Fluval Flora lighting

[arash53]

Is the Fluval Flora stock light enough for growing HC (With CO2) ?

[Tarobot]

for carpeting i dont think so. the tank is a bit high for that light and your HC will end up growing tall instead of spreading. the fluval flora stock light has pretty bad reviews about it burning out or just not working soon after purchase even though hagen is really good at replacements it's still a hassle. i've someone end up using 3x the stock light on a flora to get the desired lighting.

[arash53]

Thank you Tarobot.

What would be the best replacement light for this tank.?

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I'm planning to upgrade to DIY LED lights.

[Petah]

My HC is fine. Of course, i do have 2 x the stock light.

[arash53]

what do you think about this :

BeamsWork Freshwater Bright LED Light Fixture 12"

[djamm]

I am not sure about HC plant health with this led light, but I really like the look of it for the price....

I might look at a larger size for one of my tanks.

Thanks for the link!

[Morainy]

You could try just adding a second Ebi light, maybe from someone on the forum who isn't using theirs. I ran 2 lights on my Ebi for awhile.

[arash53]

I'll give it a try to see if some one have an spare Ebi light!

[gklaw]

I'm planning to upgrade to DIY LED lights.

Check out the LED work light at Summit Tool on 1st Ave between Boundary and Gilmore and see what you think. Not very pretty (green) but cheap - $50 I think.

I think they could be rechargeable as well so will stay on for a bit when power fail?