Mr. F Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 The first ones I tried were the Feit ones that you can get at Costco, after I saw a Youtube review on the Aquarium Co-Op channel. I have since switched to the Lights of America brand that you can get at Sam's Club. I ordered mine online. There is no diffuser, so the light is more direct. The reflector is also larger, and prevents light from spilling out the sides. The reflector also doubles as a heat sink. The color temperature is closer to daylight, which I like, and is visually brighter than the Feit light. The are easy to hang if you use wire racks, and fit perfectly inside the 4ft wide shelves.Nice, can it grows plants well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 6 hours ago, Mr. F said: Nice, can it grows plants well? yes, I'd like to know this, too, for the costco feit model. I saw the youtube review, but not a lot of longer term reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaj Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I don't have any fancy plants, only low tech types. I like to keep lots of fast growing floating plants, since they are suppose to be the best at absorbing nitrates. I toss out a lot of floaters every week or two since they start to pile on top of each other, and block out a lot of light. My dwarf water lettuce is no longer dwarf. They have really taken off, filling the tanks with roots, and the plants themselves sometimes reach 4 inches across before I toss them out. The plants directly under the light also grow upright leaves. Duckweed fills in any gaps. Frogbit and salvinia are removed constantly. I also like to fill my tank with anacharis, hornwort, guppy grass, and round pelia. They continue to grow at a steady rate, though they take off without the cover of floaters. I also have some glosso and a patch of baby tears in one tank. They spread out quickly when their tank was clear of floaters, but have since stalled. I use black eco-complete, and no fertilizers. I also have some moss balls. java ferns and anubias, I don't notice much changes with them, bet they are all still green. I've used both lights to grow streptocarpus and african violets, and micro sinningias. Most plants stayed in constant bloom. at least when I took care of them. Mr. F and svetilda 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. F Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I don't have any fancy plants, only low tech types. I like to keep lots of fast growing floating plants, since they are suppose to be the best at absorbing nitrates. I toss out a lot of floaters every week or two since they start to pile on top of each other, and block out a lot of light. My dwarf water lettuce is no longer dwarf. They have really taken off, filling the tanks with roots, and the plants themselves sometimes reach 4 inches across before I toss them out. The plants directly under the light also grow upright leaves. Duckweed fills in any gaps. Frogbit and salvinia are removed constantly. I also like to fill my tank with anacharis, hornwort, guppy grass, and round pelia. They continue to grow at a steady rate, though they take off without the cover of floaters. I also have some glosso and a patch of baby tears in one tank. They spread out quickly when their tank was clear of floaters, but have since stalled. I use black eco-complete, and no fertilizers. I also have some moss balls. java ferns and anubias, I don't notice much changes with them, bet they are all still green. I've used both lights to grow streptocarpus and african violets, and micro sinningias. Most plants stayed in constant bloom. at least when I took care of them. Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Awesome detailed list. So glad you mentioned AV, that's what I want to use mine for. What distance did you use? And I think the costco one is on sale, ends this week. It is a newer model with an outlet in it. To plug in more lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Oh, and I couldn't live without my 3D nets. They don't collapse and hold their shape underwater and out. Makes shrimping sooooooo much easier! For some reason I get nervous about a glass catcher because of it being glass (I'm clumsy- I once broke a tank just getting it out of the car.) and transferring used water from tank to tank. Not to say I wouldn't get one in the future, but just been nervous about them so far. heh Wygglz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. F Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Oh, and I couldn't live without my 3D nets. They don't collapse and hold their shape underwater and out. Makes shrimping sooooooo much easier! For some reason I get nervous about a glass catcher because of it being glass (I'm clumsy- I once broke a tank just getting it out of the car.) and transferring used water from tank to tank. Not to say I wouldn't get one in the future, but just been nervous about them so far. hehMy 3D shrimp net just tore after over a year. Where do you buy yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 There are a couple of places that have them, however I currently use this type: http://www.hanaquatics.com/extendable-3d-shrimp-net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Also, you can fix yours for emergency or as a back up by using superglue. I have a couple cruddy ones I use for removing plant floaters. Mr. F 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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