How To Choose The Perfect Aquarium Lighting For Your Planted Aquarium?

[@klebberbrazilian.theprofessor]

I hope one day I could visit Green Aqua and personally thanks Balázs, Tamás, Viktor, Atilla and all the Green Aqua staff for the positive impact this channel (and aquascaping) has been making in my life since 2020. Cheers from this brazillian supporter of yours (Professor Klebber).

[@luiswicho5301]

The best explanation I've ever heard. Thanks a lot for this. Now, I know which level is my lights. I have a Twinstar C II Line and ONF Flat Nano. Those are entry level lights, but I'm very happy and plants grow well. Cheers pal. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for your words Luis 👍

[@setyahartade3335]

i contracted covid now im stuck at home. so more time to take care of my tank, daily. and your videos has been such a great help.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for your words. Especially in these critical times, aquascaping hobby is a blessing. Heal our minds and soul I believe. Helps you to focus on other things.

[@priyankardas2668]

I was just looking to buy new lights for upgrading. This video dropped at the right time! Many thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome 👍

[@priyankardas2668]

@@GreenAquaShop Welcome 😀👍

[@vokunmaarwolfe4783]

This was such a great help, i have my first tank and the pet store upsold me the Chihiros A series over the Aqua One version and this video has made me fully comfortable with spending that little extra money.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yeah, a good light makes a lot of difference.

[@arulbraps]

You guys have a great sense of humor. I like it. but not without me 😆

[@jdcaquaria3290]

A few weeks ago I bought two twinstar B line 30 lights for my Fluval 57L aquarium. I didn't want to spend a huge amount of money as it is my first scape,but I knew the light I was using before wasn't really good. Good soil, good fertilizer, good flow and CO2 on a good level but still not really good growth. But now after a few weeks of new lightning the aquarium exploded with growth and the plants pairl like crazy. 1 light wasn't enough but a pair of them does it really well and is still cheap compared to other lights.

[@carolscab]

Such a nice video. And what beautiful tanks. I had my first aquaria about 30 years ago and had paused this activity for the last 10 years. It's mind-blowing how these things have been evolving! I understand that this is basic info, but very useful for an old man like me. Thanks!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Happy to see that you like the video. 👍

[@Sinserg]

The aquarium lighting systems have evolved a lot, most of the lights that you presented are unfortunately not available in my country, BUT a couple of the really high end are available for import but then they get quite pricy. And as always great information thank you! 😃

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching my friend 👍

[@aquaplayerchanelkenhnguoic873]

A really helpful guide. Thank you Tommy, thank you so much Green Aqua!

[@OtonildoLima]

a class on lighting, it's a lot to learn in a few minutes, more than a huge asset

[@GreenAquaShop]

💚

[@agapertone]

Many thanks. This video Is perfect. Extremely clear and indispensable to choose my perfect lighting. Many many thanks

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome!

[@jamesbrydon1839]

Another excellent tutorial as always very enjoyable and always raise a smile well done Dan & the Green Aqua team 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Appreciate your support James 👍

[@168exotic]

This videos really useful for the beginner , thx alot for always making a good videos .

[@GreenAquaShop]

🙏👍

[@Trevorfoggia]

Great topic Tommy, to a new comer to this hobby I found it most useful so a big thank you. Greetings from Cumbria in the U.K. stay safe and well everyone.

[@GreenAquaShop]

😊🙏

[@i.bilen56]

Çok açıklayıcı ve gercekten çok değerli bilgi dolu bir sunum olmuş bunun için çok teşekkür ederim. Ve ayrıca altyazı seçeneğine tüm dilleri ekleme inceliğinde bulunduğunuz içinde çok teşekkür ederim 👏👍

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

Tommy the magician🤣💡 Lighting is always an interesting subject! Right now, I'm using very budget and cost-effective lighting. They work okay on my low tech simple planted tanks!! I'm striving for a high-tech "Green Aqua" tank someday😁 and the ability to grow some more specialized and carpeting plants!!👍💚 Great points to consider!! Thank you for explaining lumens and LEDs. The ones I use right now, I get off of Amazon they run 1700 lumens and 6500 Kelvin they do have adjustable red, blue and white lights. But they're very cheap and I know they're not going to last long!! Thanks for taking the time to explain all the individual lights and their features and who manufactures them!! The ADA and Twin Star lights are some I've been considering 👍 Great video and great information Tommy!! Thank you again for sharing with us!! I hope you guys have a very blessed and beautiful day! 👍🌿🐟🌿💚

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you Mary 💚👍

[@carlobena8636]

Just want to say that this is really a helpful video especially for people like me who thinks "as long as its bright, it should be fine". It gives good insights on how to choose a light without going really microscopic on the topic. I dont get why other people cry in the comments because a certain topic about the lights are not discussed elaborately knowing that there are a lot of details and intricacies to this. A good recommendation for a more specific topic for a future video is good, but some of the comments here are plain rude. I mean dont expect that all questions about aquarium lights can be answered in one video. Thats not possible. Keep it up Green Aqua!

