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Lighting Options For the Dennerle Scaper's Tank?

LukeDaly

LukeDaly

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Melting my own brain here a bit trying to find lights for my new Scapers tank! Everywhere I read has something different about lights.. Is the 1 watt per liter rule something I should go by even with a tank this shallow? The reason I didn't go with the light that came with the kit is because I wasn't to fond of its appearance. The light that comes with the kit option of the tank is a 24w 8,000k bulb suggesting around 1/2 a Watt per liter? This is of course still an option as I want the scape to look as good as possible, is 8,000k more plant friendly? Would I run into any difficulties growing any species with this light?

I would also like to take a look at some of the LED options as I find that they tend to look a lot better. Although I will go for the option that will provide me with the best health for my aquascape.

I will be dosing ferts, and co2.

Thanks in advance, Luke.
 
the scapers light will grow almost anything.
 
darren636 said:
the scapers light will grow almost anything.
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As ridiculous as they may sound I was not to found of the appearance of the scapers light, and was wanting to see it there was any other options available worthwhile, possibly LEDS?
 
LukeDaly said:
As ridiculous as they may sound I was not to found of the appearance of the scapers light, and was wanting to see it there was any other options available worthwhile, possibly LEDS?
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arcadia do a led clip on, pretty powerful. Tmc mini tile and the fluval led.
 
darren636 said:
arcadia do a led clip on, pretty powerful. Tmc mini tile and the fluval led.
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Awhh man them Arcadia lights look epic! they don't do any to fit my tank unfortunately.. they also look like id have to sell a kidney to afford one with all the controllers and temperature stuff etc.. Same with the Fluval they all seem to be to big.. Sitting with a tank and no lights is not fun at all lol...
 
Ok went to my LFS today and just ordered a Scapers light in.. I guess if i need more light I can always get another.

Thanks for all the help guys!
 
Hi guys.
I have the same problem. I don't know what light should I buy for my scapers tank. Currently I have Aquatic nature solar duo boy lamp with 30w 6500k bulb but I am looking for something better. I mean I wish to have lamp which gives light in all places of the tank consistently. What do you think about chihiros 451? ;)
 
Hey MirandaB :) Than you for very good idea. I just bought one... the strongest one. Hopefully it will work with timer.
o_O
 
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