Would this work well for a 55 Gal. planted freshwater aquarium?
452750
Might be overkill but it would definitely work. I would save the money and just get the double bright
452751
As long as the light spans the top of the aquarium, there should be no problem. This light is very bright and provides excellent illumination, both for viewers and for the fish and plants. The greatest thing about this is the gradual setting sun and moonlight modes. The only drawback for this unit is that, if your electricity goes off or the lamp is unplugged, you will have to reprogram it the time, sunset, and moon settings.
452752
Yes, as long as you get the right length for your aquarium. It's not going to put out so much light that you need to supplement with CO2. I have low light plants growing great in my 40 gallon, 36" long tank.
452753
Yes I think so. You can call to check first Your plants won't know what happened! I love it.
452754
Think this is a little over kill for a fifty five tank...would go with something a little less lumage....
984597
I have been using this hood for several months on a 55 gal. Plants in this tank have been growing better than in my other tank, which has the proper t8 bulbs for plants. So I would disagree with the other opinions.
813086
Umm no. If you have a 55 you should buy a Aquaclear 110. It is rated for a 110 gallon aquarium. The rule of thum is to use a hang on back filter rated for 2 times the size of your tank.
1801429
I use mine on 75g tank with angel fish and community fish, its not planted but I only have to add water every week and clean it once a month.
771723
sure it will....my 75 gallon fits perfectly so your 55 gallon may have a few inches of leftover space on each side...but either way its a nice stand.
505277
We have one on our 55 gal. tank which is 48L x 12W x 20H. I would recommend you use two for enough light for your tank. One is adequate for our tank and much brighter than the flourescent fixture we had previously.
2106618
Yes, very well! I have a 55 gal and its the best thing ive ever done for my tank. Plenty, but not too much for a 40 gal
532763
I have mine on my aqueon 55 gallon. It works great so for me so far. Just make sure you get the 48-60 that way it lights your tank from end to end.
763055
Well I used mine on a 55g and it worked just fine used it for about a year until I got a bigger tank so I had to get a bigger one but yea worked fine
407026
I think it will light up a 55 gal tank nicely. We have a 125 gal tank, and 2 of them do the trick.The metal extensions allow it to expand to 36".
1634648
Yes it willMy 55 gal. Also has the bar in the middleYou will just need two of them
1045507
I have mine on a 55 gallon tank with another filter under the tank, and it works great, will clean it out every two to three months by just washing them out, but the bio rings I will most likely leave alone as this is where your biological organisms will do most of the breakdown.
1977999
Hi I bought these to use in 55 gallon so that I had plenty of length so it would not fall down inside. they work fine
610459
I would say it would do a good job in a 45gal tall tank the light is very intense on my 29gal and i have a well planted aquarium. Medium to low level light. Plants will be sufficent probaly not a high light plant though
2244141
I have a 55 gallon tank and 2 works perfect. Comes with the whole top. Popped the old one out and new ones fit right in
1516145
I would say yes... I have two on a 55g tank.. It's 48long...turned to about 50%. I also have a 60g cube... It's 24x24... Have one on it and one is plenty! And a 125Reef with 3.... I have the LEDS turmed up about 75% they are BRIGHT!
1302520
This light should be more than sufficient for your purposes. It is very bright and works quite well for plants. I no longer have an aquarium, but last spring I set it up for our garden starters; the plants under this light did much better than those under an ordinary full-spectrum light. I hope this helps.