any idea how well this would work with low light plants like java ferns and anubias?
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I had a couple floating ball plants in my tank with this light. Sorry I don't know the actual plant name. They did well before they became too algae covered (a problem I've been having with this particular tank). Therefore I think this light would work with the plants you mentioned. Hope this helps!
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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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It seems to do better with natural light but ive used plant lights on it too. You have to be religious about watering it though or it will die.
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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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well, if you get a plant light that is made specifically for plants that are kept inside it just might work. you can get them at lowes, home depot. they are called plant grow lights. they make palms very happy. check them out. I have used them before. I like them. kind of like getting sunlight, but not from the sun itself. a lot of plants can live like this if well cared for as well. I hope that it works for you as well indirect lighting is what it is in a way. it also helps out the plant a lot as well, just like the sun would do. thanks for asking me, rennea Esposito burgess.
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I have an Agrosun FLC32D grow light next to me as I write--it's in a standard-size table lamp with an ivory fabric shade covering it. I've had really good results with these. My place is surrounded by trees, so it's dark inside. I haven't had a plant in the living room die from lack of light since I bought these. Occasional inattention, yes; lack of light, no.
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Plenty of light for that depth. I would say enough for medium plants. You could probably also do the ray2 if looking for more alternatives.
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The FugeRay2 may work, but Finnex makes another light that is expressly intended for your use. I currently have a Finnex Ray2 light that works very well on my 90 gallon (a bit over 25" deep) for plants on the bottom of the tank.
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Yep! Been there done that! Great for vegetative state! ;) not as good as the more expensive grow lights. But, my plants did what they were suppose to do!
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Depends on what your using now but if your not using any good light, this would be a good alternative.Dwarf hair grass does require a moderate lighting source along with proper fertilization.
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Low light plants like Anubias, java fern, and Crypts. I dont know if I would try it with others that need more. Definately not flourishing but very slow steady growth. I didnt buy it with the expectations that it would grow stuff, but tried it out just to see. I think I would go with something more powerful if growing plants was your goal.
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I have one of these lights and it works well for ALL stages of plant growth. Just remember to keep the bulbs a few inches away from the plants, for best results.
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Probably not. Plants need good light and this is not the one. Don't know of any that are better, these small tanks are probably better with artificial plants.
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No, the specturm is wrong and weak for any plants. For just display lighting, it's ok for the price
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The lighting is very bright. Very good for plants, too bright for atmosphere. I used for 1 hour then returned it.Now I use a light bar that had a remote for adjusting, brightness and color changes. My plants are doing fine. I think the name brand is Current.
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I have a couple low-light plants in it and they do ok- I get some light from a window a little ways away, but not a lot. I wouldn't get anything that requires a decent amount of light unless you have good lighting coming from a window etc as well. I also don't have algae problems, but I have some small snails too.My light actually still works, I've had it like a year and use the light every day. I did change the filter and am much happier with a different filter.
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I don't think the lighting is actually that great. The dim blue light is okay for night, but for plants I don't think the white light is strong or bright enough
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Absolutely. I have had the light on a 10 gallon with low-medium plants for a couple months now, and they are doing great. I recommend a glass lid, too, but whatever the lid, remember that the scum which accumulates on the glass/clear plastic under the light will block a significant amount of light from reaching the plants, so don't forget to clean it off every once in a while.