Wattage isn't a good measurement of light for our purposes. The current best way is to use PAR, Photosynthetic Available Radiation, as a measurement. However for small tanks, a lot of lights will achieve the med-high levels of light needed for a high energy system. For larger tanks from 60cm and on, any of the higher end LEDs will be your safest and most satisfactory option. Twinstar is the cheapest out of the high end lights and are very effective for many hobbyists and also show off red plants really well.
The step by step video here ua-cam.com/video/TnbIjAVFGLY/v-deo.html
Nice! Watched you do this live, nice to see the update.
Thanks for the update George! The plants are growing so nice and full! Great job! Be safe! Stay healthy! Stay home!
A Great Fluval Aquarium and Scape.👍👍👍
Looking great George👍🌿👍🌿👍
Beautifully done.
Nice update
Looking good!,,
Nice one George. Did my keen eye notice one of the oase tanks planted next to the Cichlids??👍🏼
Hey George, thanks for the update...plants are growing in great. What setting do you have on the Flex light...50%? Thanks in advance!
Feeling a Green Machine vibe here. =D
Was thinking exactly the same
I like it.
Co2 24h, or when light on? Thanks!
On 1-2 hours before lights on and Off 1 hour to 30minute before lights off.
11 W sounds quite decent to me for this small tank. What wattage would you use for medium or advance plants on this tank?
Wattage isn't a good measurement of light for our purposes. The current best way is to use PAR, Photosynthetic Available Radiation, as a measurement.
However for small tanks, a lot of lights will achieve the med-high levels of light needed for a high energy system. For larger tanks from 60cm and on, any of the higher end LEDs will be your safest and most satisfactory option. Twinstar is the cheapest out of the high end lights and are very effective for many hobbyists and also show off red plants really well.