Leds For A 15 Gallon

McCool · Apr 12, 2014

Does anyone have experience with these lights?
http

/www.aquatraders.com/LED-Aquarium-Lighting-Beamswork-Marine-Reef-p/56424.htm

I'm looking for that type of set up, under 60 bucks hopefully. It's for a 15 gallon, which I'm hoping to be able to grow some fairly easy plants like java fern, vals etc.

EllieJellyEllie · Apr 12, 2014

I wouldnt, they look to be saltwater lights which cause algae issues. Look for the 18 to 24 inch Current LEDS (Not the LED+), they are wonderful

Yep, marine

Ideal for a marine fish/ inverts/ soft coral reef set up.

McCool · Apr 12, 2014

EllieJellyEllie said:
I wouldnt, they look to be saltwater lights which cause algae issues. Look for the 18 to 24 inch Current LEDS (Not the LED+), they are wonderful

Yep, marine

Ideal for a marine fish/ inverts/ soft coral reef set up.

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Ah, completely overlooked that. I went digging on the ones you suggested but I couldn't find any under 90, and honestly that's a little more then I want to pay if I can help it. Look like really nice systems though.

McCool · Apr 12, 2014

Okay, I'm really liking this one for the price...
http

/www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009P63UPM/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?qid=1397347440&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

Any experiences with this one? It has the moon lights I wanted also, and I love that I can add extra light if needed.

EllieJellyEllie · Apr 12, 2014

http

/www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+10704+26109&pcatid=26109&r=558 This one is $67.99

And, I have an aqueon, dont like it at ALL

McCool · Apr 12, 2014

EllieJellyEllie said:
http/www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+10704+26109&pcatid=26109&r=558 This one is $67.99

And, I have an aqueon, dont like it at ALL

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Somehow I missed that one! It looks to be just what I'm looking for. You said you had one? How is it with plants?

EllieJellyEllie · Apr 12, 2014

I dont have the Current LED but I know people who do with planted tanks. Aww t 12 inches PAR is 36 and if you have a 15g long, it is 12 inches deep. Plus you have 1 1/2-2 inches of sub, so I would say PAR is 38-40 which is about medium to low light. For the plants you want, it should be perfect. It also has settings like moonlit and storm, which is cool. This is the light Im putting on my 15g but in the 24-36 inch size