Adding light

[KTpoopenstein]

I recently got one of these (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IHV8MW2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_eL3EvbX38HPS5) to supplement the stock light on my tank which is super low (8w I think). Iirc they had other colors besides white and I was thinking of getting a couple more to replace the stock light (although I'm not sure how I'll take it out but I'll figure something out. I can probably fit 2-3 more on the hood and I'd like to have adequate light for plants so are there any particular colors I should look for? Not sure if I saw any that said they were specifically for plants.

My tank is a weird size so finding standard lights that will fit is tough. This is the first I've found in probably 3 years that actually fits.


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[Fresh2o]

The color is should be fine for plant growth (5500-6000k). Your tank is tall and narrow, correct? Yes, it may take a few of those. At least you can add them incrementally.
I was going to suggest CFL bulbs as an inexpensive alternative, however:
• Not sure how what kind of light penetration they will provide
• They probably won't work well with your hood


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[KTpoopenstein]

Yeah my tank is about 24" tall but only 12" square. I haven't found anything else that really fit until I got this one, and there's an even smaller one (18cm) if need be. Surprisingly bright for the price!
That's with the stock light and the LED bar. It made a big difference when I added it. Only downside is that there's no switch but I have it on a timer anyway so that's not a big issue.


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