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HI all I bit the bullet and picked up a Fluval Ebi Shrimp tank/kit. Long story short, I need to know what the included light is capable of. It can't be dimmed, so I am stuck with ON/OFF (and blue). According to the info PDF on their website, the specs are: The tank is 2.6 gallons and 12"...

I find it quite unnatural to flick the fish tank lights off at night. I'm thinking that this could be a shock for the fishes as they can't see anything after that. Should I get dimmable lights and do it gradually? What's your techniques, opinions, experience about this?

I want a cheap light with timmer and dimmer... I wanted CHIHIROS A-201 but it doesnt come with a dimmer and timer, idk if i can use smart plug or smth like that. then in my other lfs i saw tubes of fluorescent light and idk if they come with dimmer and timer... But then i found Coco aquarium...

Hi everyone, this might be a long shot but I don’t know who to ask. I purchased this light: https://sevenports.com/product/aqualife-pro-pendant-rgb-aquascaping-light-black-ap-versions-with-arm-mount-40-watt/ And I have had SO many issues with it! It comes with an app called Tuya smart and the...

Hello guys! I'm a french animals stan and french engineer. I'm on a project of making a device able to make the settings easier and cheaper for a reptile enclosure or an aquarium. And for that, I need opinions from enclosure/aquarium holder. So if you please can answer to the poll ^^ I'll...

Hey there! I wanted to ask if anybody here has used one of the chihiros C line lights. Like the C301, C361. They are quite cheap where I live and I don't have a big budget. If someone has used one of these, are they any good? I'm planning to add red plants to this tank as well.

Hey there! I want to put together a 5-10g shrimp tank with mostly red plants and I don't really know what light to put on it. I don't have that much money so I was thinking that maybe 1 or 2 T5 could work. I wanted to ask if there is a company that makes good bulbs or if I should just look for...

I have the tetra 105 liter fish tank but i am finding if i have the light on for more than 5 hours my plants glass heater and filter is getting covered in algee anyone had this problem and could tell me of a bettwr light or a fix to get for this thank you

Does anyone have any experience of running multiple lights front to back across an aquarium, as opposed to lengthways? I have a custom size tank currently being built, at 179cm length, 61cm depth, 70cm height (total volume 764l/202 US gallons). I've been struggling to find lights that stretch...

So i needed a light and nothing was within my budget. I decided to start this hobby just as i was put on “furlough” from my job . Soo i dont have much to spend now . i think it turned out well for price, thought it might help someone or give ideas just used an old phone stand to clip on...

I've had two community tanks with tetras, gouramis and catfish for almost a year now, and there really isn't any indication that there's a problem, but try as I might I can't help but feel like I'm doing something wrong when it comes to lighting. So just for my peace of mind, here's a timeline...

Hi there, I recently picked up this triangular prism shaped tank off Facebook marketplace, it came with this light. I wanted to see if any of you knew which light this was as some of the LEDs keep flickering which can be quite frustrating and I’m sure it causes a bit of stress for the fighting...

So this is just a little story that might help some other new betta owners. So I have a betta sorority that has three beautiful baby girl’s. They are acting and look healthy, so I was surprised when I found my red crowntail, Judas, sitting in one spot and not moving. I moved my hand towards...

Hello guys, me again. Today I want your thoughts about these lights that are sells in most fish store, It’s the blue and rainbow light, seriously! What’s the point of this? It makes my tank water looks blue and rainbow-ish, thoughts guys?

I have had this 29 gallon freshwater tank for a little over a year and I want to change it up, the blue substrate has spots on it and I frankly think it’s kinda ugly. I was thinking of doing black sand, but I’m now leaning towards white sand, would this look good? I also want to know if anyone...

So obviously you want to leave the lights on for 10-12 hours a day on your fish tank and no more, but I haven't seen any general consensus on the difference in light levels between the day/night cycle and I'd love to hear everybody's opinions. I don't know if there have been any studies about...

Hi! I'm starting up my second tank, a 10 gallon, and the lights that come with it are terrible. I have some low light hornwort and amazon swords, but I'm going to be adding some medium-light plants in next week. I'm a college student, so I don't want to spend a ton, I'm gonna say no more than...

I have a FluvalSmart aqua sky 2.0 21-32" size on a 58 litre tank the dimensions are as follows Height:33.5cm Length:60cm Width:30cm What level of light would this be as in bright low or medium What sort of plants would I be able to grow

I have some interesting observations from my reef tank that I wanted to share. For the last few years I've had an AI prime LED on the tank, which served me well until this month. A couple weeks ago, it died in a very frustrating way by subjecting my fish to a periodic lightning effect in the...

I recently purchased a 60L Fluval Edge Aquarium with integrated filter and LED lighting. It's a lovely sized tank, but I wanted share a couple of issues with you in case you're thinking of getting one. The LED light is great, and super bright. It does have 3 modes. White, White & Blue and...

