pantsnothanks
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Can LEDs grow aquatic plants well? And if so would it be enough for CO2?
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Fresh2o
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Yes and yes.
Not all LED light fixtures are the same. There is a vast difference in quality, effectiveness, and cost.
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Not all LED light fixtures are the same. There is a vast difference in quality, effectiveness, and cost.
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Dallascowboys16
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YES! There are tons of great LEDs on the market for planted aquariums that are much better than any fluorescent lighting. If you are looking for a great started fixture for a medium light planted tank look into the Finnex Planted+.
pantsnothanks
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Would I be able to just buy led strips and diy it?
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prisoner1572
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fishenthusiast
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I believe Ziggy923 built a DIY LED fixture. It might be worth contacting him.
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I can't offer a comparison, but I have a LED+ and I feel like it should be stronger. I'm thinking about trying a finnex now....
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Ziggy953
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I have built a couple LED fixtures. Both of my larger tanks have custom built LEDs on them.
Ziggy's 40b Planted Journey Post #124 for a view of the fixture and some notes. Another thread of mine has the build of the light. I built this originally for a Reef Tank and then modified it for my planted tank.
Ziggy's 54g Corner Rescape Post #83 for an overview of the rebuild of this light also originally built for a Reef Tank.
Let me know if you have any questions. I would be more than happy to share what I know.
Ziggy's 40b Planted Journey Post #124 for a view of the fixture and some notes. Another thread of mine has the build of the light. I built this originally for a Reef Tank and then modified it for my planted tank.
Ziggy's 54g Corner Rescape Post #83 for an overview of the rebuild of this light also originally built for a Reef Tank.
Let me know if you have any questions. I would be more than happy to share what I know.
