[TerrifiedOwl]

Hello,
I'm relatively new to this and purchased a 37 gallon column tank that came with an aqueon led strip with 3 day white bulbs in working condition. I am more than willing to purchase another lighting option, but I simply cannot find the necessary information to know if the three bulbs would be adequate for lighting a planted aquarium. Would this be adequate? If not, does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!

 

[jeffkrol]

Hello,
I'm relatively new to this and purchased a 37 gallon column tank that came with an aqueon led strip with 3 day white bulbs in working condition. I am more than willing to purchase another lighting option, but I simply cannot find the necessary information to know if the three bulbs would be adequate for lighting a planted aquarium. Would this be adequate? If not, does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!

Aqueon Modular 20" LED Aquarium Lighting System, 23.5" L X 2.75" W X 5.625" H | Petco

Uses up to 70% less energy than T8 flourescent lamp. Has no spectral shift in bulbs. Has adjustable legs for a perfect fit and expansion slots for customizations within the fixture. Day lamp included.

www.petco.com

You mean this size w/ 3 modules?
AFAICT tell each module is 2W.
6W isn't enough for a decent planted tank at 24" deep.

Suggestions are based on how much you want to spend.
AI Prime freshwater is probably one of the top LED choices for a 20x18x24 tank.
Cheapest w/ power is finding a 20" t5 or t8 fixture. 2 to 4 tubes.
Getting hard to find atm.. Odyssea may come up in 20" now and then.
Bulbs (18" ) aren't too difficult atm.

Another couple 20" LED:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RLY62X2/ref=twister_B07SJ8Z6VH?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-Planted-Aquarium-Automated-Spectrum/dp/B07SBL28J3/ref=psdc_2975458011_t1_B07RLY62X2

just use the par as comparison of relative strengths. The smaller versions will be much less as an absolute number:

Amazon.com : Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 20-Inch : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, 20-Inch : Pet Supplies

www.amazon.com

 

[TerrifiedOwl]

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You mean this size w/ 3 modules?
AFAICT tell each module is 2W.
6W isn't enough for a decent planted tank at 24" deep.

Ok, thanks so much! That's what I needed to know, for some reason I just could not find that wattage.