Are you going for low, medium, or high tech? Do you plan to use co2? What kind of substrate do you have?
The finnex ray2 has the highest PAR values. To match four T5HO bulbs on a 24 inch tall tank you'd have to go with two or three fixtures though. Your biggest issue would be the height & width of your tank.Is there a single stand-alone unit that will sufficiently light a standard 90 gallon for freshwater plant growth? By that, I mean comparable to 3 or 4 T5 lamps of 54 watts.
Also, how is the power consumption? I am looking to save money in the long run.
difficult subject.. Watts are watts and the only "billable" thing..Fitting three LED fixtures on a 18" width would be tight... not that I can afford to buy three anyway.
I am currently running a dual T5ho but was told it's not enough (based on wpg). Please provide any inputs you have on the two options I'm debating on:
1. add a Finnex Ray2 in addition to my dual T5ho
2. replace completely with a Finnex quad T5ho
Does option 1 yield significant savings in electricity? I can't afford the rising hydro rates.
Agreed and 1 can "possibly" replace 3 t5 tubes.. but more likely an equal or less.. Certainly no problem beating 2 tubes. Then they have to figure out how much" savings" vs $300 outlay..Check out buildmyled.com. These are the Cadillac of LED fixtures. Good PAR ratings.
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Thanks for the help. So, adding a Ray2 is comparable to only adding one t5ho lamp? Anyways, I know that the "wpg" doesn't meant a whole lot.48" RayII is 39W... consider it equal to one "tube"....
The Fuge RAy w/ red LEDs is a low wattage high par choice as a supplement as well.....
Ray II has more measured PAR but many think it's output is flat.. Mixing w/ the t5's it might not really be an issue..Popular workaround is one of each.. but not applicable here.Thanks for the help. So, adding a Ray2 is comparable to only adding one t5ho lamp? Anyways, I know that the "wpg" doesn't meant a whole lot.
Which option is more successful for growing plants?
dual t5 with Ray2, or dual t5 with Fuge Ray Planted+
The planted plus adds 660nm reds... Ray2 doesn't.. Not all PAR is equal (sounds a bit funny )...and technically usually PAR meters underestimate red..BML is out of my price range and I don't want to deal with shipping and duties to Canada.
I'm still very torned between the addition of either the Ray2 or Planted+. Maybe I'll just flip a coin unless someone is kind enough to provide a good argument which to add.
A quick recap for those that want to provide assistance:
I am currently running dual t5ho on a 90 gallon standard with pressurized co2.
the Finnex Planted+ has incorporated TRUE 660nm RED LEDs- which studies have found to be one of the most efficient wavelengths for plant photosynthesis. The true 660nm red LEDs also offer a warmer tone throughout one's aquarium.
I apologize. I have heard a lot of good reviews about the Finnex (Ray2 and Planted+) and the Current True Lumens fixture. A lot of my friends will mix Ray2s and Planted+ to get a more diverse spectrum. Sometimes Finnex will be on sale on Amazon and of course there is always [Ebay Link Removed]BML is out of my price range and I don't want to deal with shipping and duties to Canada.
I'm still very torned between the addition of either the Ray2 or Planted+. Maybe I'll just flip a coin unless someone is kind enough to provide a good argument which to add.
A quick recap for those that want to provide assistance:
I am currently running dual t5ho on a 90 gallon standard with pressurized co2.
I will probably get rid of my t5 completely in the near future and follow the route of Ray2 combined with the Planted+. Thank you for the feedback. I want to try one led fixture first before I commit myself to a second.I apologize. I have heard a lot of good reviews about the Finnex (Ray2 and Planted+) and the Current True Lumens fixture. A lot of my friends will mix Ray2s and Planted+ to get a more diverse spectrum. Sometimes Finnex will be on sale on Amazon and of course there is always [Ebay Link Removed]