[@IamGna]

yesterday I was watching an old video of yours about lighting... you guys are AMAZING, cheers💕

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much, glad you find it useful 👍

[@sajidettol9802]

VERY USEFUL-GOOD INFORMATION FOR STARTERS N OTHERS

[@lucy6309]

you are the best love all your videos great team keep going

[@GreenAquaShop]

😊🙏

[@Chelovek_100]

Здравствуйте. Только сейчас посмотрел это видео. Спасибо Вам большое за то что Вы делитесь своим опытом!!! Это действительно очень круто!!! Удачи Вам 👍👍👍

[@sentientsandwich1984]

Super glad I watched this. I bought a Twinstar 30B thinking about the size and not the wattage. I spent up for a nice c02 setup so might as well spend for the 300E III. Thanks! You guys saved my first build from having sad plants.

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome, glad you found this useful!

[@davidlevett9881]

Brilliant video!!! When I was starting out, I did a lot of research but still made the mistake of assuming, the more you spent, the better the outcome would be; which I guess to some degree is true, I just wish this video had been around then, I could have saved a small fortune and arguably got the same results

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yup the goal with the videos to educate viewers on some practical ways. We've been there too. And lost decent money as well. Unfortunately back then there was not any info out there which would have helped us.

[@MrAkers88]

Thank you for all the knowledge you guys give

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@terrywilliams5810]

Hi Tommy, another great informative video . You guys really are the best. Thank you so much .

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for the continuous support Terry 👍

[@AquaGardenAquariums]

Nice great comprehensive video about commercial fixtures!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you 👍 Unfortunately Skylight Hyperspot and WRGB 2 slim arrived lately. Well, next time...

[@nhatguy5543]

How To Choose The PERFECT LIGHTING For Your Planted Aquarium? .... ask your wallet..

[@GreenAquaShop]

Not a good advice that's kind of a point here

[@donnymarkowitz8413]

But that is a pretty good consideration. University or solar rgb?

[@zacharykunzer2823]

@@GreenAquaShop obviously there are disagreeing opinions everywhere, but I would argue that asking your wallet is good advice. If you can afford to spend hundreds on a light, then that’s a good route to go. You are sure to get great results.. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get amazing results from $25 worth of LED flood lights. Pretty sure MD doesn’t spend much on lighting and has some of the nicest tanks I’ve seen. The best part of a hobby is how many different ways you can do the same thing.

[@GreenAquaShop]

The point of the video was to bring closer the reality with these lights. Would be great to have a universal marking on the lights so we can compare them better. But there aren't any. So you may buy something which will never work with your 60-80cm deep tank for example.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Yup, that's true. So many ways for success. 👍

[@balazsgarai7308]

Azt a mindenit, nem semmi videó gratulálok, nagyon profin körbejártátok a témát, iszonyat sokat lehet belőle tanulni. Le a kalappal.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Köszi szépen, örülök, hogy hasznosnak találtad!

[@apoorvabishwas6009]

Awesome, very informative video 👍

[@muhammadhafizsafwanjamalud9303]

hi tommy, for chihiros there is an option on the light intensity right? so how many percent recommended/suitable light intesity with 6500k temperature should i set or maintain daily. tq

[@itsctmh]

100% Red 60% Green 90% Blue You can check out my Instagram to see the effect it has on my Iwagumi tank as compared to the default setting used in my setup video on my KZbin channel.

[@MrCarson66]

So good ! Thanks Mate !

[@arthalcy0n]

Your aquariums are so beautiful! Thank you for video.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@righez220388]

thanks guys for this! Could you please address how to properly adjust the co2 levels in relation to the light power in one of your next video?thanks again.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Noted 👍

[@sudiptapaul671]

What would be a balanced colour setting for the chihiros wrgb?

[@HE-162]

X2

[@itsctmh]

100% Red 60% Green 90% Blue You can check out my Instagram to see the effect it has on my Iwagumi tank as compared to the default setting used in my setup video on my KZbin channel.

[@benjaminliker5874]

I prefer 100% red 45% green 55% blue. The green is pretty strong so it's a balancing act.

[@TypicalMT]

I do red 100% blue 0% warm/cool/pure white 75%

[@enhncr]

I prefer their bauce settings or whatever they call it. My plants love it too:) I run it for 12h :)

[@laszloszocs7477]

Ugyes video ,mint mindig kosz a szimpla ember nek valo magyarazatokat :D

[@GreenAquaShop]

Nagyon szívesen László, örülünk, hogy hasznosnak találtad!

