Tetra Aquarium LED Light, 6-Inch Hidden Stick for Tanks Up to 56.8 L

Tetra Hidden LED Stick is a compact aquarium light for illuminating tanks up to 15 gallons, with a 6-inch fixture that fits framed aquariums.

• Waterproof LED fixture — provides aquarium lighting in a compact stick format.
• Brilliant white light — creates a natural underwater shimmer effect.
• Frame clip included — lets you position the light on an aquarium frame or under the hood.
• Cord routing clips included — help conceal the power cord from view.
• Low-voltage transformer and on/off switch included — the key power components come with the light.

Small aquariums can be an accessible starting point for freshwater fishkeeping, and suitable lighting is part of setting up the tank. This light is designed for framed aquariums and offers a compact way to illuminate a smaller tank while keeping the fixture and cord less prominent. Tetra has developed fish-food knowledge since 1951, and its fishkeeping products serve both experienced hobbyists and people starting out.

What size aquarium is this Tetra LED stick made for?

The 6-inch (15.2 cm) Tetra Hidden LED Stick is made to illuminate aquariums up to 15 gallons (56.8 L). Its compact length suits smaller framed tanks, and the waterproof fixture provides brilliant white light with a natural-looking shimmer effect.

• Designed for aquariums with a frame.
• Provides white aquarium light with a shimmering visual effect.

How does the light attach to a framed aquarium?

The included frame clip lets you attach the Tetra light to the aquarium frame or position it under the hood. The included cord routing clips help keep the cord out of view, for a more discreet setup around the tank.

• Choose either the frame or the area under the hood for placement.
• Use the supplied clips to route the cord.

What comes with the Tetra Hidden LED Stick, and how should it be handled?

The package contains one Hidden LED Stick, a low-voltage transformer, an on/off switch, a frame clip and cord routing clips. Before plugging in the light, make a drip loop in the cord for safety. Unplug the fixture before installing, repositioning, cleaning or removing it.

• Make the drip loop before connecting power.
• Disconnect power before handling or cleaning the fixture.

This light suits freshwater fishkeepers who want a compact white-light fixture for a framed aquarium within its stated capacity, including people setting up a smaller tank as they begin the hobby. When choosing fish, ask a retailer for guidance on species suited to the aquarium’s size. The Tetra Hidden LED Stick combines a 6-inch waterproof fixture with included mounting and cord-routing components for tanks up to 15 gallons.

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