Boyu · Clip-on
CL Clamp Lamp
- Made for tanks
- 20.8–28.6 cm long
- Power
- 1.2–13 W
Nano and small tanks with low-light plants.
7 models
Chihiros · Clip-on
Chihiros C Series
A simple clip-on nano light that hangs over the tank on a short arm. It is inexpensive, easy to fit and bright enough for small planted tanks.
Updated
7–18 W4 models
Will it suit my tank?
cm long
Best for
Nano tanks from roughly 8 to 38 L with easy to moderate plants.
Worth knowing
Only fits glass up to 6 mm thick, and it has no app control.
What stands out
- Four sizes for 20 to 36 cm tanks
- 8000 K white output
- Clip-on arm for rimless glass up to 6 mm
- Water resistant body
Models and specs
| Model | Made for tanks | Length | Power | Output | Colour temp | LEDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C201CHSC2011 | 20 cm | 17 cm | 7 W | 750 lm | 8,000 K | 18 |
| C251CHSC2511 | 25 cm | 21 cm | 10 W | 1,150 lm | 8,000 K | 27 |
| C301CHSC3011 | 30 cm | 25 cm | 14 W | 1,500 lm | 8,000 K | 36 |
| C361CHSC3611 | 36 cm | 31 cm | 18 W | 1,850 lm | 8,000 K | 45 |
- Brand
- Chihiros
- Spectrum
- White
- Colour temperature
- 8000 K
- Mounting
- Clip-on arm
- Max glass thickness
- 6 mm
- Tank size
- 2 to 10 US gal (about 8 to 38 L)
Figures from Glass Aqua's product listing. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
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- 22.3 cm long
- Power
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- Power
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- Made for tanks
- 8–19 cm long
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Chihiros C Series, drawn from its specs.
What size tank does the Chihiros C Series fit?
It comes in 4 sizes: C201 for 20 cm tanks, C251 for 25 cm tanks, C301 for 30 cm tanks, C361 for 36 cm tanks. Choose the one that matches your tank length.
How much power does the Chihiros C Series use?
From about 7 W on the smallest model to 18 W on the largest, at full output. Most planted tanks run lights below full power.
Who is the Chihiros C Series best for?
Nano tanks from roughly 8 to 38 L with easy to moderate plants.
Is there anything to watch out for with the Chihiros C Series?
Only fits glass up to 6 mm thick, and it has no app control.
What are the alternatives to the Chihiros C Series?
Other lights worth comparing: Boyu CL Clamp Lamp, Boyu CM-10 LED Clip Light, Dophin LED 109 Clip Light. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.