igirisujin
Member
Hello,
I wonder if I could get some advice regarding lighting a 36cm Mini M.
I currently have a spot light over my 25cm tank that I had been planning to use, but I fear that, as the light comes from only a single place, my hardscape will cause significant shadowing at the edge of the tank. I wonder how prohibitive that shadow would be to growing carpet plants. I'm going for a classic Iwagumi style.
Therefore, I am considering one of the following strip LED lights. I've listed the rough prices available to me here below too. Any advice from anyone with experience of these lights would be welcome
ONF Flat Nano (£74)
Seems highly regarded, but I worry about size - even though they list it as being suitable for up to the 45P. Also, I'm not 100% keen on clipping it to the back of the tank and having that clip visible. If clipped to the side, would the off-balance lighting be noticeable on a 36cm tank?
ONF Flat Nano with stand (£96)
Would avoid clipping the light to the tank, but considering the small size (10cm shorter than the tank), the stand may be visible behind the tank. When it comes to taking pictures, it would presumably get in the way.
ADA Aquasky G 361 (£90)
Undoubtedly the prettiest. Fits the Mini M perfectly, of course. How bright is it in comparison? Can it be dimmed? Is it so inferior in terms of colour to an RGB light or ONF? It's not the end of the world in terms of cost. It's a shame the new RGB light isn't available in smaller than 60cm - and it's almost impossible even for the ADA dealers to order here in south Japan.
Cheap option - GEX (£25)
It's cheap, and it produces a decent colour. RWB, not RGB. Not the prettiest, not dimmable or easily height adjustable.
Thank you
I wonder if I could get some advice regarding lighting a 36cm Mini M.
I currently have a spot light over my 25cm tank that I had been planning to use, but I fear that, as the light comes from only a single place, my hardscape will cause significant shadowing at the edge of the tank. I wonder how prohibitive that shadow would be to growing carpet plants. I'm going for a classic Iwagumi style.
Therefore, I am considering one of the following strip LED lights. I've listed the rough prices available to me here below too. Any advice from anyone with experience of these lights would be welcome
ONF Flat Nano (£74)
Seems highly regarded, but I worry about size - even though they list it as being suitable for up to the 45P. Also, I'm not 100% keen on clipping it to the back of the tank and having that clip visible. If clipped to the side, would the off-balance lighting be noticeable on a 36cm tank?
ONF Flat Nano with stand (£96)
Would avoid clipping the light to the tank, but considering the small size (10cm shorter than the tank), the stand may be visible behind the tank. When it comes to taking pictures, it would presumably get in the way.
ADA Aquasky G 361 (£90)
Undoubtedly the prettiest. Fits the Mini M perfectly, of course. How bright is it in comparison? Can it be dimmed? Is it so inferior in terms of colour to an RGB light or ONF? It's not the end of the world in terms of cost. It's a shame the new RGB light isn't available in smaller than 60cm - and it's almost impossible even for the ADA dealers to order here in south Japan.
Cheap option - GEX (£25)
It's cheap, and it produces a decent colour. RWB, not RGB. Not the prettiest, not dimmable or easily height adjustable.
Thank you