Has anyone successfully kept live plants using the light that came with this? I can't find the box so I'm not sure what the kelvin range is for LEDs.
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Only low light plants. Crypt wendtiis and anubias. The sword I put in there died pretty quickly.
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I only have 1 plant, and it has stayed alive. However, I do keep the light on most of the day for that very reason.
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Yes.Although most plant prefer a "warmer" photo spectrum (red and yellow light more emphasis ) the fixture is full spectrum. You would probably REVERSE what most coral keepers do by running the blue light LESS and the full spectrum lights MORE to help you freshwater plants. Of course use of laterite in the gravel bed and a CO2 system ( very expensive and not necessarily needed ) will also help. I love to see a well planted freshwater tank with lots of schooling fish along with rockwork and wooden logs. To me they rival all but the best of saltwater reef tanks. I'm not kidding... heavily planted freshwater tanks are gorgeous! Yes.Although most plant prefer a "warmer" photo spectrum (red and yellow light more emphasis ) the fixture is full spectrum. You would probably REVERSE what most coral keepers do by running the blue light LESS and the full spectrum lights MORE to help you freshwater plants. Of course use of laterite in the gravel bed and a CO2 system ( very expensive and not necessarily needed ) will also help. I love to see a well planted freshwater tank with lots of schooling fish along with rockwork and wooden logs. To me they rival all but the best of saltwater reef tanks. I'm not... » Read More Yes.Although most plant prefer a "warmer" photo spectrum (red and yellow light more emphasis ) the fixture is full spectrum. You would probably REVERSE what most coral keepers do by running the blue light LESS and the full spectrum lights MORE to help you freshwater plants. Of course use of laterite in the gravel bed and a CO2 system ( very expensive and not necessarily needed ) will also help. I love to see a well planted freshwater tank with lots of schooling fish along with rockwork and wooden logs. To me they rival all but the best of saltwater reef tanks. I'm not kidding... heavily planted freshwater tanks are gorgeous! « Show Less
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This is a great light in my opinion, but I use only artificial plants in my 30-gallon tank. I believe you WILL need a second light with a "grow" bulb for live plants.
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Colors on all sizes are the white, the blue, and the colormax. This particular fixture and any color lamps will not stimulate plant growth. Minimal Kelvin value and the 48 inch lamps output 7w each. I had the 48"fixture with one of each lamp, low light plants did fine but fluorescent bulbs created more growth. Hope this answers your question.
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I only had a few come up. I had them in a heated terrariums with grow lights but was unable to keep them alive. Hope you have better luck! I have many plants but bought them already grown, lol - I might try again in the spring
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I believe 3 months guaranteed if you don't like it send it back. I actually have 2 of them mixed in with my HPS and they are keeping up. Honestly the intensity is not as powerful as the HPS but I never had an issue with a plant that was under it. But I go every other LED - HPS and its doing great...
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Wish I could help you but I do not have live plants in my aquarium. You might want to call the store and ask if the spectrum is broad enough for your plants. Otherwise, I am very satisfied with this bulb. It really brings out the color of my fish.
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Ballasts do not determine kelvin temperature (or the color of the light)......it's the bulbs :-)
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You are asking for the Color Rendering Index (CRI) of the florescent tubes that ship with this product. Another way to put it is the color temperature, or light spectrum. I believe these are rated as natural sunlight or day light bulb around 500-600 Kelvins but do not quote me as I don't have the manufacture product specs. I would suggest you check with the manufacturer for that specific rating. As a gardener I find they work great for seed trays and plant starts. However, I'm not trying to grow anything exotic or medicinal.
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I have had this same light on a 75 gallon aquarium that is heavily planted. The plants are thriving [cryptocoryne, Amazon swords, chain swords, anubias],val]I am planning to use this same light on a 90 gallon saltwater tank .This is an excellent light and I highly recommend it. Spokeshave
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I have a 37 gallons planted tank and it's working for me. I'm using all 3 light modules though. So you may want to consider doing the same thing.
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CO2 always helps, its not mandatory for these particular plants though. It's a great light. I love my 24"Planted +., my plants are similar to yours and they are growing fine without CO2. If you are staying low tech, consider the Finnex Stingray or regular Fugeray too.
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Should be okay. Doesn't get too hot. A bulb in the 6700k color range will be better for plants. However, it depends on what plants you are growing
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I have had various results with my 8 gardens. Most of them last over a year but I have had to replace more often in my Aerogarden 6 for some reason. A few times a year they have deals on lights so you can stock up. Otherwise they have an LED option now that should last many years. I have 2 of those and they work great.
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I switched from the fluorescent to the led lighting to help lower water temp and have had no problems. However, the "white" lighting that comes with the fixture was a bit odd (warm white), so I purchased a ColorMax bulb to go in the fixture as well. I have Shubunkins (just pretty goldfish) and low light, live plants. All are doing well. I'd recommend the fixture.
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I have a 60 inch 110 gallona q and have one on mine. It gives off bright light....my tank does not have live plants... So may want to be sure this is the right light for live plants.
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First I must ask if you are having any surge issues or perhaps a circuit problem with the unit itself? I would test the outlet that you are connecting to and start there. My experience is most grow lights kept in proper climate conditions tend to have at least a 1 year life span unless exposed to harsh conditions. I would venture to say that calling the manufacturer would be a good idea but there is no guarantee on replacement on most bulb products (exception of defected material or broken upon shipping).