Is this led light good enough for a 20 gallon long?

FullMetalAlchemist · 01-13-2013, 07:15 PM

http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Fresh...ht-p/56203.htm is the one i want. Is 10000k okay for a planted aquarium? Any other suggestions that are cheaper than $50? I am going to try growing hc cuba and dwarf hairgrass with cherry shrimp.

Smitty06 · 01-14-2013, 03:42 AM

No that light cannot grow anything, even on a 20 long, and especially not DHG or HC. You could get a few spiral bulbs (in different lights) or you could hang a couple of the led spotlights and get good coverage. Do you have CO2? HC will not grow without it. As far as spectrum, go around 5100K- 8000K for all around plant growth.

01-13-2013, 07:15 PM	#1
FullMetalAlchemist Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 7	Is this led light good enough for a 20 gallon long? http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Fresh...ht-p/56203.htm is the one i want. Is 10000k okay for a planted aquarium? Any other suggestions that are cheaper than $50? I am going to try growing hc cuba and dwarf hairgrass with cherry shrimp.

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01-14-2013, 03:42 AM	#2
Smitty06 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 236	No that light cannot grow anything, even on a 20 long, and especially not DHG or HC. You could get a few spiral bulbs (in different lights) or you could hang a couple of the led spotlights and get good coverage. Do you have CO2? HC will not grow without it. As far as spectrum, go around 5100K- 8000K for all around plant growth.