Best plant fixture for about $100?

[elephantnose]

Okay so I'm wanting to upgrade my lighting from t8 to better suit my plants. I am 15 and only have a $100ish to spend.


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[Brookster123]

How long?

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[dcutl002]

Okay so I'm wanting to upgrade my lighting from t8 to better suit my plants. I am 15 and only have a $100ish to spend.


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Gotcha. Go to Aquatraders - Guaranteed Best Prices on Aquarium Lightings + Free Shipping!. They carry Beamswork and Green Element fixtures and surprisingly have good PAR for growing plants.

PAR Info thread for Beamswork: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=415522

Dual T5HO ODYSSEA: http://www.aquatraders.com/48-inch-2x54W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52123.htm

Beamswork LED: http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Aquarium-Lighting-Beamswork-Tropical-Fish-p/56327p.htm

 

[elephantnose]

Should of mentioned this sorry. 48"
Long is what I need.


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[dcutl002]

Should of mentioned this sorry. 48"
Long is what I need.


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Yeah, I saw that you posted another thread on upgrading a 48" tank from T8 to something else. So, I put 2 and 2 together.

 

[Brookster123]

If you're stick under a hundred than t5ho is your best bet.. if you can swing a finnex?? Go for it!!

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[elephantnose]

Yeah, at first I was asking about the odyssea dual. Some people advised against it so I thought if I went up another $50 I could get a better light but I wasn't sure what one.


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[elephantnose]

If you're stick under a hundred than t5ho is your best bet.. if you can swing a finnex?? Go for it!!

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What's the best finnex. I should be saving for a car but screw it.


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[dcutl002]

Yeah, at first I was asking about the odyssea dual. Some people advised against it so I thought if I went up another $50 I could get a better light but I wasn't sure what one.


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Well like Mebbid told you earlier in another thread, ODDYSEA is a lower end fixture. It is not going to be as good as an Aquatic Life. But you know what? I was 15 once and I understand how it is moneywise. So, purchase what you are able, and HAVE FUN!

 

[dcutl002]

What's the best finnex. I should be saving for a car but screw it.


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How deep is the tank?

 

[elephantnose]

55g I think it's 18"


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[dcutl002]

Hmm, I would say the Ray2. Maybe Brookster123 will chime in with his opinion.


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[elephantnose]

I think brookster has the planted plus. So I guess it's between those two.


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[dcutl002]

Yes he does. He can give better feedback than me for a deep tank.


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[elephantnose]

Okay, I'll wait for his advice. Thanks for your help.


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[elephantnose]

Is the Finnex fugeway a good one?
Brookster? I'm sorry about asking so many question but I'm lost when it comes to leds.


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[dcutl002]

Is the Finnex fugeway a good one?
Brookster? I'm sorry about asking so many question but I'm lost when it comes to leds.


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No. You want the Fugeray Planted Plus or the Ray2.

http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRa...125010&sr=8-1&keywords=finnex+planted+plus+48

http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-Ray2-A...qid=1405125059&sr=8-1&keywords=finnex+ray2+48

 

[elephantnose]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GH9HURE/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1405126035&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40 okay so this is it. It's actually not that bad of a price.


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[Brookster123]

I'll always recommend to the planted plus for low/med.light..and you can always double up later..

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[elephantnose]

I think that's what I'm going to go with. Thanks just curious is yours doubled up or do you just have one?


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