Is it suitable for live plants? If not, will adding a couple LED strips help? Ty.
838601
I really depends on the plants. Amazon swords probably not but for Java Ferns or Anubias varieties probably. Not all plant have the same lighting needs.
838602
I think it would work with plants, but you might need one more light kit. This would give you better light for the whole tank
838603
It's my understanding that LED lighting is not suitable for live plants....fluorescent lighting is what works best.
984594
I was looking at these for my daughter, different brands and shops. The AquaSun kind sold at Petco have modules with 4 white and 2 blue LEDs per module and are changeable; their videos shows a 4 white/2 red LED module for plants. However I haven't found where you can buy the red modules... Probably too new for that yet? If what you have now is still working I would wait and see what comes out by the end of this year. If you have a lot of plants in good shape you DON'T want to risk losing them.
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I had one in my office cubicle, which got only artificial light, and it thrived. It does need pruning if you want to shape it and you should not let the soil get too dry. But it is a very soothing addition to any room. I never tried putting it outside but my brother has one next to his garden. He just lets it grow naturally in a large pot, much like the shrub that it is. I prefer to domesticate it by keeping it inside.
1967384
This is a great light in my opinion, but I use only artificial plants in my 30-gallon tank. I believe you WILL need a second light with a "grow" bulb for live plants.
984596
This is not a good light for a tank with plants. This led and it does not produce the conditions that plants need
865623
I found it to be great for low light loving plants. Best if you don't move the plants around or vacuum.
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i use it on plants that i keep in the garage over the winter. i do use several at the same time. i also use 48" florescent grow lights.
1450396
This light is not the best for aquatic plant life. Look at the double bright instead. Do some more research.
1967386
I only have one plant and one Colormax and it give me low medium light in a 20 gallon long tank. You should probably need 6500 and a third strip of your choice would not hurt. I really like what the Colormax bulb does; The colors "pop" on both plants and fish.
156840
It seems to do better with natural light but ive used plant lights on it too. You have to be religious about watering it though or it will die.
2059340
It really depends and your tank, and set up. But in general I would say. The Plant+ is great light for most aquariums. The Planted+ is ideal for tanks with plants that like low to medium light. If you don't have natural plants in your tank, it still will help create a warm rich color, which may help show off your fishes' natural red and yellow colors. The low power combustion and long life are also benefits over old fashion tube lights.
1563832
Well this is very simple but it is also very small it is for a desktop garden. You could use it with a small single LED or CFL grow light configuration.. (Grow light would have to out side the unit).
549717
it may be a little too strong for freshwater plants or a little bit of overkill. But it is a great light. I use my 16" on a 29 gallon biocube. With all kinds of coral. And it's only at 60% a few hours a day. Very nice light. You may want to ask Hobbie Bug this question.
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!
115863
My opinion is that it would be fine for such. If you needed brighter I would consider the Ray2 light but it might be too much for low light plants.
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The stock light is very poor for live plants, but you can buy a rather inexpensive replacement. Its the Finnex Fugeray Planted+ Cliplight. I bought it for around $40 and my plants (anubias, java fern, peacock moss, brazilian pennywort) are growing great1
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The light you are looking at is not for live plants in a display tank . Freshwater aquariums with live plant require 1 to 2 watts of light per gallon of water .If you have a deep tank the watts will be higher 2 to 4 watts of light per gallon of water . The only thing this light would be able to grow is algae in your tank .People use this light in saltwater aquariums too grow algae in a sump.also on mine the feet will expand 1/2" out on each side.You will need approximately 30 too 60 watts of light . Hope this helps.