Best light for Mid light plants?

Did you look at the Vivagrow 24/7 LED light? They work great

Do you have it? What is the height of your tank? Picture? What plants are you growing? Is this is? Amazon.com : VivaGrow DN DayNight RGB 24/7 Customize Automation Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Fish Tank Light Extendable Remote (30" - 36") : Pet Supplies

sorry for all of the questions

This really depends on your personal preference
White light is a mix of all colours and is like a mild grow light by itself, but manufacturers don't seem to specify the prescice primary spectrum.
Green light is for you, it doesn't penetrate water and is not beneficial for aquatic plants. But it makes your tank very bright and pretty.
Red light promotes stem elongation and colour.
Blue light is most beneficial for plants, it promotes leaf growth. But too much of it also promotes lots of algae growth.
Have a look at the bulbs on the lights, you'll want one with white as primary, blue as secondary and red as tertiary. A couple of green bulbs are ok if you want your tank to look bright, but that's not necessary for your plants . I hope this helps

Thanks Falena! I already knew that but thanks anyways. Most are an equal ratio of red to blue. One on there is only white and blue (I believe). Which one would you do?

 

Thanks Falena! I already knew that but thanks anyways. Most are an equal ratio of red to blue. One on there is only white and blue (I believe). Which one would you do?

You're most welcome!
I voted for 4 because of the control and the price. For medium light level plants, they'd benefit from a small amount of red and a high amount of blue and white . The control will allow you to do that. And with red light control, you can add more colour variation plants too. I personally love plants that aren't green mixed into my green plants, so it's a preference

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Fixed the broken code in the quote, sorry about that lol

 

If your willing to spend the money, I really like my fluval plant 3.0

 

I voted for 4 because of the control and the price. For medium light level plants, they'd benefit from a small amount of red and a high amount of blue and white . The control will allow you to do that. And with red light control, you can add more colour variation plants too. I personally love plants that aren't green mixed into my green plants, so it's a preference

Thank you! I will consider that.

Astutely not for the 3.0. WAY too expensive for me.

 

Do you have it? What is the height of your tank? Picture? What plants are you growing? Is this is? Amazon.com : VivaGrow DN DayNight RGB 24/7 Customize Automation Full Spectrum LED Aquarium Fish Tank Light Extendable Remote (30" - 36") : Pet Supplies

sorry for all of the questions

Thanks Falena! I already knew that but thanks anyways. Most are an equal ratio of red to blue. One on there is only white and blue (I believe). Which one would you do?

Yes I have a few of them, I use 2 on a 125 along with a Fluval 3.0. I use it on 2 of my 55's. I do not use co2, but I do use Nilocg Thriv and all the seachem ferts. I trim all my plants in my tanks every week

 

Yes I have a few of them, I use 2 on a 125 along with a Fluval 3.0. I use it on 2 of my 55's. I do not use co2, but I do use Nilocg Thriv and all the seachem ferts. I trim all my plants in my tanks every week

Thanks! pics? I'll add it to my list. Falena, I added one

angelcraze MissNoodle Feohw toeknee

 

I like the Beamswork DA fspec (2) and the vivagrow (8).
Oops, just saw you have the 6500k up there, i'm not a fan of BW's 6500k, I prefer the fspec, but it's really up the beholder. I personally find it too yellow and with tannins it really intensifies.

The BW DA will be all you will ever need. The finnex 24/7 has similar PAR (I guess on MAX power). I have both of these lights (or something comparable) and I like both of them.

The 24/7 is really nice bc you can customize the spectrum and it comes with a built in timer. You can also adjust intensity at different times of the day (which is pretty sweet).

The vivagrow (available in the US) is supposedly the same as the Finnex 24/7, but cheaper. So I voted for the Vivagrow for awesomeness and the Beamswork DA because I know it will be good light for your plants.

 

I like the Beamswork DA fspec (2) and the vivagrow (8).
Oops, just saw you have the 6500k up there, i'm not a fan of BW's 6500k, I prefer the fspec, but it's really up the beholder. I personally find it too yellow and with tannins it really intensifies.

