Quick Question about LED lights

[jehenry89]

I have no idea when it comes to the world of LED's and the answer is probably no, but I am going to ask anyway. Would this light be able to grow plants? It would just be something temporary until I come up with the cash to buy a finnex. I already have this light and its only being used on my plant-less grow out tank.
Aquarium LED Lights: Marineland LED Aquarium Light

I know you guys that are farmiluar with LED lights always talk about "par" but I can't seem to find anything with that word on the site or manual.

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

My guess is that it would be very low light. Might be able to sustain low light plants in a shallow tank. Moss might grow at no more than 10" from that light. Just a guess though... never had it. Try posting this question in the lighting section on TPT. Someone there might be able to tell you if you don't get your answer here.

 

[jehenry89]

Meh its not that important. I am eventually going to have to buy a good light anyway. I was just thinking if it would, I could get some plants in there sooner for the betta. First things first, I have to buy a stand for the 10 gallon tank I have. The light/plants will have to wait a few weeks until I get the cash.

Thanks again Brian.

 

[Brian_Nano12g]

Over a 10g, might be enough for low light plants like anubias, java fern, crypts, and moss. Won't grow them all that much, but it might at least keep them alive... which means a low light / low maintenance tank.