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Reddit mentions of Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, Cliplight
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Lunar Blue Moonlight LEDsUltimate Planted LED Clip lightTrue 660nm RED LED's, Daylight and Blue LEDsHood Construction: Aluminum/PlasticWattage: 5 Watts
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Color | Silver |
Height | 9.5 Inches |
Length | 10 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 10 x 2.5 x 9.5 inches |
Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
Width | 2.5 Inches |
On the aquarium I got a Fugeray Planted+ cliplight and on the terrestrial plants I'm using a growlight
What kind of look are you going for?
You could probably perch one of those cone-shaped aluminum work lights on top, but it will have an industrial look.
Something like this, but used without the clamp.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001KDVY42/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1463959589&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=clamp+light+10+inch&dpPl=1&dpID=41hFYMDpfcL&ref=plSrch
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B7PJHU6/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1463959589&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=clamp+light+10+inch&dpPl=1&dpID=51ivgMwycLL&ref=plSrch
I'm not sure how that would work long-term with moisture, and you'd have to set it up in a way that it wouldn't fall in.
Another option might be a clip-on desk light.
Or this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LIL7YPE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1463959903&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=finnex+fugeray
The problem is the cylindrical shape. If the clamp doesn't go on well, you might have to improvise.
This is what I use on my 3 gallon half moon.
Yeah that would be enough for low-medium light plants. The planted plus clip on would put you at medium-high light. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LIL7YPE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1422337640&sr=8-2&dpPl=1&dpID=31ctlpwpY4L&ref=plSrch&pi=AC_SX200_QL40
I would just do LED lighting. Much more sleek and efficient lighting. They will probably save you money in the long run too. LEDs last close to ten years. Flourescent uses more energy and you have to replace the bulbs routinely.
I use this [Finnex](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIL7YPE/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_4_r} on my spec 5 and am very happy with it. Plants are growing like crazy and it looks nice.
That's funny you mention that one. It's actually the one that caught my eye, and I was thinking about getting it, that or this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LIL7YPE/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_1_3?colid=2AS5E63OAVV3S&coliid=I29EFJYPYW51PL
I have a very expensive (relatively) set of LEDs on my 55 gallon that made my plants absolutely explode. They're called Finnex Fugeray Planted+ and a clip bar for the Chi would cost about 40 dollars and would keep up with the stylish design.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LIL7YPE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1417778326&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX200_QL40
The thing to keep in mind when considering LEDs are the pros to having them. You don't suffer from "bulb deterioration", where the bulb's potential is lost halfway through its life, you have no replacement bulb costs, and they consume less energy. There is only one real con to LEDs, a set of good lights are much more expensive than bulbs. I say it is worth it though, almost two years on my LEDs and I've had to do nothing to maintain them.
Yeah, I don't know how it'd do with the depth of your tank, but it's definitely a sleek clean look.
http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE
Here is the desktop version of your link
Your link didnt work for me but heres this Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, Cliplight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_RIksybPM0Y77A
Finnex fugeray, however if you want something cheaper than get one of those clip on lamps and use a cfl 6500k bulb
http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-StingRAY-Clip-Light-Aquarium/dp/B00LMH10HC
This will be the perfect match for low-light plants.
I personally have this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIL7YPE
It worked very well for my 5g Fluval Chi with Java moss, dwarf hairgrass, micro swords, hornwort, and bladderwort.
I'm currently using it on a 20g long and the growth from my micro swords, anubias nana, Java moss, Java ferns, and wild bacopa is excellent. I keep it about 6" from the surface of the water. Some brown diatoms have formed directly below it on a piece of dead coral, but that's probably from a combination of recently cycling and a long photoperiod.
As long as you have a relatively short photoperiod or break up the photoperiod to "confuse" the algae, you should be fine. Flourish Excel definitely helps, as does hornwort if you don't mind it floating around.
http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE
this was my first tank. i like the tetra cube a lot but i eventually upgraded because i wanted more space. from my experience the LED was not bright enough for plants, so i ended up buying a Finnex Fugeray clip. The one I have is not on amazon anymore but I think this is a better version.
