Roborep1 Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 Thoughts. Will be open top. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk JosephKex, MableBile, KlimparOn and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0p Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I use one of these, and so far its been outstanding. http://current-usa.com/aquarium-led-lights/satellite-led-fixtures/satellite-freshwater-led/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 maybe a finnex stingray. Nexus6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amyers22 Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I have a finnex planted plus on mine and really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maylee Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I use one of these, and so far its been outstanding. http://current-usa.com/aquarium-led-lights/satellite-led-fixtures/satellite-freshwater-led/ Thanks for this suggestion. I might go and pick up one of these tomorrow. Did you consider the Plus version of this before purchasing? Finnex seems like a popular brand but no one seems to carry it around here and I don't like buying stuff online. Crazy, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0p Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I had looked at the plus version, but wanted to make sure it was a quality light before the extra expenditure. In the future, i'll probably upgrade my other tanks lighting to the plus series. Being able to ramp up and down, and having more control of the colors for plant growth makes it really appealing in my mind. maylee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maylee Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I had looked at the plus version, but wanted to make sure it was a quality light before the extra expenditure. In the future, i'll probably upgrade my other tanks lighting to the plus series. Being able to ramp up and down, and having more control of the colors for plant growth makes it really appealing in my mind. Thanks! Btw, what size tank are you using the Satellite LED on? I'm planning on using it on a 10g so I think it should be enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimpie Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I have the USA Current Plus version on all my tanks - really like being able to use the remote to set up special lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr0p Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Thanks! Btw, what size tank are you using the Satellite LED on? I'm planning on using it on a 10g so I think it should be enough for me. I have it on a 10g currently for testing, it's lovely. Tank is nice and bright, plenty of light for my plants, and really brings out the colors in various shrimp. maylee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I just got a Beamswork for my 20L and I am very impressed for the cost. I got the 6500k version and it was only $29.99 High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Aquatics Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I like Satellite + because you can change the intensity of the lighting. That is a BIG help because if you buy a light that's too strong, you're going to get algae and there's not much u can do about it as to Satellite + where you can just press a few buttons and it's fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r45t4m4n Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I bought have a stingray on mine with 3" risers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I have the satellite plus on my low-tech 20L, and it is definitely not so bright, even at the highest full-spectrum setting. The only plants I see any algae on are the anubias leaves that are very high up in the tank, directly under the light. I do have a glass top - the light rests directly on the back half of the glass, so perhaps it would be brighter and more evenly-distributed without the glass. I have actually been considering supplementing the light with a stingray in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I bought have a stingray on mine with 3" risers. r45t4m4n, could you describe or post pics of your 3 inch risers? I'm also using a Stingray and have resorted to using window-screening to reduce lighting. Would love to learn more about where you obtained risers or how you built them. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 r45t4m4n, could you describe or post pics of your 3 inch risers? I'm also using a Stingray and have resorted to using window-screening to reduce lighting. Would love to learn more about where you obtained risers or how you built them. Thanks! You can go to a hardware store and get flat wood molding sold by the foot. Cut two lengths as wide as your top and screw the finnex clamps over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roborep1 Posted July 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 Stingray looks good. Big fan of there lights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r45t4m4n Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 You can go to a hardware store and get flat wood molding sold by the foot. Cut two lengths as wide as your top and screw the finnex clamps over it. This would work! Bought a set of these from a guy on TPT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infamouz23 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I just got a Beamswork for my 20L and I am very impressed for the cost. I got the 6500k version and it was only $29.99 Which model? The razor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 This one, although I bought it off Ebay for $29.99 http://www.amazon.com/BeamsWork-Single-Bright-Aquarium-Fixture/dp/B007TW2N20/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436370543&sr=8-1&keywords=beamswork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35ppt Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 This one, although I bought it off Ebay for $29.99 http://www.amazon.com/BeamsWork-Single-Bright-Aquarium-Fixture/dp/B007TW2N20/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436370543&sr=8-1&keywords=beamswork is the .1W single bright model good enough for plants? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 is the .1W single bright model good enough for plants? Seems plenty bright for any moss, buce and anubias. I guess it would depend on what plants you are keeping. Edwardnah, MableBile and JosephKex 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roborep1 Posted July 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Seems plenty bright for any moss, buce and anubias. I guess it would depend on what plants you are keeping. Can't seem to find off eBay. Everywhere it seems same price as stingray. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyana Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 http://stores.ebay.com/topdogsellers?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Check out this seller, they have different beamworks leds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus6 Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 This would work! Bought a set of these from a guy on TPT. does this fit the stingray perfectly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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