New 75 gallon planted

[dougall]

Lighting needs will go hand in hand with chosen plants... what would you like to grow?

I would likely suggest like a finnex planted+ 24/7 as an LED light for plants, but you really need to know what plants you want to try to grow.. and your budget.

 

[Zdei]

I've been doing a lot of research I'm torn between the fugeray planted plus and the 24/7 I would like to get some red contrast plants. I'm not sure if the fugeray would be too much for the plants I'm growing. And I'm not sure if the 24/7 will give me some nice reds any input would be helpful

 

[Zdei]

Also I've added in some crypts and Pygmy chain swords! They seem to be doing ok even in the gravel with the stock lights

 

[dougall]

I've been doing a lot of research I'm torn between the fugeray planted plus and the 24/7 I would like to get some red contrast plants. I'm not sure if the fugeray would be too much for the plants I'm growing. And I'm not sure if the 24/7 will give me some nice reds any input would be helpful

Of the 2 I would go with the 24/7, I don't think it's too much light though.

Plant growth should be governed by the output of the light in total, colors should be governed by the spectrum.

The 24/7 is variable, so should better suit your needs from that perspective too.

If you want more light/PAR and are stuck on Finnex, check the Ray2 too.

 

[Zdei]

I ended up going with the 24/7 planted plus. It's a really nice light that spreads evenly. So far so good now just need a new substrate

 

[FreshyFresh]

I've read of nothing but good things with the Finnex 24/7 and the Current Satellite planted + fixtures. Will they last 3-5yrs. I hope so!

 

[dougall]

the big thing you need to know is the depth of the tank you are lighting.

i have had a current planted+ running on a 10g for a few years, maybe 4 or 5; and it still works without a problem. i would recommend the pro model as the normal is barely low light on a 10g, IMO

 

[Zdei]

Quick update everything's doing great! I have the 48 inch planted plus going no new substrate yet. What do y'all think?

 

[irishspy]

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Quick update everything's doing great! I have the 48 inch planted plus going no new substrate yet. What do y'all think?

Looks very nice. It's a good idea to stick with low-light plants at the lower levels and substrate, since (IIRC) the PAR values will be fairly low down there in a tank that size. Since you're using plain gravel, you might want to get some root tabs for the crypts and swords -- they're heavy root feeders.

 

[Zdei]

Ok thanks for the tip! Any suggestions for good root tabs?