I'm planning to upgrade my Aquazonic 22 LED(5.28W) light that comes with my OF nano tank (34L) (LxBxH: 310x310x360mm). I'm drawn to the following options:
1. Beamswork Hi-Lumen 30: 0.5Wx24, 10000Kx24, Lumen: 1200
2. Odyssea EVO12P: 18W(6x3W), 10000K and 6700K, Lumen: 810
Obviously option 2 cost more and generates more heat.
I have HC Cuba as my foreground plant and I plan to plant a Alternanthera Reineckii "mini" in the centre of my tank after the HC has established roots using DSM. I'm seeking advice and recommendations for the above 2 options. Is it true that higher wattage LED able to penetrate greater depth?
TIA. :-)
Both lights could be used... but if you are looking for better depth penetration, go for the one with higher wattage individual LEDs (ie. 3W LED).
Though the trade-off with using lights that have less individual LEDs is that they will also tend to have more of a spot light effect. Just have to observe demo units at the LFS to see which you prefer.
I'm not so pro like shadow to do my own wiring, I also won't want to make a big mess and make everthing look silly.
I think the Beamswork Hi-Lumen should work well for carpeting plants? My tank is just 28cm high anyway.
I also using Beamwork 45cm version, no issue of growing plant. Sometime i think beamwork brighter that my another Up-Aqua P series LED.
Tried odyssea evo, fantastic for plant growth but appeared yellowish.
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