6–8 hour main period → sunset\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erather than blasting the aquarium for 12–14 hours because you want to look at it all evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan Too Much Light Cause Algae?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight doesn't magically create algae by itself, but excessive light makes an imbalanced aquarium much less forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you upgrade from a basic factory LED to a much more powerful WRGB light and suddenly run it at maximum output, the aquarium may not be ready to utilise that extra energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf algae starts appearing after installing a stronger light, we'd look at:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotoperiod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant mass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic waste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall aquarium stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebefore simply buying an algae treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDo I Need CO₂?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the Universal WRGB without injected CO₂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the more light you provide, the greater the plant demand for carbon and nutrients becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an easy low-tech planted aquarium, we'd simply run the light at lower intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a high-tech aquarium with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong lighting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCO₂ injection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquasoil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular fertilisation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemanding plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eyou can gradually use more of the Universal's available output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of the extra power as \u003cstrong\u003eheadroom\u003c\/strong\u003e, not something you're required to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Plants Can I Grow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the appropriate overall setup, the Universal WRGB can support a very wide range of planted aquarium species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnubias\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCryptocoryne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVallisneria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHygrophila\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbulia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModerate Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudwigia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarious stem plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller foreground species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Demanding Plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith appropriate CO₂, nutrients and substrate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpeting plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-light stem plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly coloured red plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore advanced aquascaping species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful light doesn't remove every other requirement plants have.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt simply removes lighting as one potential limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy WRGB?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional white aquarium LEDs can grow plenty of plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWRGB lighting gives you much greater control over the individual colour components of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat can dramatically improve the appearance of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardscape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall depth and contrast of the aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one reason a heavily planted aquarium can look completely different after moving from a basic white LED to a quality WRGB system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColour Temperature\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal WRGB allows you to adjust the appearance of the aquarium across approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3,000K to 15,000K\u003c\/strong\u003e through the lighting controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to obsess over finding one mathematically perfect colour temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust it until:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour plants are performing well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aquarium looks natural to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish colours are represented well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou're not using extreme settings simply because the app allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWaterproof Rating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Universal WRGB has an \u003cstrong\u003eIP67 rating\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly suited to the humid environment found underneath aquarium covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat does not mean we'd deliberately submerge the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it as water-resistant aquarium equipment and install it correctly according to the supplied instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSimply Fish Recommends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe particularly like the Universal WRGB for \u003cstrong\u003eJUWEL owners\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rio range already gives you a really good aquarium, cabinet, filtration and overall system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you eventually become more serious about aquatic plants, the Universal gives you a way to make a substantial lighting upgrade \u003cstrong\u003ewithout abandoning the covered aquarium format that made you buy the JUWEL in the first place\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur main advice is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDon't buy this light and assume you need to use 100% of it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart around 20–30%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun around 6–8 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch your plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen increase the output gradually if the aquarium genuinely needs more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've seen plenty of planted-tank problems caused by someone buying an excellent light and then immediately using far more of it than their aquarium can handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful light is useful because it gives you control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse that control.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chihiros\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal WRGB\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLighting Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e WRGB LED\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e My Chihiros app\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightness Adjustment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScheduling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunrise\/Sunset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3,000–15,000K\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater planted aquariums\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple mounting options, particularly suited to covered aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModels\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eAquarium Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eApprox. Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e55–65cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e29W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2,245 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e65–75cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e33W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2,613 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e75–85cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e36W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2,789 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e920\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e87–97cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e55W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e3,848 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e95–105cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e59W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e4,246 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e115–125cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e91W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e6,251 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e145–155cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e100W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e7,358 lm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Chihiros Universal WRGB designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a WRGB planted aquarium light particularly suited to covered aquariums and setups where a conventional rim-mounted Chihiros light may not be appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in a JUWEL aquarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, selected Universal models are designed to work with various JUWEL aquarium sizes. Measure your aquarium and check compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Universal WRGB fits a JUWEL Rio 180?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Universal WRGB 1000 is the model we'd normally look at for the approximately 100cm-long Rio 180.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich model suits a JUWEL Rio 125?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Universal WRGB 800 is a common match for the approximately 80cm Rio 125.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I control it from my phone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The light is controlled using the My Chihiros app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I schedule the light automatically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. You can set automatic daily lighting schedules and sunrise\/sunset transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need CO₂?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, but if you're running a low-tech aquarium without CO₂ we'd normally use significantly less than the light's maximum output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat intensity should I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor many setups, around 20–30% is a sensible conservative starting point. Increase gradually according to plant growth and aquarium response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many hours per day should I run it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe generally recommend starting around 6–8 hours of meaningful lighting per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Universal WRGB is rated IP67. Install and use it according to the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal WRGB or WRGB II?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor covered aquariums such as many JUWEL systems, we'd lean toward the Universal. For a dedicated open-top aquascape, we'd normally also consider the WRGB II range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow red aquarium plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt provides excellent colour rendering and enough lighting headroom for demanding planted setups, but red plant growth still depends on the complete system including nutrients, CO₂, species and plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill upgrading my light fix dying plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly if insufficient lighting is actually the problem. Plants can also struggle because of nutrient deficiencies, excessive light, poor substrate nutrition, incorrect planting or inadequate CO₂.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan too much Chihiros lighting cause problems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Running a powerful light harder or longer than the aquarium requires can make algae and overall imbalance harder to manage. 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