The BW DA will be all you will ever need. The finnex 24/7 has similar PAR (I guess on MAX power). I have both of these lights (or something comparable) and I like both of them.

The 24/7 is really nice bc you can customize the spectrum and it comes with a built in timer. You can also adjust intensity at different times of the day (which is pretty sweet).

The vivagrow (available in the US) is supposedly the same as the Finnex 24/7, but cheaper. So I voted for the Vivagrow for awesomeness and the Beamswork DA because I know it will be good light for your plants.

Wow! Thanks so much angel!

 

Actually, I still vote for 2 and 8, but I just saw you have the Finnex 24/7 CC there. That is the most expensive Finnex 24/7 model, but also the best for plant growth bc it has the 660nm deep red. It's more expensive to include this colour of red and it's supposed to be better for them. But I have the cheaper 24/7 HLC slI'm model
Amazon.com : Finnex Planted+ 24/7 HLC Aquarium LED Light, Automated Full Spectrum Fish Tank Light, 30 Inch : Pet Supplies
It's just fine for low tech. I have it on my 120 gallon FYI. Along with the pink RBG Beamswork.

 

Actually, I still vote for 2 and 8, but I just saw you have the Finnex 24/7 CC there. That is the most expensive Finnex 24/7 model, but also the best for plant growth bc it has the 660nm deep red. It's more expensive to include this colour of red and it's supposed to be better for them. But I have the cheaper 24/7 HLC slI'm model, and it's just fine for low tech. I have it on my 120 gallon FYI. Along with the pink RBG Beamswork.

Yeah, it's good but expensive. I have to concider it.

 

Yeah, it's good but expensive. I have to concider it.

Well I think it's 86 ssinit who says the Vivagrow 24/7 is the cheaper version of the Finnex 24/7.

 

Well I think it's 86 ssinit who says the Vivagrow 24/7 is the cheaper version of the Finnex 24/7.

Ok. You also tagged him. Good idea to get his opinion.

nikm128 A201

 

You probably won't get much for the chunky wood honestly. I'd hang onto it in case you ever want it for a future scape, or just to add cover to a QT tank. You never know when it could come in handy.
As for how I got the root look, all I did was take a couple pieces of branchy manzinita wood and place them leaning against the glass/propped up on rocks so the base of the branch was towards the top.
I actually took a bunch of pics to help me recreate it when I add the wood back in. I'll share them in case it gives you a better idea what I did. There's enough of them I figured it'd be easier to just stick them on Imgur, so here's the link:

https://imgur.com/a/iiSuCA4

 

Not really a plant guy, I just stack rocks. I use a base model Fluval Aqua sky and Marineland LED. Lol.

 

Several threads have been merged to keep all the information in one place & to help prevent the same questions having to be asked & answered over & over , please only create one thread per topic.

 

Several threads have been merged to keep all the information in one place & to help prevent the same questions having to be asked & answered over & over , please only create one thread per topic.

Yes. I had contacted lich87 a day ago to have them merged. My apologies.

You probably won't get much for the chunky wood honestly. I'd hang onto it in case you ever want it for a future scape, or just to add cover to a QT tank. You never know when it could come in handy.
As for how I got the root look, all I did was take a couple pieces of branchy manzinita wood and place them leaning against the glass/propped up on rocks so the base of the branch was towards the top.
I actually took a bunch of pics to help me recreate it when I add the wood back in. I'll share them in case it gives you a better idea what I did. There's enough of them I figured it'd be easier to just stick them on Imgur, so here's the link:

https://imgur.com/a/iiSuCA4

Cool. Thanks!

 

No problem, and have fun with your tank.
BTW, I got the wood from Manzanita Driftwood and they have a lot more then manzinita. #NOTsponsered ;P

 

No problem, and have fun with your tank.
BTW, I got the wood from Manzanita Driftwood and they have a lot more then manzinita. #NOTsponsered ;P

Yeah, I'd been looking there! I'll choose a few and ask your opinion when I find a few I like.

