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i am looking for a light to add on to OR replace the current light, the kit that the light came with link is here:http://www.marineland.com/products/...ed-ensemble-75-gallon-farmhouse-aquarium.aspx (does not show the light here, it is in the description)
what should i do as some of the ludwiga and other medium-high light plants are suffering? i also have amazon sword so i do not want the high light in the right side.
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thanks and have a nice day
 
I'm not clear if you are looking for more light or less. The link you posted has a lot of complaints about the incorrect fitments being supplied. Could this apply to yours?
 
seangee said:
I'm not clear if you are looking for more light or less. The link you posted has a lot of complaints about the incorrect fitments being supplied. Could this apply to yours?
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I am looking for more light. The things that came in the package were correct.
do you have any reccomendations for partial light of the tank?
the amazon swords i heard don't like high lights
 
Sgooosh said:
do you have any reccomendations for partial light of the tank?
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You could get a cheap desk lamp. That way it would only apply direct light to sections of the tank, depending on how many you get/where you place them. Just a thought.
 
PheonixKingZ said:
You could get a cheap desk lamp. That way it would only apply direct light to sections of the tank, depending on how many you get/where you place them. Just a thought.
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ok, thanks for the suggestion. i might try that. is there a light that is bright but stays in the middle and good for plants? ive actually had experiences with a desk lamp
 
Sgooosh said:
ok, thanks for the suggestion. i might try that. is there a light that is bright but stays in the middle and good for plants? ive actually had experiences with a desk lamp
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Not sure I understand your question... are you asking if there is a bar light that can be programmed to only alive out light in the middle?
 
PheonixKingZ said:
Not sure I understand your question... are you asking if there is a bar light that can be programmed to only alive out light in the middle?
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Yeah sorry i am being unclear. I want some low light planta that can be in the side like some swords. Im thinking about replacing this curent one with a lighter but same dimensions light. How does that sound
 
I would keep the current light and get some desk lamps for the specific spots you want to have more light.
 
PheonixKingZ said:
I would keep the current light and get some desk lamps for the specific spots you want to have more light.
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ok. i actually want just the sides to be dark. thanks for the suggestion, if that does not work ill get the light :)
 
I have a Kessler a80 lighting half of my 75 gallon in addition to a led bar across the width of the tank. I got it mainly for the twinkling effect with a water jet agitating the surface. The kessler is dimable and color adjustable. The lights are on separate smart plugs so I can vary their schedules independently.
 
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I highly recommend this light ... it’s not an aquarium light but it’s powerful I very rarely go higher than the brightness it has a build in timer and dimmer with 3 differnt light spectrum for plants and literally clips on to the top of the tank
 

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Why not partition the surface and use floating plants at the edges?
 
seangee said:
Why not partition the surface and use floating plants at the edges?
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I have a piwerful filter so the duckweed never took off.... i am getting a spray bar, very good idea
 
Hey yall, i found a very bright photography light. I will send pictures once it is set up :) id this does not work ill try some of your suggestions!
 
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New light... is this too bright for the swords
 
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