I have a 40 gallon bow front what size LED should I purchase? And this is a freshwater tank with live plants! Thanks,
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I have the 23-36" on my 55 gal bowfront. I have occasional plants but my cichlids always eat them......
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Yes, but I personally wouldn't do that. LEDs are not perfected for the planted aquarium yet unless you go for the ADA aquarium company which I wouldn't do because of the price. The fluval compact fluorescent that comes with the fluval flora should be perfect. I actually did it on my spec. You need to have a timer and set it for 6 hours or less. That's it don't do eight because algea growth can start and you don't want that. You also will need to do lots of water changes.
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This light does a great job with a standard tank, and with the red LED tubes installed make the fancy guppies I was keeping at the time look great. However it is not suited to a planted tank. Even with addition LED tubes (white and red) I saw little, if any growth. If you would like an LED fixture more suited to a planted take -- I'd suggest a Finnex Planted+ (found here on Amazon). The same sized Finnex Planted+ (20") is equal to the total price of the Aqueon LED and the two tubes you would need to have any hope of keep plants healthy and happy.
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For a plant tank I would go with their higher output lights made for plants, this would work in a 50-60 gallon tank with lower light requirements, and is very bright to say the least, could not hurt to try it.
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No. This light is mainly just to light up thr tank and show off the fish. I have the same tank and I am using this light as well as the current USA freshwater planted+ light. Look at that one because it will provide you with medium light.
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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.
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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+ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GH9HSC6/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I 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.
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The unit is exactly 24" in length with extenders on both sides that will extend the total out 26". I have a 48" wide 60 gal tank with a bar at the top in the center so I use 2 of the 24" units. I tried a 48" unit first but the center bar wouldn't allow the unit to sit securely. The units come with a single led bulb, but will house 3. You will want at least 2 bulbs per unit. In spite of the expense, I now have 3 bulbs per unit. Beware of knocking them into the tank! I managed to ruin one of the units by doing so! Best of luck!
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This item is very bright. I have a 55 gallon tank and it's just right for my tank. This would be way too much for your tank. You would end up with more alge.
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I would order the 20 gallon one since your take is more bigger. But if you feel like you will be upgrading soon I would consider going for the 40 but def. 20 will work just fine. I honestly love my 10 gallon one on my 10 gallon tank.
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If your tank is 4ft in length, I would assume you have a 72 gallon bow front, as the dimensions are 48x18x22. I recommend the All Glass Aquarium AAG29607 Versa Top, 72bf. I have the Versa top for our 46bf and it's just perfect :)
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It should be ok but you will need 2 of them. They don't put out a ton of light but with 2 you should be ok as they are dimmable. Or, buy just one and decide after you try it if you want another. I have an 80 gallon at work and have 3, once is only running blue and the other 2 are at 100 blue and 55 white. With a smaller tank you have to remember you have less LEDs too.
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The measurement of the top of your aquarium will determine the size of the led light you need. Example 30 inch by 30 inch, you need three 24 inch light and just expand the adjustable legs to accommodate the remaining space.
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greetings, this lamp for marine aquariums REEF .. not for freshwater aquarium. Check and read carefully before making an unnecessary expense. If you want to buy is your decision: I do not know what the behavior of plants inside the aquarium with the lighting. I recommend and look ORBIT LED lamps .. Greetings. NelsonC
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I do not have live plants in my aquarium. I do have a 50 gal tank and it lights it very nicely. I love the moon light feature.
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I would go with http://www.amazon.com/BeamsWork-Double-Bright-Aquarium-Fixture/dp/B00FIPDJRS/ref=sr_1_6?s=pet-supplies&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1388419415&sr;=1-6&keywords;=beamswork+double+bright+led+fixture would be the perfect light for a 100 gallon tank Beams work is a great fixture no dark spots in my tank at all.
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I do not recommend if you have coral, but for fish only maybe. Im using these light for 40g breed tank. Fish only with live rock