LED for lo-med planted (no Co2)

[Rodeo one]

Does anyone know what type would be best? Looking at the Fluval but then I Googled for info & quickly got confused....

 

[Dallascowboys16]

Look at the current USA freshwater +. Many of the led gurus on this site suggest it.

 

[Fresh2o]

Depending on the depth of the tank, the Finnex FugeRay might put you in that range. However, unlike the Current USA Sat (or Sat+?), they are not adjustable.

 

[Rodeo one]

Tank is 18" deep (50g) and 13" wide. Would I need 2 lights & is this the right one?

 

[Fresh2o]

Is that 13" front to back or side to side? For 50g and 18" deep I'd think it would be wider than that.

I will have to defer on the 1 vs 2 fixture question to someone who owns one.

 

[Rodeo one]

48" long and 13" front to back

 

[Rodeo one]

Is that the right light? Also, it doesn t say 'for plants', just mentions better color on fish.

 

[Fresh2o]

48" long and 13" front to back

Okay, 48". Sounds like you can have two but not sure if you'll need both.

 

[Fresh2o]

Is that the right light? Also, it doesn t say 'for plants', just mentions better color on fish.

The 6500k sounds right for plants. And the RGB might imply red-green-blue so I'm guessing full spectrum. I think you're good. Again as for one or two fixtures, idk.

 

[Rodeo one]

Thanks for your help Fresh2O, it gets overwhelming sometimes.
Merry Christmas to me, tho!

 

[Fresh2o]

Thanks for your help Fresh2O, it gets overwhelming sometimes.
Merry Christmas to me, tho!

Yes it can be. I only wish I found this site years ago. A very Merry Christmas to you indeed!

 

[Rodeo one]

I was lucky , found this site shortly after I started. Now have 3 nice planted tanks only because of all the great help I ve gotten here.