which light

[Nate Dogg]

I am wanting to do a 10 gallon planted tank (with DIY co2) I was wondering which light to get
a reef light for 50 dollars (its on sale) or a planted tank light for 60
only reason for asking is its more light for less money and plants like light will this be to much light?





http://www.aquatraders.com/EVO-18-LED-Reef-Bright-p/56231.htm
Fixture Size: 17.50" x 5.00" x 1.00" (Add 0.65" in height with bracket installed)
LEDs Count: 10
1350 Lumens
Super energy efficient 3 watts high output LED
7x 10,000K LED
3x Actinic 460nm LED
Use 30 watts

Features:
Best design: slim, light, and yet, contemporary
A three ways toggle on/off switch functions as (1) White/Act. Blue, (2) Off, & (3) Act. Blue as lunar light
Extends up to 22" in length with brackets installed
Individual & replaceable lenses
An external high power transformer

http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Reef-Bright-p/56212.htm
Fixture Size: 17.00" x 5.00" x 1.00" (Add 0.65" in height with bracket installed)
LEDs Count: 18
1300 Lumens
Super energy efficient 1 watt HQ LEDs
15x 10,000K LED
3x Actinic 460nm LED
Use 18 watts


Features:
Slim and contemporary light design
2x on/off function for day and night use
Extend up to 21" in length with bracket installed
Splash guard

 

[Nate Dogg]

sorry I had a error (they use a symbol for there plant lights and on the reef lights) both of the lights are LED for coral was wondering if they would be good for plants to

 

[Nate Dogg]

I know that 10000k light isn't the best the true plant lights (to big for my tank) are 6500k but will giving tones of light counteract that or just grow algae?

 

[DIDYSIS]

I have a 6500 k lights going Pothos in my tank and it grows like crazy. It's a 17watt compact fluorescent twist bulb. I run it 24/7 in my sump. In two weeks the plant doubled in size.

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[Nate Dogg]

I have a 6500 k lights going Pothos in my tank and it grows like crazy. It's a 17watt compact fluorescent twist bulb. I run it 24/7 in my sump. In two weeks the plant doubled in size.

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wow, that is a compact fluorescent twist this is LED (trying to cut down on electric use). Will the 10000k be good for plants this will be a high teck 10 gal with diy co2