My betta is in an aqueon 5 gallon tank with an Aquaclear 20 filter and an Eheim Jager 25W heater. Water parameters at perfect 0/0/<5.
I also have a Finnex Planted+ clip-on light, but unless you're growing live plants, it might be too much light.
[This one] (https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=pd_aw_sim_199_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B00LIL7YPE&amp;pd_rd_r=25ce5c9e-e267-11e8-8349-9126162516c7&amp;pd_rd_w=hldgy&amp;pd_rd_wg=Jz5r5&amp;pf_rd_i=mobile-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=57b46099-d750-4d74-83ee-63ad64b310a4&amp;pf_rd_r=JJ92WT8SGYJ1YY6N57MC&amp;pf_rd_s=mobile-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_t=40701&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=JJ92WT8SGYJ1YY6N57MC) if you are really wanting to get into plants if not [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-StingRAY-Clip-Light-Aquarium/dp/B00LMH10HC) will do fine.
I'm going to guess it's a finnex like the one I have.
http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1415809815&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=finnex+clip
I have the same Exo Terra that I set up in November. Once you get the substrate in there, you're going to need tiny plants as even many miniatures will look huge and take up lots of room. I have these species in mine: Bulb. catenulatum, Dendrochilum quadrilobium, E. polybulbon, Den. oligophyllum, Haraella retrocalla and a jewel orchid I can't remember (that will out grow the tank). I also have Pilea glauca and Peperomia meridiana. The Pilea forms a beautiful mat and grows quickly - I really recommend it. The Peperomia also needs frequent pruning. I also bought some cheap live sheet moss off eBay to provide accents - however, if you are patient- moss will grow in without much seeding. I light it with this: Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Clip Light but you could probably easily light it for a cheaper DIY set up.
Genera you should check out are Dryadella, Porroglossum, Scaphosepalum, Masdevalli, Lepanthes, Pleurothallis, Bulbophyllum, Phalaenopsis, Schoenorchis, Encyclia, Epidendrum, Dendrobium, Aerangis and Restrepia - there are some super minis in all these groups and most have some members that are tolerant of a wide range of conditions or, at least, wherever your conditions fall.
When I am planning out a terrarium and the species I want in it, I typically start at Andy's Orchids and used his power search feature to find miniatures within my conditions. Then I end up trying to find images of them that show the whole plant size - one person's miniature does not necessarily line up with mine so I want a visual.
No heater, fairy shrimp do not need it. They will do fine from 50F to 100F.
Right now I have a finnex fugeray planted+ clip light on there... But it's bigger than the tank itself, so I'm going to either make a custom light or swap it out with the Mightray so it won't look as goofy.
No, generally speaking, any LED lights included with a starter kit will not be enough to keep plants alive. They just don't have nearly enough power, or the correct spectrum that plants require for photosynthesis. All they do is light up the tank and it's inhabitants.
If you're looking at a ~5gal tank and want to house low to medium light plants, I would suggest you snag one of these up at a $35 sale price right now:
http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=sr_1_4?m=A3E5ELDKVG03PY&amp;s=merchant-items&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1411003284&amp;sr=1-4
Nice thing is it clips on, so your tank size doesn't matter too much.
>My husband gave me an Amazon gift card for my birthday so that I can upgrade my planted tank.
Is this what married people do?
All joking aside, The light that comes with it isn't too good, but should probably work with low-light plants. If you want something that will grow most plants, you can check out a small clip-on like this. https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1469052287&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=finnex+clip+on
Yes? http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410527530&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=finnex+clip+light
Includes Finnex's 660nm reds which are beneficial for photosynth.
I'd get a finnex clip on or the lower light one. Trying to carpet without co2 or high light is a bit a bollock, you won't really get the lawn effect you are looking for in low tech. You'll be able to keep the hair grass alive, but not the monte carlo
Its a Finnex Planted+ Clip light. I got it off amazon, I like it so far, but i do wish the neck was a little more pliable.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIL7YPE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I just ordered this light: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIL7YPE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
and also some root tabs :). Hopefully this will help them take off.
It's a finnex planted+ clip on. Definitely a fantastic light, more than enough for this tank.
