Here's what the tank will be-
20g long
Hydro-Sponge Filter + AC50
low tech/no tech (hoping to not need ferts or co2)
somewhat lightly planted with low-med light non-stemmed plants ( j. moss & j. fern, maybe duckweed)
somewhat black-water, oak leaf litter over pfs sand substrate
driftwood
2 Apistos Cacatuoids and 4-5 dither
I've been looking for something on a budget and not a DIY led, and I came across these two different led lights which I think will be fine for my needs. Both these 2 lights are fairly different in concept as one is a hanging light and one is a tank clip-on. Therefore one is adjustable in height and the other not so much, unless I rig something up I guess. Another issue is the clip-on light is 7000k, is this going to be too much? And the hang light doesn't show a kelvin rating in the specs, so where does that leave me with that light? The clip-on light, the light bar measures 18"x4", as the hang light measures 12"x12". One also has moonlights, does this help the plants at night?
There's to just too many options for me to make the best decision, when all I really need is something that's gonna promote low-med light plant growth. I'm curious, given the specs of the lights and what I'm planning to use them for, which would be best suited to my tank needs? I've never done a planted tank before and could use a hobbyist with more experience to chime in. Much thanks to any who share their experience and opinions.
Clip-on light-http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-48-LED-Aquarium-Fish-Water-Plant-2-Mode-Clip-White-And-Blue-Light-Lamp-110-240V-p-51600.html
And the hang light-http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-New-225-LED-Hydroponic-Plant-Grow-Light-Pannel-Board-Red-Blue-Lamp-Bulb-14W-p-50476.html
20g long
Hydro-Sponge Filter + AC50
low tech/no tech (hoping to not need ferts or co2)
somewhat lightly planted with low-med light non-stemmed plants ( j. moss & j. fern, maybe duckweed)
somewhat black-water, oak leaf litter over pfs sand substrate
driftwood
2 Apistos Cacatuoids and 4-5 dither
I've been looking for something on a budget and not a DIY led, and I came across these two different led lights which I think will be fine for my needs. Both these 2 lights are fairly different in concept as one is a hanging light and one is a tank clip-on. Therefore one is adjustable in height and the other not so much, unless I rig something up I guess. Another issue is the clip-on light is 7000k, is this going to be too much? And the hang light doesn't show a kelvin rating in the specs, so where does that leave me with that light? The clip-on light, the light bar measures 18"x4", as the hang light measures 12"x12". One also has moonlights, does this help the plants at night?
There's to just too many options for me to make the best decision, when all I really need is something that's gonna promote low-med light plant growth. I'm curious, given the specs of the lights and what I'm planning to use them for, which would be best suited to my tank needs? I've never done a planted tank before and could use a hobbyist with more experience to chime in. Much thanks to any who share their experience and opinions.
Clip-on light-http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-48-LED-Aquarium-Fish-Water-Plant-2-Mode-Clip-White-And-Blue-Light-Lamp-110-240V-p-51600.html
And the hang light-http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-New-225-LED-Hydroponic-Plant-Grow-Light-Pannel-Board-Red-Blue-Lamp-Bulb-14W-p-50476.html