need light suggestions

obenchain1 · 08-17-2011, 06:43 PM

okay guys so i've got the original LED bar from the marine land LED kit its just the 12" bar. i want to go planted, heavily planted. i've already got about 8 or 9 12" amazon swords 2 6" amazon sword and another big big bundle (probably 6 little plants put together) of swords that have a long stem and a small leaf on top. i am DIY co2 injected too. any suggestions on lighting?

Corey.

Gizmo · 08-18-2011, 11:12 AM

I'm not sure how effective the Marineland LEDs are. Is there any way you could get your hands on a light meter? I can loan you my Lux meter, albeit it's not as effective as a PAR meter (different units of measurement). If your LEDs aren't that effective, I would suggest a T5HO light fixture. It's the best bang for your buck. Alternatively, you could do a DIY fixture using SHO pendants from Home Depot. They're really cool.

SHO link is below:

SHO, CFL Aquarium Lights, Compact Fluorescent; Hydroponics Lighting, Lamps, Bulbs

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obenchain1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 14 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 4 Times Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	need light suggestions okay guys so i've got the original LED bar from the marine land LED kit its just the 12" bar. i want to go planted, heavily planted. i've already got about 8 or 9 12" amazon swords 2 6" amazon sword and another big big bundle (probably 6 little plants put together) of swords that have a long stem and a small leaf on top. i am DIY co2 injected too. any suggestions on lighting? Corey.

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