Jadenlea Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 For a 20 long, would you get the 28 - 24 inch Satellite LED or the 24 - 36 inch? Right now I have the finnex 24 (that died) and it is plenty of light for the 20L however since the satellite is 18 - 24 rather than just 24 I worry it wont be long enough. Going to order the satellite plus pro. Edwardnah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 I would go with the 24-36 more versatile. have a gneiss day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo82 Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Don't get the 18-24. I had that from my ten and used it on my 20l. Sides are lacking light big time with no glass top. Just received my 24-30" beamswork yesterday and is bright. I would've gotten the 30"-36" version but not in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpie Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I just got the Mr. Aqua 22 g tank. It is 36x12x12. I ordered the current usa 36-48" just to be on the safe side. I will have tap plastics make a top for it. I was a little worried that the 24-36" light would be a little short. It only cost $3 extra on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadenlea Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks guys. I ordered the 24-36 inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I'm also looking for a decent light for my 20L planted tank, but I don't need any bells and whistles. The simpler the better, as long as I can plug it into a timer. Is there something cheaper than this that would work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I'm also looking for a decent light for my 20L planted tank, but I don't need any bells and whistles. The simpler the better, as long as I can plug it into a timer. Is there something cheaper than this that would work?If your looking basic just get a hoop that runs florescent bulbs. There cheap and will keep low light plants alive. have a gneiss day sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Definitely depends on what plants you're looking to keep - you can do a lot with the basic fluorescent hood lights if you aren't driving a high tech planted tank. sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 It's a new tank that I'm cycling at the moment. Right now, I have java ferns, anubias, and java moss that I took from another established tank. I just ordered some golden creeping jenny, corksecrew vals, amazon sword, and marsilea minuta. I also ordered some osmocote tabs to bury in the substrate (eco complete). I am not planning to run CO2, and I'm pretty sure excel is no good for African dwarf frogs, Vals, and the mini pellia I am hoping to add soon. I'm using excel now to help get my current plants established and limit algae while cycling, but I think I will have to stop dosing it once the Vals arrive later this week. I'm hoping to have the tank cycled by the end of next week so I can move in its inhabitants (ADF, Amano shrimp, and a few fish). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Sounds like you can get away with a basic florescent hood. have a gneiss day Soothing Shrimp and sarah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 OK, cool. I may actually be able to borrow an LED hood with 2 strips. Can you tell me the minimum/maximum intensity I should be looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo82 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 @ Sarah -You might get algae with too bright of light without co2 and dosing. Either that or some of your plants will look like crap... Sorta like mine lol. I'm lacking the dosing of ferts. Go as bright as you can according to how your eyes like things. You can get a good idea of how some lights look if you browse YouTube. Then configure from there according to how your plants and tank are doing is what I'd do. I still need ferts still. Just too cheap to get them right now. sarah and Sumo82 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 OK, cool. I may actually be able to borrow an LED hood with 2 strips. Can you tell me the minimum/maximum intensity I should be looking for?Just a word of caution with a 20 long tank as it is only 13 inches deep with out substrate it does not take much light to push you in to the high light category. A led light with two strips you are probably in the high light category depending on there quality. have a gneiss day sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 OK, so if I put them in and see too much algae growth, would it be better to remove one strip or reduce the amount of time the lights are on? I'll check out the specs on the lights tomorrow and report back to you guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo82 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 You'll have to try things out and see. They might be perfect or not. Watch the plants and see what you need to do there after. sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 What kind of LED? They have a wide range from too little to be useful at all to complete overkill for all but the fanciest setups. sarah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 What kind of LED? They have a wide range from too little to be useful at all to complete overkill for all but the fanciest setups. I just checked - it is an Aqueon hood with two LED strips like these: http://www.amazon.com/Aqueon-Aquarium-Lamp-Size-White/dp/B009P63DZ4/ref=pd_bxgy_petsupplies_text_z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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