 

Sounds like a plan.
Now welcome to the rabbit hole, where you'll spend the next 2 days looking at random pieces of wood on the internet ;P

 

Sounds like a plan.
Now welcome to the rabbit hole, where you'll spend the next 2 days looking at random pieces of wood on the internet ;P

OH, gee. Lucky me!

I like all of these. What do you think would look good/work?
#2784 15"x6"x12"
#2783 20"x8"x14"
https://manzanita-driftwood.com/2777-19x7x17/
#2762 31"x 16"x 17"
https://manzanita-driftwood.com/1757-40x18x22-80/
https://manzanita-driftwood.com/random-20-24-piece-of-manzanita/
https://manzanita-driftwood.com/sw2695-13x8x10/
I'm unsure on this. https://manzanita-driftwood.com/sw2800-21x11x16/

 

What are the actual dimensions on your tank?

 

What are the actual dimensions on your tank?

Standard 36 bow. ~30 long", ~21" high, 15" at the widest point 11.5" at the narrowest. .

 

My personal favorites are
#2784 15"x6"x12" - Might want to find piece to pair with that to fill out the center. Or plan on putting a plant in the middle.
#2783 20"x8"x14"
#2762 31"x 16"x 17" - This will probably stick out of you tank quit a bit, but it could be fun, especially if you stick some air plants on it.

 

#2784 15"x6"x12" - Might want to find piece to pair with that to fill out the center. Or plan on putting a plant in the middle.
Edit: I don't want to spend $50 on wood so that option is out.

That could work. I agree with you about getting another piece to fill it out.

#2783 20"x8"x14"

I like this one a lot.

#2762 31"x 16"x 17" - This will probably stick out of you tank quit a bit, but it could be fun, especially if you stick some air plants on it.

Hard no. I'm doing a hooded tank.

 

You might just want to stick to #2783 20"x8"x14" then. It'd be large enough in your tank it should fill it in well anyway. Granted it's a little hard to know just from one photo.
If you do just get that piece (or another single piece) I'd have the base starting in one of the back corners and lean it so the other end is coming forwards. Kinda like I did with the branch on the right side of my tank. Don't be afraid to play with it for a while, step back and stare at it, then keep playing. You really would be amazed what moving it a couple inches will do...or I'm just crazy ;P
You may end up having to cut the ends off some of the smaller twigs to get it to fit nicely. If you do, break them by hand if you can, or cut at an angle to make it a bit more natural. And save the trimmings. You can scatter them on the ground for more detail, or glue them back onto the main piece to fill it out exactly how you want it- use moss to hide any glued areas.
And remember, at the end of the day it's your tank and everything is your choice, so don't let me influence you TOO much. I'm just some random person on the internet after all

 

You might just want to stick to #2783 20"x8"x14" then. It'd be large enough in your tank it should fill it in well anyway. Granted it's a little hard to know just from one photo.
If you do just get that piece (or another single piece) I'd have the base starting in one of the back corners and lean it so the other end is coming forwards. Kinda like I did with the branch on the right side of my tank. Don't be afraid to play with it for a while, step back and stare at it, then keep playing. You really would be amazed what moving it a couple inches will do...or I'm just crazy ;P
You may end up having to cut the ends off some of the smaller twigs to get it to fit nicely. If you do, break them by hand if you can, or cut at an angle to make it a bit more natural. And save the trimmings. You can scatter them on the ground for more detail, or glue them back onto the main piece to fill it out exactly how you want it- use moss to hide any glued areas.
And remember, at the end of the day it's your tank and everything is your choice, so don't let me influence you TOO much. I'm just some random person on the internet after all

Well thanks for the advice. I'm going to my lfs today and you never know what you'll find. even though you are randon I value your input.

 

You're welcome and thank you too. Good luck at the LFS and try not to spend hundreds on random cr*p... you know, it probably is a good thing my closest LFS is 3 hours away ;P

 

You're welcome and thank you too. Good luck at the LFS and try not to spend hundreds on random cr*p... you know, it probably is a good thing my closest LFS is 3 hours away ;P

I didnt end up going. When I go I go for what I need/want and get nothing else. Mine is a good 35min away so that may or may not be good. Lol

Anybody?

