What do you recommend? If I'm understanding what I have been reading I will need to use flourish or I will have algae problems? I don't want to buy a light only to need to upgrade in a few months if I take it to the next level.
If you're anything like the rest of us you're going to get bit. Plants are addicting, once you see the potential it's a freaking pitfall fall.. one thing I regret is blind purchases, I've learned a lot about self control and research through this hobby and all you guys/girls on here! So... buy right, buy once.. ferts and co2 can always be adjusted along the way as needed for your setup.. we can cover that later. First and foremost, lighting.. I've had a very expensive crash coarse in lighting and leds. There are cheap leds that will yield expensive results.. blahhh.
Not for me, I like colors and features and brand backing/warranty
Finnex- run 2 planted plus and a stingray, grow plants like a boss, great price.. color spectrum not the best.. no dimming.. no good...
Current satellite plus- excellent color, excellent dimming, excellent look.. not so excellent power, great customer service.
Build my led.... YUP!! Its anything you want it to be but you're spending big money.
For you mike, I will reccomend the current satellite pro, it's got the power if and when you're ready and all the bells and whistles. Reasonably priced considering what it can/will do for a tank. If you feel like cutting the mattress open? Get a bml, they'll build you a one of a kind light which is cool in itself. You say.. i like cichlids..well I like plants too!! Boom planted cichlid spectrum.. done.. google reviews and first hand accounts. Gather info.
Now it's time to start a build thread
I forgot what thread this is hahaha
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