Lighting for a pond style 70x70x30cm tank

[Khuulio]

Hey guys, I wanted to buy a light which could be hung from above with a lamp-stand or something similar (easily adjustable) for my upcoming tank. It is a shallow square tank (70x70x30cm, with 30cm being the height, might make it a bit bigger). I came across this lamp. It was cheap ($80 AUD) and was LED.

It is a PAR38 16x3W CREE XP-E FAN COOLED LED LIGHT, with 12 white diodes and 4 blue diodes, rated at 8000k, and has a 60 degree lighting arc. I think its sufficient to cover the entire footprint of the tank and provide enough PAR lighting (which I guess I'll have to find out manually).

I'd like some advice or opinions from the experienced before I buy this.

 

[allan angus]

wow sounds like a lot of light would be interesting to see the results cant offer advice but plenty of peep on here who can. just a word of caution ive seen som amazing claims in the lighting fixtures outputs that are often not realized in practice. if u get the fitting would love to here how it works out

 

[Khuulio]

wow sounds like a lot of light would be interesting to see the results cant offer advice but plenty of peep on here who can. just a word of caution ive seen som amazing claims in the lighting fixtures outputs that are often not realized in practice. if u get the fitting would love to here how it works out

I'm going for a low-moderate lighting setup, similar to the Bucket 'O Mud, just needs enough light for a carpet of Dwarf Sag, if possible. Mainly for crypts, Vallisneria and Hygro. The lighting comes with three years warranty though, so I feel safe enough. Do note that its going to be hung maybe a feet or two above the water, to also provide the emergent riparian plants some light.

 

[allan angus]

I'm going for a low-moderate lighting setup, similar to the Bucket 'O Mud, just needs enough light for a carpet of Dwarf Sag, if possible. Mainly for crypts, Vallisneria and Hygro. The lighting comes with three years warranty though, so I feel safe enough. Do note that its going to be hung maybe a feet or two above the water, to also provide the emergent riparian plants some light.

all sounds good go for gold

 

[Khuulio]

all sounds good go for gold

Hmm, gotta wait till next weekend to buy it, hope no one buys it. Having second thoughts if it will be bright enough because I want only "unit" of lighting. It should be bright enough right?

 

[allan angus]

Hmm, gotta wait till next weekend to buy it, hope no one buys it. Having second thoughts if it will be bright enough because I want only "unit" of lighting. It should be bright enough right?

well if it works as described i would have thought so

 

[Khuulio]

well if it works as described i would have thought so

Sweet