How many lumens do I need for a planted tank?

Generally a regular planted aquarium will require around 30-50 lumens per liter of water(1 gallon-3.785 liters). How much light is enough for plants? That all depends upon which plants you have chosen for your aquarium. If you have chosen nothing but “Easy” plants, 10-20 lumen (0.25 to 0.5 watts) per liter is adequate.

How many LED watts per gallon planted tank?

A good basic rule to follow is to provide 1 to 2 watts of lighting per gallon for fish-only aquariums, 2 to 5 watts per gallon for freshwater planted aquariums, and 4 to 8 watts per gallon for reef aquariums.

How do you calculate light for planted aquarium?

That all depends upon which plants you have chosen for your aquarium. If you have chosen nothing but “Easy” plants, 10-20 lumen (0.25 to 0.5 watts) per litre is adequate. For “Medium” plants, we recommend 20-40 lumen (0.5 to 1 watts) per litre, while “Advanced” plants require more than 40 lumens (1 watt) per litre.

Is 6500k good for aquarium plants?

6500k indicates the rough color hue of a light, but has no direct bearing on whether it is a good bulb for plant growth or not.

Can I use LED lights for planted aquarium?

LED lighting has made amazing progress in the growth of exotic plants with some higher-end fixtures, but even the most inexpensive LED fixtures specifically made for aquariums will be adequate for successful and healthy plant growth in a community aquarium.

Are LED lights good for planted aquariums?

What light is best for aquarium plants?

You can use almost any type or brand of light to grow plants as long as you have enough light intensity, but we highly recommend getting an LED light – rather than fluorescent, compact fluorescent (CF), or other light technology.

Do aquarium plants need special light?

Aquatic plants do best under full spectrum light with a Kelvin rating or “color temperature” between 6,500K and 8,000K. High Output T5 fluorescent and LED offer the best lighting for aquarium plants. Exercise caution when using “watts per gallon” to decide how much light your plants need.

Are LED aquarium lights good for plants?

Will 6500k LED grow plants?

Foliage growth is generally best around 6500K, though many plants need a period of warmer light, around 3000K, in order to produce flowers, and thus fruit.

How many lumens are in a 12 watt bulb?

Lumen to Watt Chart LED Wattage CFL Wattage Halogen Wattage Lumens 6W 12W 40W 700 lm 9W 15W 60W 900 lm 12W 20W 70W 1,300 lm

How many lumens do I need for a 250 sq ft?

In order to provide adequate lighting for a standard living space of 250 sq ft, you should invest in lighting solutions that emit around 5,000 Lumens. For further information on selecting the best fit LED lights to suit your needs, speak to a member of our expert LED lighting team today.

How do I choose the right wattage for my light bulb?

Simply take your current incandescent watts and select the corresponding CFL or LED bulb equivalent on the lumens brightness scale. Pay close attention to lumens, since this number indicates the brightness, or light output, of the bulb.

Should you choose a 13W led or 18W halogen bulb?

Due to the overwhelming longevity and energy efficient benefits of installing LED lights throughout the home, LEDs have quickly taken over as the savvy choice of domestic bulb. This presents some consumers with something of a puzzle when faced with a choice between a 13W LED bulb, a 15W CFL bulb, and an 18W Halogen bulb.