LED Lighting for Fish Only

[KoleTang]

I am trying to decide on LED lighting for a fish only tank.

For a tank that is five feet long and 27" front to back.

I want it to be bright enough to see inside the tank and fully appreciate the fish. Obviously not to be reef capable, but I don't want it to be dim.

Do not try to convince me not to use LEDs. I don't want to change bulbs. I just want to set them up with controller and forget.

I was thinking x3 AI Nanos over this tank. So one for every 1.5 feet or so. Will that be enough? No terrible dark spots?

Also what about 3 of these? --> Aquarium Coral Reef Tank White Blue LED Grow Light 120W US fast shipping | eBay I would never think to use something like this for a reef. But if they are bright enough (visibility-wise, not PAR) I wonder if they would work.

Please share your advice and opinions.

Thanks.

 

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I am trying to decide on LED lighting for a fish only tank.

For a tank that is five feet long and 27" front to back.

I want it to be bright enough to see inside the tank and fully appreciate the fish. Obviously not to be reef capable, but I don't want it to be dim.

Do not try to convince me not to use LEDs. I don't want to change bulbs. I just want to set them up with controller and forget.

I was thinking x3 AI Nanos over this tank. So one for every 1.5 feet or so. Will that be enough? No terrible dark spots?

Also what about 3 of these? --> Aquarium Coral Reef Tank White Blue LED Grow Light 120W US fast shipping | eBay I would never think to use something like this for a reef. But if they are bright enough (visibility-wise, not PAR) I wonder if they would work.

Please share your advice and opinions.

Thanks.

I would just do 2 of the lights you linked on ebay, they would just about cover your tank, and show off your fish just fine.

 

[KoleTang]

So they are not going to explode or transform into robots on me? :wink: They seem kinda sketchy, that was my concern.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

So they are not going to explode or transform into robots on me? :wink: They seem kinda sketchy, that was my concern.

Nah, I just wouldn't put them over a tank with corals. If you plan on upgrading to a reef, build or buy something full spectrum and dimmable.

 

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