Best Medium Light LED

[rcsguy]

I'm looking to upgrade my lighting to LEDs. The $100-$150 range is my budget, but anything that could work for medium light plants that's under $100 would be awesome (although I'm sure that's not possible lol). So far I've looked at the Finnex Planted+ 24/7 and the FugeRay. Any other suggestions? What would I have the most luck with that has good color?

 

[rcsguy]

By the way it is a 48" long tank. Standard 55g

 

[Rygirl2002]

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[Fresh2o]

Google Vivagrow DN RGB LED Aquarium Light. It is basically a knockoff of the Finnex 24/7. A 48" models sells for around $75. I have heard that it appears to be less powerful than the original. I do not know the PAR values for that fixture on a 55g, but I imagine it will be on the lower end of medium.


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[rcsguy]

Google Vivagrow DN RGB LED Aquarium Light. It is basically a knockoff of the Finnex 24/7. A 48" models sells for around $75. I have heard that it appears to be less powerful than the original. I do not know the PAR values for that fixture on a 55g, but I imagine it will be on the lower end of medium.


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Found it on amazon. Looks like a sweet deal, almost too good to be true lol. Unfortunately though, there are only two reviews and I can't find much about how well it grows plants.

 

[rcsguy]

Couldn't edit my last one for some reason, but do you think that 24/7 knockoff would be an upgrade over my T12 shoplights, or is it not worth the investment?

 

[Brookster123]

On a 55 the viva grow won't do much. It mimics the 247 but does yield the same power. I'd say spring for the finnex

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[rcsguy]

On a 55 the viva grow won't do much. It mimics the 247 but does yield the same power. I'd say spring for the finnex

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Which finnex would be best, the 24/7? I know you get what you pay for, but are there any finnex fixtures that'd be good growing medium light plants for under $140?

 

[Brookster123]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00U0...dpPl=1&dpID=51reARjLBOL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1

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[Brookster123]

You could try a beamswork if budget is tight

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[rcsguy]

You could try a beamswork if budget is tight

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What range would that put me in? Would it grow plants like ludwigia, bacopa and Monte Carlo decently? Can't find much on the PAR

 

[Brookster123]

Think so, pm sinibotia, he got one a few months back. There is also a thread dedicated to them on the planted tank. Lots of info there.

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