Recommendation for light for low-tech planted tank

[CPARKTX]

I am looking for advice on what to get for a low-tech planted tank, a 40g breeder. I definitely want LED. A timer would be great, but really otherwise I really don't need any fancy features.

I am considering these two on Amazon.com but open to other suggestions (or help deciding between them):

Koval Inc 129 LED Aquarium Light with Extendable Brackets, 36-Inch to 43-Inch

Beamswork DA 6500K 0.50W Series LED Pent Aquarium Light Freshwater Plant Discus (90cm - 36")


Thank you very much!

 

[Bert2oo1]

Beamworks is a good fixture for the price however they are pretty bright so you may want a dimmer with it.

Other options are
Finnex planted plus
Chihrios a series
Chihiros RBG series

These have built in dimmers and will be more than enough for what you require [emoji106]

 

[Funken_A]

The beamswork lamps are good bang for the buck. I had a .5 w version but upgraded

I now have a beamswork quad (much more powerful than your 3 watts per LED) and had to raise it up 14 inches above water line and I still have a high light high tech set up.

 

[bdscholl]

I have these on my 55g.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DBINHWA/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_.k2Fzb28WWR92

 

[bdscholl]

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