Qns : About growing of aquarium plant

[takaco]

Hi all can i use this to grow aquarium plants ?

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Do all aquarium need soil ?

[AquaObsession]

Yes you can.
No plants like java ferns and anubia or moss do not need soil. Just attach them to rocks or wood and they will grow.

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[wongce]

1) depend on the plant requirement,but i find the wattage too low, you may want to get a simple t5ho setup instead with the price you pay for leds.

2)depend on types of plants, not all require soil as mentioned

[Whitechicks7]

Led will save u in ur electricity bills in a LONG RUN

Not that effective for some led.. I prefer t5 or t5ho

[Urban Aquaria]

That light is okay for a nano or pico sized tank, and perhaps growing plants that can tolerate low light conditions, like anubias or java ferns or mosses (these plants also don't require soil substrates, they are grown tied to wood or rocks).

If you are planning to grow other types of plants (or the faster growing types), then higher wattage lights would be required.

[takaco]

Anyone know whether this few plants need co2 or soil or high Wattage light ?

[takaco]

That light is okay for a nano or pico sized tank, and perhaps growing plants that can tolerate low light conditions, like anubias or java ferns or mosses (these plants also don't require soil substrates, they are grown tied to wood or rocks).

If you are planning to grow other types of plants (or the faster growing types), then higher wattage lights would be required.

2ft tank can use that LED light i posted ? for mid-end plant if no how many watt of light do i need ?

[felix_fx2]

Led will save u in ur electricity bills in a LONG RUN

Not that effective for some led.. I prefer t5 or t5ho

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[Urban Aquaria]

2ft tank can use that LED light i posted ? for mid-end plant if no how many watt of light do i need ?

That LED light you posted is only usable for maybe small 20-25cm tanks, and even in those tanks its very dim at just 2 watts or 3.5 watts. It'll be way underpowered for a 2ft/60cm tank, may not be sufficient light to even view the fishes properly.

For a planted 2ft tank, you should be looking at around 20+ watts (or more) of LED lights to provide enough light for the plants, that should be sufficient for most low-mid tech setups... some people even use 60 watts and higher (ie. MaxSpect Razor) on their 2ft tank, though that will require a high-tech setup with Co2 injection and heavy nutrient dosing to maintain the balance.

[takaco]

That LED light you posted is only usable for maybe small 20-25cm tanks, and even in those tanks its very dim at just 2 watts or 3.5 watts. It'll be way underpowered for a 2ft/60cm tank, may not be sufficient light to even view the fishes properly.

For a planted 2ft tank, you should be looking at around 20+ watts (or more) of LED lights to provide enough light for the plants, that should be sufficient for most low-mid tech setups... some people even use 60 watts and higher (ie. MaxSpect Razor) on their 2ft tank, though that will require a high-tech setup with Co2 injection and heavy nutrient dosing to maintain the balance.

How about light from the hardware store can i use them as planted aquarium light if yes there are 2 option which one should i buy ?


Emitting Color:

• Cold White
• White
• Warm White

[Urban Aquaria]

How about light from the hardware store can i use them as planted aquarium light if yes there are 2 option which one should i buy ?


Emitting Color:

• Cold White
• White
• Warm White

Well, most aquarium lights for planted tanks usually run at 6,500k - 8,000k color temperatures, and they are further designed with specific spectrums for encouraging plant growth.

Lights from hardware stores are designed more for illuminating rooms, the color temps are much lower and the visible color tone tends to be more yellowish...if i remember correctly, cool white is like 4,000k, white is 3,500k and warm white is 3,000k.

I guess those type of lights could still be used, though i'm not sure if the plants can fully utilize those light spectrums as effectively (or just encourage algae instead).

[Sleepy_lancs]

Well.. I used to buy T8 lights for my tank from Hardware shop. Its 6700K which is sufficient. Its Daylight. Anything below 2 ft depth is okay with this light. Cheap and efficient. However, remember to replace it after 6 months.