Reddit mentions of Finnex Stingray LED Clip Light for Aquarium

I have them. They're pretty much useless. Just spend a little more and get the finnex sting ray. http://www.amazon.com/Finnex-StingRAY-Clip-Light-Aquarium/dp/B00LMH10HC

Hm you want to keep it low light? Try a Finnex Stingray clip light
or I have this and I like it grows the buce and moss pretty well. Up Aqua 3C Series

Do you want to upgrade up to a better light? I like the upaqua pro z series led I know this light is longer than your tank. But with some google you can find the correct size. I think I have a 12 inch z series on my 10g.

Finnex Clip Light

https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Mopani-Driftwood-Small-9-8/dp/B001URR3CA/

and light

https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-StingRAY-Clip-Light-Aquarium/dp/B00LMH10HC/

I have two Finnex Stingray Clips to sell. I don't know how it would work as a replacement for the Edge lighting, but one would get you to low lighting on a standard 10G and two should be medium to medium-high together on the 10G.

What sort of wood are you looking for?

I'm not a fan of the gravel either but I used what I had on hand when I first set up the tank to cycle, would it be worth it to change it out or would that be a massive pain in the ass?

As for another centerpiece plant what would you recommend? Right now I'm just using a clip on desk lamp for light with a 4100k cfl in there I have this light coming in the mail.

Get the biggest tank you can. This filter: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9821 is what you want. Same as the one you linked but foster and smith have it for 7 bucks. Dont get a "dumb" heater like you linked, get an auto t stat filter, otherwise youll have trouble keeping a steady temp. Shrimp dont do well with temp swings. I have this small light: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LMH10HC?pc_redir=1413694649&robot_redir=1 and my plants grow just fine in a low tech setup.

You could just get a full spectrum compact fluorescent clip light to supplement lighting. If youve already got a desk lamp laying around, just get a full spectrum bulb and aim it at your tank. You can probably find them in your local hardware store. Look for anything in the 6500k-7000k range (or get a 4 pack for $12 on amazon. ) Be aware that fluorescents do need to be replaced about every 6 months. They will still put off LIGHT (so you can still use them for spare lightbulbs around the house) but they will no longer put out the correct spectrum for plant growth after that time period.


this is cheap and claims to be 6500-7000k lights, which would be the appropriate spectrum, but I couldn't tell you how bright it's going to be, or what the par is.

I would probably buy an actual planted tank light or go with a fluorescent. That way you at least know what you're getting. You can get a stingray clip light for $22 or for about $40 you could get a 12" planted + and get up to med med/high light levels, depending on your tank depth.

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.

I used the finnex stingray clip on light and the Azoo palm filter, if you're interested.

The type/wattage of the light depends entirely on what you plan on using the tank for. If it's just a couple fish and low light plants, a simple inexpensive clip on from amazon would work fine.

Something like this would be fine.

[This one] (https://www.amazon.com/Finnex-FugeRay-Aquarium-Moonlights-Cliplight/dp/B00LIL7YPE/ref=pd_aw_sim_199_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00LIL7YPE&pd_rd_r=25ce5c9e-e267-11e8-8349-9126162516c7&pd_rd_w=hldgy&pd_rd_wg=Jz5r5&pf_rd_i=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=57b46099-d750-4d74-83ee-63ad64b310a4&pf_rd_r=JJ92WT8SGYJ1YY6N57MC&pf_rd_s=mobile-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&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'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

Finnex StingRAY LED Clip Light for Aquarium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMH10HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kIAGyb1VZFDRC

That would work, you won't need a plant specifically for planted tanks but I wouldn't get something crazy cheap either.

Stingray LED Cliplight.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00LMH10HC/ref=sxts_bia_sr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496087222&sr=1

my lights

These are the lights. Its a 5 gallon. I don’t want to leave my lights on that long. It will kill my natural plants.

This one?

Finnex StingRAY LED Clip Light for Aquarium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMH10HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aCs8Ab0HYKVSW

To be honest I'm not a big fan of their lights, they are ok. It may be cheaper to get a different clip-on LED or CFL light for such a small system, at low cost.

I use this on Spec V with great success, but there are also much cheaper options available if need be.

This seems like a better brand and option: Finnex StingRAY LED Clip Light for Aquarium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LMH10HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pVAPBb7W0P7N2

This is what I use on my 5gal shrimp tank and it's great. Got it a long time ago. Deckey White+ Blue Aquarium Fish Tank LED Light Universal Extendable Bracket LED Fish Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013K2G5OY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FWAPBbETAVNC5

I use this light on my 3 gal. Don't know your budget, but look under the New & Used and there's an amazon warehouse one for $20. Otherwise, the CFL+desk light the other guy said is the cheapest option.

> 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&dpID=31ctlpwpY4L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=G7H0VG12VZNM01QP4M2J

Is this better?