[@jesus-jvc]

Thank you for this useful video.🙏

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching us. :)

[@helmirani1997]

I learn a lot today. Currently I’m using chirios WRGB for my 60p. Thanks GA. Keep the good work 👍🏻

[@GreenAquaShop]

Love to hear that! Thanks for the support!

[@ruudbrouwer2088]

Thanks for sharing this knowledge👍👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@dudukf]

I hardly comment on YT, but DAMN Tommy. That was a great video.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot. :)

[@martinkuraj4223]

I recommend seeing with your own eyes. I visited Budapest at GreenAqua. Optiwhite glasses and lights really made a great wow effect. It was like seeing a fairy tale.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for your feedback Martin 👍

[@avaneeshkeerthivasan2077]

Keep going green aqua! We love your work

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks so much 👍

[@marcocogoni6079]

Very, very bravo, from Sardinia, Italy!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot. Cheers. :)

[@1.8millionvolts87]

Thankyou green aqua, very helpfull now i know what to get for my nano tank

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like the video. 👍😁

[@iwapsaputra8007]

Thanks for the nice video! For home tanks, do we need to cover the aquarium when the light is already off, but the light in my house is still on? And also when it's already morning when I open the curtain at home. Thanks!

[@ferdivlc]

X2

[@Huipie81]

No

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

Best topic❤️❤️❤️u r amazing legend ...always make something new video for us❤️

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@williamannelli3684]

3-4-21, Tamas very very educational video. I now have a much better understanding of the intricacies of aquarium lighting. I am always looking for ways to make my plants grow better and show off their color. Thank you. This is why I love Green Aqua. William, PS I am glad Balazs was not in the video! Only Kidding.

[@GreenAquaShop]

LOL William. B. :

[@sergelac5776]

Hi from Canada, Well, you made me spend this morning. For my 120 cm long x 60 cm deep, I just ordered a Chihiros WRGB. 😀

[@GreenAquaShop]

Tell us later how that works for you 👍

[@supremeleaderarmy9164]

I live in Winnipeg and am interested in ordering a chihiros in the next 2 weeks,where did u order from?

[@stevemunn367]

Wow that’s some amazing aquariums you have there 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rechelieu]

Excellent video! I learnt about LUX and Lumen. I did not know that...I am used mostly to T-8s...nice.

[@GreenAquaShop]

😊🙏

[@SnapRasta]

the best lights i have used are the Radion XR15 G5 Freshwater lights. I have tried a ton of different lights but those have been my favorite. my second would be the kessil A160WE Tuna Sun.

[@jeevandewee]

Excellent overview, thank you!

[@GreenAquaShop]

😊👍

[@English_Lessons_Pre-Int_Interm]

nice presentation tricks, dude, thank you!

[@patomoreno1210]

Great video as always, by the way, what are your color setting in the Chihiros RGB vivid 2?

[@a.p.8905]

Ein sehr gutes Video mit nützlichen Informationen,gut erklärt,weiter so ! Viele Grüsse

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for your words 👍

[@monaangela4667]

Thank you for this useful video.🙏 Aquascaping is evolving so much, there is always smth to learn. I think it is one of the most beautiful hobby in world😍 Have a wonderful week guys cheers 🙂

[@GreenAquaShop]

Hey Thanks💚 Thanks for your support. 🙏😇

[@ferdivlc]

Hello from Spain! First of all I really love your videos, I see them all and I find them really useful. I have a question for you just in case you can help me. I work in the morning so I arrive home at 15:00, I would like to enjoy my aquarium from 15 to 22 for example and here comes my problem. I have a pretty lightened dining room, even if the sun doesn’t hit directly the aquarium, the room is quite bright... my question is: would it be a problem to keep off the lights until 15:00 even if there is a bit of light in the room from 8:00 to that moment? Would it cause an algae problem or an stressed plants issue? Thank you very much! Keep doing these wonderful videos!

[@robertlonghair9532]

@greenaqua I was wondering this myself as wel. Will you be able to answer?

[@GreenAquaShop]

At home, most of us start the aquarium lights from 3-4 pm as we spend more time in the evenings, nights at home. No prob with that

[@xaviershen3831]

Great tuto ! Try to smile ! More !!