Hello, I have a 55g tank setup with Rosy Barbs, a Bristle nose pleco, a Bolivian Ram and Cory cats on a sand substrate. I have been wanting to do some live plants and I really dont know where to begin. All I have for lighting is the the (2) 18" T8 Aqueon full spectrum bulbs that came with the...

Hi, new to the forum, and hope this is the most appropriate section to post in. I have a LightGlo tank with a twin lamp hood 100x40cm which I believe is a euro size made by Hagen (Fluval). Unfortunately, this is now beyond any further economical or ‘Heath Robinson’ type repairs, and the final...

hi! so I just had a question, people have told me that I can turn the lights off in my tanks no problem, but every time I do they actually stress out massively and some try and jump out but as soon as it's on again they are perfect the longest I've gone with no light was only 20 minutes because...

I have one 18" fluorescent bulb on the tank right now. I would like my tank to have moderate lighting. I am thinking of either buying a dual fluorescent fixture or a LED fixture. Which would be the better choice? The tank is a 20 tall, so the lights would be about 17" from the substrate.   For...

Hello everyone one! I have been an aquarium hobbiest for over 20 years. I have a biocube 29g that I have modified the filter with popular intank kits. Now I want to get into the latest fad of LEDs. I have always had a freshwater unplanted tank but I want it to look really nice because I spend a...

I am looking for a dual T8 fixture for my 20g long aquarium. 6500K. Can anyone direct me to where I can buy one? I don't want to build my own. Thanks

I have a 120 gallon and will be starting my fishless cycle very soon. It's 72 inches across and I need some lights. I could get 3x 24inch lights, or 2x 36inch lights. I'm wondering if I should go LED or just stick to good old Florescent. I might have a few plants, but the plant needs will be...

Hi guys, I'm currently getting everything ready to set up my new 6x2x2 tank, was wondering if anyone had any lighting recommendations? Also been thinkong about getting some of the blue 'moon' lightd. Any thoughts? Cheers :)

Hello!   I recently bought a light for a tank that doesn't have and will never have plants, and realized that I have no idea if I should be determining my lighting patterns based on something.   I have 3 very large apple snails in the tank so all plant matter is food by default and gone within a...

Hi everyone,   Just a quick question, I was wondering how suitable LED strip lights would be at supporting plant growth? I have two T8 tubes and want to boost the lighting so I can grow some more demanding plants, I also plan on adding CO2. Another benefit of these lights is they are dimmable...

I bought a 4ft tank second hand and basically the hood is crap and made out of some cheep aluminium. The bracket to hold the light tube in place just doesn't and as there is only one bulb I find it doesn't illuminate the tank properly. I want to make one out of wood/Mdf but can't decide which...

I need of some valuable advice   So I have a 200L low tech tank, with 2 18w T8 bulbs (6500K and 10000K), 1000 LPH ext filter, and about 8 plants (about 5-10% tank coverage) I have never added any ferts or co2 and have 1-2" growth from the Cabomba plants weekly (is that good?) although the lower...

Just wondering do you need a source of light contantly when breeding rainbow cichlids as how will the male fertilise the eggs in the dark when he can't see? Or can they see in the dark? Just wanted to know as I have a breeding pair and don't know whether to switch the light of in the night or...

If I were to convert my Juwel Rio 240 - 240L tank for those who are unfamiliar would I need different lighting it has 2x 54W T5's   -The Plan Lowtech with a dirted substrate (Miracle Gro organic choice potting mix) capped with gravel, however if I can source black sand this will definitely be...

I bought a Kessil A150W from my LFS a few weeks ago, and now it won't turn on. I've tried all the obvious things and it won't work.   I'm going to take it back to my LFS and see what they can do for me.   Thing is I forgot to keep my receipt *facepalm* I am hoping since they know me well there...

Dymax Zon light   Summary   A great light for aquariums in the 2-5 gallon range. Having 43 LEDs, it's quite bright and has served me well as far as plants go. Has a mixture of white and blue LEDs the brightness of which can be adjusted according to color. Easy to install and use. Hangs on the...

Hello,   I have just purchased and collected a used Juwel Rio 180 Tank from ebay.   Great condition, it just needs a VERY good clean.   The only thing wrong with it, I'm told, is that the lights do not work and I require replacement bulbs.   I'm just not sure which ones ones.   I've taken one of...

Hi, I have a 50 litre sump with a section as a refugium, the problem is that I have a Juwel Vision cabinet and this means that I have a long quite thin sump (30cm wide, 50cm long, 50 cm high.) I currently have a 25w CF bulb (2700k) lighting it but I am worried about heat that the bulb gives off...

Equipment make/model/size: Hagen GLO 2x39W T5HO Light Unit Quantity for sale: 1 Reason for Sale: Require a lot less light for the fish i keep now. Delivery or Collection: Collection only, willing to deliver for cost of fuel within reason (ie excluding scotland/ireland ect) Sales price: £50...

Hay I was wondering what the best lighting is to grow all the different corals, anemones, and clams? I will be building a frag tank and a light for it and my tank is a 20gallon breeder so what wattage would be best and type and size? THANKS!!