So, is this more of a general light, or a light that can be used for plants as well?
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This is more of a general light unless you purchase the blue led light strips to install.
1510242
You can use this light with plant as well..I have my 55 gallon planted tank is working great
1510243
It's a general light. We got the extra light strips to add brightness and spectrum, and it's still not enough to keep the plants alive in our tank (55 gallon, 48" length). Maybe if you have a shallower tank, it might work.
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This with the single strip would only grow low light plants like java ferns, some anubias etc. If you plan on getting more led strips there are way better lights for the cost.
1343432
Well its not giving us much information about spectrum but lumen level seems a bit lower then I would like, Using a fixture like this then I would stick to low to medium light level plants, if the mediums die out then you know you need to stick with low light level plants like java fern and anubias. Also depends on how deep of a tank you have. Try a few listed above, Would not buy a lot to try as they might end up dead.
617248
One is more than enough light for that.. I suggest using cfl's for germination.. Then moving towards the led's for veg and especialy flowering
1307204
It might be enough for mood lighting but not bright enough to be grow aquatic plants or really show off your fish-- maybe two -- one on each end of the tank would do.
195099
It might but the light output isn't optimised for plant growth. The best source is the "gro-lux" or similar lamps used in aquaria. These have a pinkish light that I haven' seen in an LED yet. If you are worried about power consumption then they are usually a fluorescent type of lamp so are quite low compared to an incandescent lamp.
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This light is not the best for aquatic plant life. Look at the double bright instead. Do some more research.
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The lighting is very bright. Very good for plants, too bright for atmosphere. I used for 1 hour then returned it.Now I use a light bar that had a remote for adjusting, brightness and color changes. My plants are doing fine. I think the name brand is Current.
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Hi Tim ~We have mostly regular plants and herbs, which seem to love this light, but my husband says he doesn't really think this is the right light for flowering plants. He thinks Dan's recommendation is the correct one. Good luck!
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No, I would say it's definitely not bright enough for corals/live inverts or anything that requires high intensity lighting.
258778
Not really. I'm little disapointed. The light is not enough power to ensure grow plants.
1688779
neither! It is a GROW bulb that is somewhat of a combination for growing not reading or illumination. The bulb is for plants and not people.
250608
Yes this is a good light for growing plants as long as you use Fluorescent Grow Light or similar in them.
722232
No. The spectrum and intensity are very much not sufficient for growing even low light plants.
1260341
I am using it to grow herbs indoors. It seems to provide less light to the plants compared to normal sunlight. My belief is that vegetables might fare worse than the herbs (basil and parsley).
1510164
No, the specturm is wrong and weak for any plants. For just display lighting, it's ok for the price
974757
No. This light only works for low light plants. Dwarf baby tears need a much brighter light than this one.
1967382
Its an excellent light it should fill all your needs . You can purchase a light for your plants but its not necessary. I love it!