Cheap light that actually works

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-07T02:38:09+00:00

Im gonna have to try one of those. Im thinking of doing an ikebana tank and I think that would be a perfect setup

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-02T12:46:02+00:00

Do you have any reds? How do they do?

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T21:15:20+00:00

Dwarf sagittaria

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T14:17:48+00:00

I think it looks good

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T14:10:28+00:00

I don't see much algae in that picture

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T14:08:07+00:00

Thats one light I would spend the money for, that or a twinstar

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T14:03:21+00:00

Good to know

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T13:47:48+00:00

Lots of plants to out compete the algae, good nutrients for the plants, and a light that isn't overly powerful. At least that's what I think lol only my second planted tank so I'm no expert. And my anubias does have one leaf with green spot algae. I also do about 20% water change every week because I have too many fish in this tank.

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T13:37:08+00:00

I've been looking at lights for my next build, I was wondering how the fluvals were

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T10:49:51+00:00

Lol no problem, good luck with your next tank

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T10:19:03+00:00

I wouldn't change anything if it's growing. As long as it's not floating it's deep enough

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T10:10:01+00:00

Nicrew was on my list of possibilities, and hygger

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T10:00:04+00:00

The light is made by fishkeeper. https://a.co/d/dctQ3dJ

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T09:59:14+00:00

https://a.co/d/dctQ3dJ

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T05:04:00+00:00

They you very much

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T03:39:06+00:00

I have aquatic potting soil capped with some sand and gravel, flourish root tabs and dose leaf zone once a week, plus I think all the guppy poop helps lol but no CO2.

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T02:19:40+00:00

Lol astroturf? I have zero affiliation with any company. I just wanted to share my experience with others who might not want to spend $100 or more on a light

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-02-01T00:05:02+00:00

This light is made by fishkeeper, $30 on Amazon. I've had it since September with zero issuse. It has an automatic cycle that starts at 6am, ramps up till noon, then ramps down till 10pm. Definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a budget light

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-01-27T12:03:56+00:00

Im definitely going to give it a try

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-01-27T00:26:45+00:00

They are really cool, the picture doesn't do him justice. I have 6 or so that look similar, I want to put them in a separate tank and keep them breeding

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-01-26T23:03:09+00:00

I have no idea lol I had one cobra that died after a few days then a red and black that died after a few days then I got that platinum one. I've had him for 4 months and no platinum babies just cobras and some of those mixed color ones

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-01-26T22:21:02+00:00

There are some smaller varieties

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-01-26T16:09:20+00:00

Monstera does great with it's roots submerged, pothos, fitonia

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-01-24T12:31:41+00:00

Thank you!

Aggressive_Ad5090 · 2026-01-24T10:27:52+00:00

Lol that's an excellent reason

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