Finnex stingray 2

[Nate12345]

I have a stingray 2 24” on my 20 high. Starting to plant it out and trying to find out if it qualifies in the “medium” category for light. Going to try some easier stem plants. Any suggestions? I have crypts and Java fern already, was thinking of doing some AR and possibly some ludwigia and some rotala. I have had success with rotala with a nicrew before 

[Pepere]

I have the same light on my 20 high for the front of the tank with a Finnex planted plus ALC for the rear of the tank.

 

personally I find the stingray 2 to be very bright.

 

I use a Nicrew inline timer dimmer to control it and have the light output throttled down to about 35%.  
 

This tank has co2 injection and is not densely planted nor does it feature difficult plants.

The Nicrew inline timer dimmer at $12.00 is a valuable addition and improvement.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WT8VK28?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

Edited August 25 by Pepere

[Scapexghost]

Cabomba and anaxharus are stems ive had a lot of success with but i think youll be fine with the plants you listed, although the reds may not be as break as you want

[Nate12345]

Not too worried about it being bright red, I’m okay with a muted red/brown to give it a little contrast to the greens. Forgot to mention I have Italian Val too. Going to get a tall flowing background plant, use the stems as the mid and keep them trimmed to about 10” and crypts in the foreground. I know they can get tall but I’m okay with a jungle type look. Just want something for the apistos to swim in and out of