If you were going to buy a new light......

[VickiK]

what would you get?

30G
20G Long
55G Bowfront

 

[Betty]

For me -- I would get Finnex StingRays (because I don't need special lights for plants). But I suspect you will be doing plants?

 

[Cole]

For me -- I would get Finnex StingRays (because I don't need special lights for plants). But I suspect you will be doing plants?

I'm a Stingray believer, now that I've tried one out on our barb tank. The colors have never looked better in these fish. We run Finnex Planted Plus 24/7s on just about all our other tanks and it's nice having the customization capabilities (along with the blue night lights). But, like Betty said, if you're not doing a bunch of plants, it's hard to beat the value of the Stingray.

 

[L190]

i like the old finnex planted+ for plants and stingray for fish only tanks. if you are on a budget, I like beamswork led lights since they are cheaper.

 

[VickiK]

For me -- I would get Finnex StingRays (because I don't need special lights for plants). But I suspect you will be doing plants?

Yep. Plants. Lots of them. I'm a convert. LOL

 

[VickiK]

I guess it's planted + for this fishkeeper....

 

[L190]

Just remember too much light isn't good, you have to find a balance between nutrients, plant biomass and light

 

[Seattle_Aquarist]

Hi VickiKre,

Here is a thread I started comparing three of the most common/popular planted aquarium fixtures; it might make you decision a little easier. BTW, about 1/2 through the thread is a somewhat amazing video by Cory highlighting one of the models.

 

[VickiK]

Hi VickiKre,

Here is a thread I started comparing three of the most common/popular planted aquarium fixtures; it might make you decision a little easier. BTW, about 1/2 through the thread is a somewhat amazing video by Cory highlighting one of the models.

I actually have watched this video! It was a great help.

@L190 - exactly. I think that's the problem I am having.