Need help on choosing a light

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AquaMark91

Discussion Starter · Mar 22, 2014

So my mineralize soil is almost complete and im about to start my 20g aquarium. Im planning to grow Staurogyne repens, water wisteria, and u.s. phoenix moss or christmass moss on drift wood depending what i can grab. So looking for ideas on what kind of lighting i should get. Thanks all in advance :thumbsup: :icon_wink

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Hoppy

· #2 · Mar 22, 2014

There are two standard 20 gallon tank sizes, one is 12 inches high and 30 inches long, and the other is 16 inches high and 24 inches long. The appropriate light depends on the height and length of the tank. Which one do you have?

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AquaMark91

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 23, 2014

Hoppy said:
There are two standard 20 gallon tank sizes, one is 12 inches high and 30 inches long, and the other is 16 inches high and 24 inches long. The appropriate light depends on the height and length of the tank. Which one do you have?

I have the 16 x 24 inch one.

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Whjdm069

· #4 · Mar 23, 2014

I'm partial finnex so look into there lights. I know current makes a nice light also.

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Hoppy

· #5 · Mar 23, 2014

http://www.aquatraders.com/24-inch-2x24W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52121.htm should work for the plants you want to grow, and it is certainly a low price option.

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AquaMark91

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 24, 2014

Hoppy said:
http://www.aquatraders.com/24-inch-2x24W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52121.htm should work for the plants you want to grow, and it is certainly a low price option.

Looked up a couple review of Odyssea t5 light and looks promising so far. The only problem is its out of stock at the moment.

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jrman83

· #7 · Mar 24, 2014

I put a Finnex Planted + on my 20g tall and love it.

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jeffkrol

· #8 · Mar 24, 2014

Hoppy said:
http://www.aquatraders.com/24-inch-2x24W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52121.htm should work for the plants you want to grow, and it is certainly a low price option.

Not quite as low priced considering they should replace the actinic bulb ASAP..

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AquaMark91

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 25, 2014

jeffkrol said:
Not quite as low priced considering they should replace the actinic bulb ASAP..

This might be a dumb question but, what is the difference between actinic bulb and a regular bulb or the bulb i need to replace it with when i get one? And what kind of bulb would you recomend to replace the actinic bulb with? :eek5:

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AquaMark91

Discussion Starter · #10 · Mar 25, 2014

jrman83 said:
I put a Finnex Planted + on my 20g tall and love it.

I have a finnex something for my 5.5 gal tank. The only thing im afraid of is if the light fizzles out i dont know how to replace LED. But out of interest what type of finnex light and how much does it cost?

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