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So I'm looking to possibly use the Finnex 24/7 on the 40B and keep it low tech as possible. Is this reasonable or is there another fixture I should be looking at?
This is reasonable. This will land you in med to med/low light during 24/7 mode. And you can adjust settings. I have one as well and I will be using this light on it for mainly anubias Java Fern and mossSo I'm looking to possibly use the Finnex 24/7 on the 40B and keep it low tech as possible. Is this reasonable or is there another fixture I should be looking at?
I would agree that if you don't care about adjusting different levels or using the 24/7 mode just go with the regular planted+Just be warned, the 24/7 does not have the red LED's that the regular Planted+ has. If you're not going to use the sunrise/sunset feature of the 24/7 you're better off getting the regular planted+ in my opinion.
24/7 will land right in the medium light range on a breeder if right on top of the glass. 24/7 will not cause algae if everything is in balance i.e. Co2/ferts/plant mass/growthThe 24/7 mode will grow algae. My 55g (taller) has algae on the glass. Just a FYI. I am installing screen over the light to decrease the par some. Maybe it is just a new tank and new light combo, but there is noticeable algae growth.
Planted+ and the 24/7 have close to the same max output in terms of par. Planted+ has a little better spread on the spectrum but the 24/7 has various features. Both lights will land you in med light range on a 40 and med/low on a 55. The lights are called finnex fugeray planted+ and finnex fugeray planted+ 24/7.How about on a 55 gallon? I am contemplating setting up both a 40B and 55.
Should I still go with the planted plus on a 55 gallon, or would the 24/7 be better? Or would that be too much light? Also is the FugeRay the same thing as the planted plus?
The 24/7 is actually cheaper than the planted plus...
So I'm looking to possibly use the Finnex 24/7 on the 40B and keep it low tech as possible. Is this reasonable or is there another fixture I should be looking at?
He said 'as low tech as possible' so CO2 is a no go.I24/7 will land right in the medium light range on a breeder if right on top of the glass. 24/7 will not cause algae if everything is in balance i.e. Co2/ferts/plant mass/growth
I am exactly in your position. I am leaning towards the 24/7 but I am concerned I would need another fixture in the future.How about on a 55 gallon? I am contemplating setting up both a 40B and 55.
Should I still go with the planted plus on a 55 gallon, or would the 24/7 be better? Or would that be too much light? Also is the FugeRay the same thing as the planted plus?
The 24/7 is actually cheaper than the planted plus...