I went ahead yesterday and ordered this from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIL7YPE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I'm worried about how it connects with the lip and cover for this case, but I should be able to figure out some way to make it work. I was mainly worried about my plants and getting them the light they need to flourish.
I'll let you know how it works out!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LIL7YPE?vs=1
Here is the mobile version of your link
I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIL7YPE?keywords=finnex%20LED&amp;qid=1458596344&amp;ref_=sr_1_4&amp;sr=8-4
For my 10G and it's been great. Lots of plant growth.
Do you think this is okay? It is the same as the more expensive one but it is a clip on.
Just started a 10g shrimp tank with a Finnex FugeRay Planted+.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIL7YPE?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
I did have problems with algae about a week in after planting. Its fairly heavily planted, no C02 at the moment.
I switched out the Finnex for a weaker Fluval LED and I ended up going from 12on12off to 8on16off. Hair algae is completely gone after a week.
Algae will be a problem for you. I suggest adding more plants as well as messing around with your light schedule.
Finnex FugeRay Planted+
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LIL7YPE
I am not sure on the PAR of this fixture and I've only used it on emersed growth, so I'm not sure how strong it will be on a 10g. But I love the look of this light and it's done great with my emersed growth:
https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE
Thanks! This really helps a lot, good to see that some of the ones I was already considering are in that list. 2 and 5 are honestly perfect for attaching to the bottoms of the shelves, I think, but I'll have to see about settling on one when my room's all set up since the plants are going in last.
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I mostly have experience with fish tank lighting for live plants, most of which come as full spectrum "white" lighting by default. I was wondering if I could actually just use something like those, too. Like this, for instance. would be something relatively bright for low- to medium-light aquatic plants. I assume what constitutes a "low-light" aquatic plant is going to be more tolerant of a lack of light/shade than a "low-light" terrestrial plant?
I have to be honest. The LED light I got makes those blues really shine. But he's still very colorful without! We purchased him like this. I've noticed that their color changes in intensity throughout the day. Lamp: Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, Cliplight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_VhJjQnbkXjEZI
From what I've seen, the lights that are included with a tank are rarely ever enough for a planted tank. I was blown away at the growth my tank had after replacing the stock lighting. As for an alternative with the same aesthetic, you could try this
Well, it does is a hard challenge for a beginner, but doing a properly carpeted nano-Aquascape (~20l <=> ~5g <=> ~2.0 × 10^-2 m^3) with DIY CO2 and a small sponge filter is doable in <150$
A quick, small suggestion:
Tank, ~13l <=> 3.4g, 40$
Soil, 20$
Light, 40$
stones, 25$
Filter, 10$,
1 pot Monte carlo or some other easy carpet plant at your lfs: 8€
We‘re left with 7$ for ~4 RCS, I guess.
I assumed you construct you DIY CO2 from an old bottle with sugar and yeast, so 0$ effetivly.
For cycling and food some free samples of fish food does the job. When food rots it emits ammonia, that could be used for cycling.
So here we go, every thing ready for a nice iwagumi-aquascape. If you do well, it might looks like this (That Tank has HC as carpet, but Monte carlo looks similar)!
Well, if you‘re willing to put up a dozens of hours on studying to to properly keep a planted tank.
edit: Wrong link for tank, this was the one I mistakenly linked to. Still a nice, small tank, tho. Also some additions for clearance.
Both use Finnex. They aren't 24/7 as I thought but fugue ray. The 60 is a 24/7.
This one on the clown colored pebble capped Fluval ( my 4 year olds betta )
https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1480898752&amp;sr=1-4&amp;keywords=finnex
This one on mine:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GH9HRZY/ref=twister_B00HIE3M6U?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
wow that looks so clean! you might have just changed my mind lol
do you have any filters or lights in mind to go with it? amazon recommends https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=pd_bxgy_121_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B00LIL7YPE&amp;pd_rd_r=2KZ9F8JF4YE057DP8TPJ&amp;pd_rd_w=eCyLL&amp;pd_rd_wg=se06G&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=2KZ9F8JF4YE057DP8TPJ and https://www.amazon.com/AquaClear-20-Power-Filter-Listed/dp/B000260FVG/ref=pd_bxgy_121_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B000260FVG&amp;pd_rd_r=2KZ9F8JF4YE057DP8TPJ&amp;pd_rd_w=eCyLL&amp;pd_rd_wg=se06G&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=2KZ9F8JF4YE057DP8TPJ
Might I make a light recommendation?
