Will this grow High Light Plants on a 29 gallon (30"L x 12"W x 18"H)? I will have 2-3" of Substrate and be using Flourish Comprehensive Supplement.
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I can't give you a definitive answer for a freshwater tank but I am using it over a refugium attached to a saltwater aquarium. I am having excellent growth of cheatomorpha (a macro algae) my biggest worry is with your 18" depth getting enough light down to the bottom of your tank to grow any small plants you may have. I think it will still suffice as most freshwater plants are used to living in murky water and don't need as much light.
519336
Heck yes it will! I have to trim my plants weekly now. I dont give them any supp anymore
1256503
It depends on amount of light you can give it. The included LED light will not be enough light for growing plants.
1707036
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.
1734453
I have it on my 5 gallon and it is bright enough for a 10 gallon tank. However, I'm not seeing any better growth for my dwarf hairgrass than when I was using a temporary 12 watt CFL 50/50. Very sleek design though.
1437613
It works wonderfully on my 29 mixed reef with SPS in the top half however the ~2" at the sides of the tank are a little under-lit. It is definitely bright enough for the depth of a 75 gallon but I would recommend using 2 lights to fully light the length of the tank.
1914758
Yes and no. It really depends on the types of plants you have growing at what levels. A 50 gallon is pretty tall for any kind of light. You could likely get away with low light plants like sword and anubias, but will never get any kind of carpet to grow. As far as lights go, this is probably still your best bang for your buck.
1161979
Absolutely. . . Just put it in a large pot and good soil. I feed mine Miracle Grow diluted in water once a month. It should flourish.
1166730
it really all depends on plant size at maturity,container size,ect.but im going to say six 3 1/2 gallon buckets or four 5 gallon buckets depending on alignment,or if you're growing in a tub you can fit a tub 24 inches long,about 15 inches wide and 25 inches tall and still have enough over-head to grow decent size plants before you reach the upper limit...you still have to consider a reflector is atleast 12 inches tall on its ownhope I answered your question
1878820
The 16" would fit on rim of the tank. If using a glass top the 12" would work however, plants would need to be directly under the light and only lower light plants like crypts,Anubias or mosses would thrive. If wanting red plants or a variety without wondering if you have enough PAR, I'd go with the finnex planted plus. I use both on a single 10gal.
507846
i presume it depends on the size lamp you purchase. i have the 10 gallon size on my 30 gallon tank and it works wonderfully. from what i read you had 2 on yours. if so i would purchase 2 of the 10 gallon sizes ones. that is this one here. my fish love the lighting and are thriving under it. if 1 is good for my tank, 2 should be efficient for yours. i hope this helps you with your choice.
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I have the 24" light on a 29 gal tank which is also 30" long. It sits on my glass versa top on legs about an inch tall. Provides great light - enough to grow plants and lots if algae. The moonlights are neat ! I think you can use the 24" and save some money unless you need the 30" light to rest on the sides of the tank. The LED lights are the best !
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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 use to used 2 of these for low light plants on my standard tetra "55" g tank (its actually more like 48g and mis-sold as 55.. but I digress) the 24"-36", it has 4 rows of lights that only cover about 17.5" in the center of that 24" space, the 36" is just max leg extension. I removed one leg from each light and put the de-legged side on the center brace (I put a 1" bar on top of the brace to keep lights level), pushing the 2 lights together they fit snugly on top. It worked well for low light aquarium plants like anubias , java fern, vals, mosses, and marimo. However if you want medium light plants I'd strongly advise a different brand made for plant growth.. or just get 6500kelvnin cfls bulbs and clamp on lamps (3-4x) if you don't mind the look of them. I've upgraded to a 2 bulb 6500k t5 light over my "55"g now.
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It will fit 24" long tank or longer. But light just has 17.75" long, I don't suggest you to use it for your tank. I use it for my 20 gal plant tank so it protect fit. I mean light is bright enough to keep my plant to grow. If you use it for plant tank, the one 24" to 36" will be better to you.
505275
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.
1195969
Should be. I originally had my light on a 30 gallon and it was chock full of plants that had no trouble growing under it.
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On the 36" each bulb is rated at 39 watts. So the 4 bulb fixture is a total of 156 watts. Dont get to hung up on watts per gallon per say. It does matter, but look into PAR more importantly. With my 36" I have no problem growing anything. (SPS, LPS, etc...)