Upgrade light to LED for 16 gallon bowfront

mtynan said:

Hi,

I am interested in upgrading my current light on my aqueon 16 gallon bowfront to an LED light. The length of my tank is 20.3 inches. Currently I have the standard hood on it with a flora life bulb in it. I currently have various crypts, jave fern, java moss, anachris, bacopa, a tiger lotus and a Val. Obviously no looking for high light, but would prefer something with just a little more light. I suspect what I have not is on the low end and would bringing it up to at least a more medium intensity. I dose flourish and liquid carbon.

Any suggestions? Or preferences? Experience with this size tank?

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https://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Satellite-Plus-Light/dp/B00QVGH7CG
This is a pretty substantial upgrade..

I also have a 16 gallon bowfront and did the move from the standard hood to LED 20 months ago. At that time the Finnex Planted + had come out and I took a shot on their 20". The light is an amazing upgrade. I have several types of Crypt, java fern, amazon sword and a few others I can't remember. I could never grow Swords before but my current one has almost outgrown the tank and has 4 flower stalks hanging out of the tank producing new plants. The lower crypts have rooted and spread all over the tank making a very nice carpet. I've had a few algae issues along the way as I got used to this light but everything is well balanced now. I would recommend trying their 24/7 version of the planted + to get the color adjustments. I wouldn't mind tweaking the color balance a bit towards the blue. Hope that helps.