Will this be good for a 30 gallon fish tank I want to add plants to it will I need a 2nd light for plants Aqua Culture Aquarium Starter Kit, 29 Gallon
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I have a 37 gallons planted tank and it's working for me. I'm using all 3 light modules though. So you may want to consider doing the same thing.
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I have one fixture on a 75 gallon tank and it is more than enough, but my tank isn't as deep as a 90 gallon would be - the water depth is probably something to consider too. I have LPS, SPS and soft corals and they are all doing well (too well in some cases). If you are only going to have fish and/or soft corals then I am sure you have plenty of light. If you have a lot of SPS all over the tank you MIGHT consider a second, but only if you have species that need a large amount of light. If I had to chose, I would buy one, then see what it looks like.
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Well, the great thing about this light is, it can be adjusted. You can adjust the light spectrum to your liking as well as, the light intensity. For that size tank all you would have to do is have the light intensity not so high. Overall, I think it'll be just fine for that size tank. This is a great lightning system and so far I love how it looks on my tank, which is a 20 gallon tall tank. Hope this helped. :)
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For a wide and deep tank with high light plants, you'll probably want two fixtures. One keeps medium light plants happy in a 72 bow.
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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.
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It all depends on how bright you want it. I have a 26 gallon tank and got 2 bulbs, but it makes the tank really bright. If your tank gets quite a bit of light from a nearby window or something, I think 1 bulb would be enough. Why not try it first with one bulb and if it's not bright enough, buy the 2nd one?
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The light is pretty dang powerful and probably a little more expensive than necessary if you aren't trying to grow plants. I get algae in my heavily planted 30 gallon tank with it if I don't give it a break for a couple hours a day. I'd probably go with a different, cheaper light if I weren't growing plants. As for the stands, I don't think they offer anything other than the thin ones, you could probably rig something up to work with any set up pretty easily though.All that being said, this is a great light for the money. Good on power and very reliable/built well. Definitely a great light, just might not be what you are looking for. The light is pretty dang powerful and probably a little more expensive than necessary if you aren't trying to grow plants. I get algae in my heavily planted 30 gallon tank with it if I don't give it a break for a couple hours a day. I'd probably go with a different, cheaper light if I weren't growing plants. As for the stands, I don't think they offer anything other than the thin ones, you could probably rig something up to work with any set up pretty easily though.All that being said, this is a great light for the money. Good on power and very reliable/built well.... » Read More The light is pretty dang powerful and probably a little more expensive than necessary if you aren't trying to grow plants. I get algae in my heavily planted 30 gallon tank with it if I don't give it a break for a couple hours a day. I'd probably go with a different, cheaper light if I weren't growing plants. As for the stands, I don't think they offer anything other than the thin ones, you could probably rig something up to work with any set up pretty easily though.All that being said, this is a great light for the money. Good on power and very reliable/built well. Definitely a great light, just might not be what you are looking for. « Show Less
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I have a 60 inch 110 gallona q and have one on mine. It gives off bright light....my tank does not have live plants... So may want to be sure this is the right light for live plants.
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I have a 150 gallon tank and i have one of these lights that works fine. I will order another one to complete my lighting.
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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
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iIt would depend on the type of coral you plan to grow, I'm not an expert but I know certain corals require more lighting than others. I have a 40 Gal. bow tank and only one light and doing ok with it.
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Probably not. Plants need good light and this is not the one. Don't know of any that are better, these small tanks are probably better with artificial plants.
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honestly the light is great but not for a planted tank. If you decide to go with this, you will probably need 2. one on each side of the middle brace. I dont know what the dimensions are on each side so just measure that out and go with the closest size available to cover each side from left to right. (I think two 36")My recommendations for a planted tank would be to go with the Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 30-InchI have a 37 planted tank and it works great. It is a deep tank and everything both short and tall grows fantastically. Again, with this I would go with two separate lights to cover your tank. honestly the light is great but not for a planted tank. If you decide to go with this, you will probably need 2. one on each side of the middle brace. I dont know what the dimensions are on each side so just measure that out and go with the closest size available to cover each side from left to right. (I think two 36")My recommendations for a planted tank would be to go with the Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 30-InchI have a 37 planted tank and it works great. It... » Read More honestly the light is great but not for a planted tank. If you decide to go with this, you will probably need 2. one on each side of the middle brace. I dont know what the dimensions are on each side so just measure that out and go with the closest size available to cover each side from left to right. (I think two 36")My recommendations for a planted tank would be to go with the Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 30-InchI have a 37 planted tank and it works great. It is a deep tank and everything both short and tall grows fantastically. Again, with this I would go with two separate lights to cover your tank. « Show Less
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It depends on what you are using it to grow. For low light plants like java fern, anubius, crypts, vals, and some swords YES it will work in a tank that deep. But any medium to high light plants you will have to get 2 of these lights. Or get one planted + and one ray2.
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Hi. I am not sure. I think it would depend on the depth of your tank, from,what I have read.My tank is 24 inches tall, and it works well, but I am also using Flourish Excel for my plants, at the recommendation of my local pet store .I like the the light, it switches from led white to blue automatically, and is easily overridden as other people have noted.So, I can't tell you if it is ok for your tank, it would depend on your plants, but mostly the depth of your tank, due to physics that I can barely recall. There are are online sites you can access for help with the math.I think it mostly depends on the depth of your tank.I do like this light, but, can't give you specific advice. Have fun!!!! If you look Hi. I am not sure. I think it would depend on the depth of your tank, from,what I have read.My tank is 24 inches tall, and it works well, but I am also using Flourish Excel for my plants, at the recommendation of my local pet store .I like the the light, it switches from led white to blue automatically, and is easily overridden as other people have noted.So, I can't tell you if it is ok for your tank, it would depend on your plants, but mostly the depth of your tank, due to physics that I can barely recall. There are are online sites you can access for help with the... » Read More Hi. I am not sure. I think it would depend on the depth of your tank, from,what I have read.My tank is 24 inches tall, and it works well, but I am also using Flourish Excel for my plants, at the recommendation of my local pet store .I like the the light, it switches from led white to blue automatically, and is easily overridden as other people have noted.So, I can't tell you if it is ok for your tank, it would depend on your plants, but mostly the depth of your tank, due to physics that I can barely recall. There are are online sites you can access for help with the math.I think it mostly depends on the depth of your tank.I do like this light, but, can't give you specific advice. Have fun!!!! If you look « Show Less
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I'm gonna have to say no, I put this exact light on 1/2 of a 29g and it wasn't very bright at all. The only chance you have at coral with this would be some soft corals but I wouldn't bet on it. Also keep in mind this fixture is made for rimless tanks only. I had to cut the trim around the top of my tank to get this light to fit.
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You can use this light with plant as well..I have my 55 gallon planted tank is working great