Current LED + vs Fluval Aqualife and Plant

[zer0signal]

Can I get some opinions on these two lights, and if you had a choice which one would you go with? Currently the Fluval is being liquidated at a big box store, and the price is really really good. I am looking at them for some low light plants, and a better looking light in my new tank 36G Bowfront.

I have the plus pro from current in my 60 gallon display, but do not feel like laying that much money down on a tank light that wont get displayed as much.

Satellite Freshwater LED+ | Current-USA

vs

Aqualife & Plant Performance LED | Aquarium Lighting | Fluval

[dcutl002]

I have read good reviews on the Fluval. Go for it.

[zer0signal]

Actually after reading around the par on it is not that great, and at 24in there is no data.. For the price I could get it for, I could get the satellite plus pro in the 24-36in model for $40 more with 100par at 12in. The only thing is with my tank being 30in across will the 24 be enough to provide light across the tank.

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[dcutl002]

The Fluval will be perfect for low-light plants as stated in your original post. If you want higher PAR you will definitely need CO2 infusion...else you will have an algae farm. Do you have CO2?

[Brookster123]

I'd go sat plus over fluval. both will be pretty low light on that tank though. Finnex planted plus would be better.

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[dcutl002]

Yeah, the PLUS would work. The OP stated the PRO fixture. My first thought was "algae farm".


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[zer0signal]

With the Pro, I couldn't i just lower the light intensity to prevent the algae explosion? Or does it not work that way, the only reason I am looking at skipping the Fluval is because the data i saw only provided PAR readings from 6in away, and after 6in it was below a 20PAR my tank is 24in.

[dcutl002]

Yes, it will lower intensity.


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[zer0signal]

Well I bought the Current Satellite Plus Pro 24-36in model, I got it for $100 on Amazon. So that should give me some flexibility if i decide Co2 is in my future.

100+PAR @ 12in

so i would guess

50+ PAR @ 24in?

[MaiTank]

Par doesn't work that way. The PAR at double might be closer to <25 at 24". adding a Finnex planted + would be much better and closer to the 50 at 24" you are looking for.

[Brookster123]

It should have a par chart with values @ depth for that light. I'm thinking you'll be in the 30-35 range at 24". Should produce anyways.

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[zer0signal]

Originally Posted by MaiTank

Par doesn't work that way. The PAR at double might be closer to <25 at 24". adding a Finnex planted + would be much better and closer to the 50 at 24" you are looking for.

At this point I already purchased the Plus Pro, if I need more light (which I don't right now) I can look at adding another or possibly bringing over my dual T-8's to add in the mix.

[zer0signal]

Originally Posted by Brookster123

It should have a par chart with values @ depth for that light. I'm thinking you'll be in the 30-35 range at 24". Should produce anyways.

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Brookster,

The only data I could find from the MFG was this:

http://current-usa.com/wp-content/up...Comparison.pdf

12" 100+ PAR from the comparison chart.

But I am only growing low light plants right now, so that should be more than adequate for the situation.

[Brookster123]

I just searched and couldn't find it.. there is a chart with values up to 18" I believe. Would give you a better idea, can't find it now. Give me a little bit.. I'm in the case!

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[Brookster123]

Found it!! You're in solid med. Light in that tank..

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[zer0signal]

Originally Posted by Brookster123

Found it!! You're in solid med. Light in that tank..

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I presume the bottom numbers are how far off from center of the light?

[Brookster123]

Originally Posted by zer0signal

I presume the bottom numbers are how far off from center of the light?

Correct sir

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[zer0signal]

Awesome, Thank You kind Sir!

[ScaryFatKidGT]

Chandler Bing voice - "Could this guy... BE anymore wrong?"

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's but lumens and color temp are pretty worthless when it comes to measuring how good a light will grow plants.

I like that the Fluval is a bit wider than the Current and Ecoxotic but I think it's a little under powered Fluval is rolling out the 2.0 soon with timers and ramp timers.

[zer0signal]

Originally Posted by ScaryFatKidGT

Chandler Bing voice - "Could this guy... BE anymore wrong?"

's but lumens and color temp are pretty worthless when it comes to measuring how good a light will grow plants.

I like that the Fluval is a bit wider than the Current and Ecoxotic but I think it's a little under powered Fluval is rolling out the 2.0 soon with timers and ramp timers.

I figured that is why these were on massive discounts ~$140+ off price.