What lights are good for planted tanks?
You can use almost any type or brand of light to grow plants as long as you have enough light intensity, but we highly recommend getting an LED light – rather than fluorescent, compact fluorescent (CF), or other light technology.
Are submersible aquarium lights good for plants?
Submersible aquarium lights that have white light LEDs can be used in planted tanks, but only for low light plants like Java ferns. Unfortunately, colored LEDs do not provide suitable light for growing plants are much better for fish-only tanks.
Can live aquarium plants grow with LED lights?
Short answer, yes! Long answer, it depends. As long as the LED’s emit the necessary spectrum’s of light that your aquatic plants need, they’ll grow just fine. It’s one the most vital things you’re going to purchase for your tank so you have to make the right choice.
How much light does a nano tank need?
For your nano aquarium, a range of 6,500k to 7,000K is desirable. This mimics natural daylight. However, most of this comes down to the owners’ preference. If you feel that a color spectrum makes your nano tank look outstanding, go for it.
How long should aquarium lights be on for plants?
How long should I keep my aquarium lights on? To provide animals and plants the lighting they need, 10 to 12 hours a day is sufficient. Installing a timer or purchasing a unit with integrated timing can make lighting easier––just set it and forget it. Keep in mind algae loves light as well.
How many hours of light do aquarium plants need?
Most planted aquariums do not need more than 8 hours of light. Setting your lighting period for longer than 6 hours in NEW planted aquarium set-ups. During the first month your lighting period should be shorter to keep away algae while your plants grow in.
Is room light enough for aquarium plants?
Too much light causes more algae growth. Reduce the time the aquarium lights are on to eight hours, or a bit less if necessary, to help reduce the algae growth. But remember, you do not want to have too little light on for the aquarium plants, Direct sunlight tends to create more algae than does artificial light.
How many watts of light do I need for a planted tank?
A good basic rule to follow is to provide 1 to 2 watts of lighting per gallon for fish-only aquariums, 2 to 5 watts per gallon for freshwater planted aquariums, and 4 to 8 watts per gallon for reef aquariums.