FrozenFins Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I have a 20 gallon long that I am setting up. I am wondering what your recemnedations are for a light for this tank. I like fluval 3.0s but man they are expensive. Peferbly something with a built in custom timer, and water proof. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Bite the bullet, my friend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaHomesAndGardens Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Hygger. The fluval is great but absolutely not necessary. There are plenty of alternatives that will grow plants amazingly and look great I have the 30 in Hygger and have for some time and it’s been great and won’t cost you a car payment. https://www.amazon.com/hygger-Sunrise-Daylight-Moonlight-Adjustable-Brightness-Extendable/dp/B08N19ZXMR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3PH7MWMPRDUXV&keywords=hygger+aquarium+light&qid=1646695538&sprefix=%2Caps%2C70&sr=8-3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC Aquarium LED Light, Automatic Sunrise and Sunset, 660nm Deep Red LEDs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LY9G2YH/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_R3NDS8G0Z6T272X4PSFF?psc=1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 (edited) Thanks @BettaHomesAndGardens @Mmiller2001. I've looked into the hygger ones, its probably what I'm going to go with. @Streetwise I really enjoy the fluval 3.0 nanos. On amazon.ca they are only $120 (the regular 3.0s are double that). @BettaHomesAndGardens or anyone have you had experiance with this light: https://www.amazon.ca/Aquarium-Extendable-Dimmable-Spectrum-Freshwater/dp/B0896Y818P/ref=sr_1_5?crid=33G7FNDU4G3OD&keywords=hygger+aquarium+light&qid=1646699326&sprefix=hygger+aquarium+light%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-5 How would it compare to the one you reccemended me? Edited March 8, 2022 by FrozenFins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaHomesAndGardens Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 On 3/7/2022 at 6:29 PM, FrozenFins said: Thanks @BettaHomesAndGardens @Mmiller2001. I've looked into the hygger ones, its probably what I'm going to go with. @Streetwise I really enjoy the fluval 3.0 nanos. On amazon.ca they are only $120 (the regular 3.0s are double that). @BettaHomesAndGardens or anyone have you had experiance with this light: https://www.amazon.ca/Aquarium-Extendable-Dimmable-Spectrum-Freshwater/dp/B0896Y818P/ref=sr_1_5?crid=33G7FNDU4G3OD&keywords=hygger+aquarium+light&qid=1646699326&sprefix=hygger+aquarium+light%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-5 How would it compare to the one you reccemended me? I don’t have that particular model. I have the one that I linked but I did watch some reviews of that model. Everyone said it was good but that the timer instructions were a bit convoluted so there’s been a bunch of people that have made video walkthroughs on YouTube. The model I have is pretty straight forward tho but as far as light output I think they’re both pretty comparable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer V Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I have been battling this same decision so thank you for posting this question. Very helpful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevesFishTanks Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Finnex 24/7 ALC or HLC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widgets Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 (edited) On 3/7/2022 at 7:29 PM, FrozenFins said: anyone have you had experiance with this light: https://www.amazon.ca/Aquarium-Extendable-Dimmable-Spectrum-Freshwater/dp/B0896Y818P/ref=sr_1_5?crid=33G7FNDU4G3OD&keywords=hygger+aquarium+light&qid=1646699326&sprefix=hygger+aquarium+light%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-5 I bought one for my 38g (a taller version of the 29g, where the 20g long is a shorter version of the 29g) back in December. I am very happy with the light, and had no problem programming the light. I recently bought a 20g long and a 10g. I got the same model for the new tanks. Unfortunately, the new lights do not transition from daylight to moonlight mode the same as the original light. I am working with Hygger customer support to help them diagnose the issue, as they have not been able to duplicate the problem. Edited March 26, 2022 by Widgets Stupid typos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 i have a couple hygger's, and for the money i think they are pretty good. have 1 on my 20L, dont remember the exact model#, but i like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRs5 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Lot's of good suggestions, I shopped for lights for my tank for a week or two watching videos, pricing them out, etc. I decided on the Finnex 24/7 planted as I felt it was the best balance between performance and price, I have had it now for about a month and it is an awesome light, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 On 3/14/2022 at 11:37 AM, TonyRs5 said: Lot's of good suggestions, I shopped for lights for my tank for a week or two watching videos, pricing them out, etc. I decided on the Finnex 24/7 planted as I felt it was the best balance between performance and price, I have had it now for about a month and it is an awesome light, good luck! The ALC version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy F Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 My favorite brand for a planted tank that is budget oriented is Nicrew Classic gen 2. If you want bells and whistles I would absolutely do a Fluval Planted but if you are on a budget Nicrew all the way. I am running one Nicrew Classic for three plus years on my 40 breeder, still works reliably and runs great. They only made the light better with the gen 2 (running on my 75 and growing plants beautifully). I don't bother with timers, I just use Amazon smart plugs and integrate the lights into my network of Amazon Echos throughout my home. The first time setting up a timed routine on Alexa was a bit of a headache but now that I have the routine set up it is snap to just add another tank smart plug and now all my tank on the Alexa network are synced but you can also set up different routines for each smart plug if desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyRs5 Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 HLC I believe, the 24/7 is very easy to program, I used a tutorial on youtube, no issues. I am happy with the standard 24/7 program, however, from what I see it would be easy to modify it. I have live plants, however, only about 4 or 5 and they appear to be doing just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrencher_Scott Posted March 14, 2022 Share Posted March 14, 2022 Fluval Aquasky 12 watt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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