I'm a big fan of these. They're super bright, and my needy plants in small tanks do well with em. Might be worth checking out, their whole Planted+ line is fantastic. :)
With no/low co2 and low light, a traditional carpet will 99.9% likely fail. You can, however, get a ton of crypt parva and plant it like a carpet, and just trim the larger leaves off.
Your plant species should do fine with no co2, but don't be tempted to raise the lighting levels, this will not help plant growth and only cause an algae explosion. That said, you may have the wrong "color" light and this could lead to plant death. You want to have lighting with 6000-10000 kelvin color temperature. Typically lights with too many blue LEDs and those sold cheaply from China will not have this. How big is your tank? You could look into the clip-on Finnex planted plus fixtures if your tank is relatively small.
With all the praise of Finnex, I think I've decided on this as a replacement.
I had been looking at this Wave-Point, thinking that it may provide a bit more outpet, but I think I prefer the look of the Finnex (and it has the "true" red LEDs, which supposedly help...)
Haha I was thinking the same thing. I like the look of the planted + clip that this guy has on the spec V, his photo is the top rated review down below. I'm trying to see if I can get by with just the stock lighting but I'm not too optimistic. Trying to grow/carpet HC and Staurogyne Repens. Just started the DIY co2, diffuser is working well but I'll probably still get pressurized eventually when I get sick of DIY and the lack of control.
https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?crid=2ZP9RLJNJXU0U&amp;keywords=finnex+planted%2B+clip+light&amp;qid=1556756602&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=planted%2B+clip%2Caps%2C154&amp;sr=8-2-fkmrnull
I just bought this for my 10g cube, and I run the 30" 24/7 on the tank with HC Cuba in it. Love Finnex lights, they just get pricey for the longer ones.
So this was another option I was thinking about. It looks like Finnex makes a clip light. Doesnt seem like a bad option and might look kind of cool without breaking the bank.
https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/
Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, Cliplight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ik2xCb0R8M8CS
I had the exact same thing as a planted tank! Old album: http://imgur.com/a/q8YTE
For a tank that size personally I don't like fixtures that sit directly on it because they tend to take up too much of the view. Have you seen something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/
the built-in light may be suitable for java fern, it can survive in almost no light at all, but growth will be slow. You may be able to add a clip light like this one if you want to encourage better growth.
Fluval Spec V w/ Finnex FugeRay for light. Some cheapo heater that I have a replacement for coming.
Slate bottom w/ a single Java Fern from my Fluval Edge 12G that was getting beat to the light. Water is a little dirty as I just plopped the fern in there.
Thank you! I got this light
Finnex FugeRay Planted+ Aquarium LED Light Plus Moonlights, Cliplight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kJizDbM0SJZKS
> clip light
https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-StingRAY-Clip-Light-Aquarium/dp/B00LMH10HC
This one?
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=pd_sim_199_1?ie=UTF8&amp;dpID=31ctlpwpY4L&amp;dpSrc=sims&amp;preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=G7H0VG12VZNM01QP4M2J
Is this better?
If you're purely looking for aesthetic light and not plant growth then all you really want is a strong LED like this one that will cover the tank in nice white light.
If you're interested in growing plants I've heard good things about this clip light on nano aquariums like the edge specifically.
If your edge is your only aquarium, or one you're particularly passionate about, then I would recommend the upgrade to the planted+ light if it's affordable for you. Shrimp love live plants and algae growth, and there are a lot of really great looking aquascaping options for the edge if you have a good light.
If you do opt for the planted+ and end up wanting to plant the aquarium a la /r/plantedtank then I'd personally recommend DIY yeast or citric acid CO2 bottle generators. For $20 on amazon you can get the 2L bottle kit and a CO2 diffusion disk, a kit I've personally used to great effect on a 30g. For a little edge tank you'd be able to grow a lush garden (just make sure your O2 stays up enough for your shrimp).