 

You have 6 pages of responses, how many more suggestions do you want!

 

If you want my final suggestion, I say the Vivagrow 24/7. I don't have access to those fixtures where I am located, but maybe 86 ssinit can help explain what he thinks of Vivagrow?

I have the Finnex 24/7 HLC, and that's my favorite fixture bc of the customizable 24hr spectrum and integrated timer. So if the Vivagrow is the same fixture, i'm voting for that one 100%

 

You have 6 pages of responses, how many more suggestions do you want!

I'm a very unsure person that hates to make decisions. I was hoping that the people that answered my poll could decide for me. I'm just very cautious. I'm sorry

If you want my final suggestion, I say the Vivagrow 24/7. I don't have access to those fixtures where I am located, but maybe 86 ssinit can help explain what he thinks of Vivagrow?

kk. I'll wait for him

 

6 pages wow!! I. Not even sure I answered here before . But as to the vivagrow 24/7 yes I like them. They are cheap and work well. I’ve got a bunch of them. Some as old as 3 years. I use other lights too! Finnex 24/7 planted plus and an HLC. Also a current satelight plus. Vivagrow is the best bang for the buck. The new vivagrows now are 10000k the old were the standard 6500k. So these light are great medium lights that are less then half the price of any of the others. Shipped .

 

6 pages wow!! I. Not even sure I answered here before . But as to the vivagrow 24/7 yes I like them. They are cheap and work well. I’ve got a bunch of them. Some as old as 3 years. I use other lights too! Finnex 24/7 planted plus and an HLC. Also a current satelight plus. Vivagrow is the best bang for the buck. The new vivagrows now are 10000k the old were the standard 6500k. So these light are great medium lights that are less then half the price of any of the others. Shipped .

I had a few threads that were merged. Thanks for the input! Do you have it on your beautiful discus tank? Any pictures on other tanks? Thanks again.

Edit: please vote. Options are on the first papge.

 

Lol I voted!! Me and Dennis we rule!! Yeah we’re winning!!

 

Lol I voted!! Me and Dennis we rule!! Yeah we’re winning!!

I voted for the Vivagrow haha! I think Dennis might not have voted.....
Ok I also voted for the Beamswork DA, so that's why there are 5 votes and 4 voters.

 

Lol I voted!! Me and Dennis we rule!! Yeah we’re winning!!

Yes, you can vote for more than one. lol

I voted for the Vivagrow haha! I think Dennis might not have voted.....
Ok I also voted for the Beamswork DA, so that's why there are 5 votes and 4 voters.

I know, good for you!

The one downside to the vivagrow is that they only have a 24" and a 36" no 30 in. Do you think that it would still work fine?

 

I voted for the Vivagrow haha! I think Dennis might not have voted.....
Ok I also voted for the Beamswork DA, so that's why there are 5 votes and 4 voters.

I did

 

I did

Oh, I thought 86 ssinit and I voted for vivagrow. Nevermind, doesn't matter.

I sent you pics of my 120 gallon with just the Finnex HLC on, it's a 48" fixture on a 60" tank, it covers well. I think the 24" would be ok, it's only 3" short on both ends
Oh, since you're running the tank topless, just make sure the brackets extend to 30", but mine is adjustable.

 

15gal shrimp tank with a 24” vivagrow. The new one 10k
29 g with 2 of the old vivagrow. And below my 90 with an old vivagrow and the current
this tanks problem has been the eco complete since I got it. I am slowly removing it now at water changes.

 

Oh, I thought 86 ssinit and I voted for vivagrow. Nevermind, doesn't matter.

I sent you pics of my 120 gallon with just the Finnex HLC on, it's a 48" fixture on a 60" tank, it covers well. I think the 24" would be ok, it's only 3" short on both ends
Oh, since you're running the tank topless, just make sure the brackets extend to 30", but mine is adjustable.

I saw that, thanks! It will only be topless for a few months at most.

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Great, thank you!