Some background. I have had planted tanks for a while now, after setting up a cube on my desk at work we now have 5 tanks in the office. One is marine. Lighting options for marine are really large compared to planted, especially in the "cheap" end of town with uncontrollable lights with the correct colors running for ~150. I was very surprised by what was available.
I have not done much research for planted lights for a long time, however when shopping for marine lights I found lots of hydroponic LED grow lights - which were pink/purple.
My main question is - are these effective for planted tanks, aesthetics aside, would they out perform a "standard" planted tank setup? Would one require less PAR due to the more specific color range? Less power consumption? Is the color range not relevant for aquatic plants as the products are intended for terrestrial plants? Would the limited color range affect algae?
I tried to find some information but it seems to be very thin. Anyone know of studies or tests? The general consensus out there seems to be "they work but are pink."
Thanks!
I have not done much research for planted lights for a long time, however when shopping for marine lights I found lots of hydroponic LED grow lights - which were pink/purple.
My main question is - are these effective for planted tanks, aesthetics aside, would they out perform a "standard" planted tank setup? Would one require less PAR due to the more specific color range? Less power consumption? Is the color range not relevant for aquatic plants as the products are intended for terrestrial plants? Would the limited color range affect algae?
I tried to find some information but it seems to be very thin. Anyone know of studies or tests? The general consensus out there seems to be "they work but are pink."
Thanks!