Finnex ray 2

[whiteblaze 27]

I was wondering which ray2 to get since from when I looked there are multiple choices I want one that is best for plants

[whiteblaze 27]

Also it has about 37 PAR is that enough and good for plants

[TexasCichlid]

What depth is your tank, do you have CO2, how long is your tank, are you using ferts, are you interested in high light or low-medium light, do you have any specific plant or carpet goals.

[whiteblaze 27]

24 in long 18 high I dose with flourish excel and I am gonna start flourish iron and I want to grow a lily plant and I tiger lotus also I want to try to grow a carpet plant.. Medium to high light

[mitchfish9]

37 par is not high light, but it is perfect for a low tech/excel tank. You will be good

[whiteblaze 27]

K thank you what plants will I be able to grow any carpet plants and also I have a sorted tank

[TexasCichlid]

A single Finnex Ray 2 will provide medium light at the substrate. Without CO2, you may be able to carpet using some of the easier, non CO2 heavy carpets. I am not experienced with the non CO2 carpets.

What you may be able to do is do a dry start with HC and get it very well established. You may be able to keep the carpet without CO2 afterwards. HC is difficult to get laying flat and spreading out without higher light and CO2 otherwise.

[whiteblaze 27]

k that sounds good also thank you for the help