Hi Everyone,
My Finnex 27/7 light fixture burnt out in less than 1 year. Paid $150 for it to go out after 1 year crap! I did not have a warranty.
I am looking for another light fixture to grow low light plants for a west African setup. I have a 75 gallon with Anubias, bolbitis, and java moss.
I am looking at reviews from for something like a Beamsworks or Current USA fixtures. I have looked at the following models. Can someone please advise if these light fixtures are adequate to grow low light plants in a 75 gallon tank? Has anyone have any experience with these?
https://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Sate ... 024DZ7KK16
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YXYNSI/re ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Beamswork-6500K- ... V2HRXFAGSV
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G4PDQO6/re ... UTF8&psc=1
Thanks
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If you were happy with the light output of the Finnex, the more comparable light is the Current USA Satellite+ PRO:
https://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Sate ... e+plus+pro
Of course that's twice the price of the Finnex (you get what you pay for). For lower light (and price) than the Finnex, the Satellite+:
https://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Sate ... llite+plus
For PAR data to compare the two:
http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploa ... son-V3.pdf
For more comparison of the Satellite fixture vs. the Finnex 24/7, see:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/10-li ... eview.html
https://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Sate ... e+plus+pro
Of course that's twice the price of the Finnex (you get what you pay for). For lower light (and price) than the Finnex, the Satellite+:
https://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Sate ... llite+plus
For PAR data to compare the two:
http://current-usa.com/wp-content/uploa ... son-V3.pdf
For more comparison of the Satellite fixture vs. the Finnex 24/7, see:
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/10-li ... eview.html
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Thanks Kris!
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One other that's a very good option is the Fluval Plant 2.0
Fluval Aqua Fresh&Plant 2.0 Led 48-60in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015QM9WY6/re ... Cyb5G41AB4
Fluval Aqua Fresh&Plant 2.0 Led 48-60in https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015QM9WY6/re ... Cyb5G41AB4
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Some folks may chastise me for saying this but For low-light applications (Anubias, bolbitis, java moss...), the beamsworks are a lot of bang for the buck. I've had several for a few years without issues.
Larry Grenier,
Manassas, VA
Manassas, VA
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Thanks Larry! I am brought the beamworks FSPEC LED Aquarium Light!
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Im also running the beamworks on my 10 gallon does well
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Go with Current from an authorised dealer. They come with a 1 yr warranty and are easy to work with of any part of the light fails. They even warranty the refurbished ones for 90 days. They sell refurbished on ebay.