[@GreenAquaShop]

😊👍

[@lukaszpiech9130]

You are the best guys! :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Lukasz, wish we could show more in the vid. Too short. BTW Hyperspot and WRGB II slim just arrived... seems like this story never ends :)

[@lukaszpiech9130]

@@GreenAquaShop Definitely, it never ends. I've purchased few months ago Twinstar 450E, for my 45 cm tank. But before making hardscape. Now, when the hardscape is done i liked it the most when i have roots going out of the tank. So i would like to have a hanging lamp instead:( and i even haven't flooded the tank yet:(...damn:(

[@gavinyuen040680]

Was hoping to see how to determine how to set up RGB lighting for chihiros....like how many % red green blue

[@GreenAquaShop]

A good subject for another video. Maybe for a Monday shorter one

[@waltertinelli1616]

@@GreenAquaShop yes is a good idea

[@itsctmh]

100% Red 60% Green 90% Blue You can check out my Instagram to see the effect it has on my Iwagumi tank as compared to the default setting used in my setup video on my KZbin channel.

[@praveenkamble5925]

@@GreenAquaShop please do this video.. it's a topic requiring your expert input. Thank you.

[@GreenAquaShop]

😃👍

[@sumanpatra4734]

Very nice and informative. Please suggest which one we should select for Planted Aquarium - "Chihiros A II Series" or "Twinstar B line Version III"

[@maikolrodrigues]

Thanks for the video!!

[@GreenAquaShop]

You are welcome.

[@nightmare3484]

Thanks for the useful info ...

[@marcusshhiew5047]

Tommy, A big thank you for creating such a informative education video. Perfect Short and detailed explanation. Yes sometime too many technical information will confuse many new aqua scaping beginner. You are another master level humble guy.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏😇

[@alipetuniashow]

Thank you the only thing I was stressing about with planted tanks was lighting.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@Bruno_Amaro]

Thanks for this video, it helps a lot. Great video

[@GreenAquaShop]

Sounds good. Thanks. :)

[@MrGhostsword]

Great video.. about par.. just buy a par meter.. and measure what you got.. especially when scaping with overhangs, etc.. loved the video.. well done.

[@krisnaive]

Excellent Video

[@GreenAquaShop]

🙏😊

[@darrenderousse4804]

Another great informative video from the wonderful world of aquascaping!! Thanks Tommy for the info! I have a chihiros rgb 60cm and hope it’s powerful enough for a high tech tank my next scape a uns 60u!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Glad you like the video. 👍😁

[@supermeseriasu]

chihiros rgb 60cm is good for 80 cm tank ?

[@darrenderousse4804]

@@supermeseriasu it’s could work if the legs reach the edges of the tank or you suspend the light! But the left and right sides might be a little darker than the middle! If you suspend it you could turn the light all the way to 100% and raise the light higher so the light could reach the edges!

[@droiid123]

Thanks for video. Very helpful for me, becouse i will soon make a new akva tank with many of plants, this help me choose the right one. Little correction : 14:28 ,, Twinstar B line is NOT white LED, its described like RGB LED (i have one :-), actualy its WRGB - it have white leds too (some of lights are WRB - white, red, blue, some RGB - without white, some WRG - white, red, green) but its true, you cannot set individual color channels on Twinstar Line B. Iam from Czech republic but i hope, that I will look at your store in person. Hopefully in the summer I will find some time for a little motorcycle ride. I really admire your work and you are a great inspiration and helper for me. Thanks for that.

[@pearlfectfishtanks]

Very useful! 👍🏻 I am planning to buy Chihiros C2 RGB for my next cube 30 project.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot. It's a good choose. ;) Lóri

[@grigoriosbakoulas4320]

I would like to ask about lighting fixtures for the Rio 180 for natural plants

[@LukaszTiiger]

Great material! THX! :)

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Lukasz. :)

[@wolfinthesno]

I know that you guys cant possibly cover, or expect to stock every light in the market, but i bought a Finnex 24/7 Planted light for 2 different tanks, and they work absolutely wonderfully. I have had 4 different scapes under them, all 4 flourished, 3 of which were no co2 injection, one of my current scapes is being injected with co2. This light cost me around $85 dollars at the time, i think they have come up in price to around $100, but i would pay that again if i were to setup another tank. The 24 hour cycle is fully adjustable, i run about 12 hours on, with the first 2 or three hours as a gradual ramp up to 10 o'clock when the light is on full power, then around 3 it begins to ramp back down. In the evening it sits at avery low "Moon light setting". Morning starts at 6 am, with a nice redish "Sunrise color". RGB, and the 24 hour cycle is adjusted via a remote. I wish that they had an app controlled one, but i am fine with the remotes. Just one that i think deserves a bit of praise as i have been running mine for about 2 years now, and it is quite impressive still when i watch the preview of my 24 hour cycle how well it controls the lighting, and then when it is on at MAX its stunningly bright. My one real complaint with it would be that the remote has to be pointed DIRECTLY at the sensor which if your sitting in front of the tank making time and lighting adjustments can be a bit finicky but i have found once you get past this, the light is phenomenal. If in the next 3 to 5 years it dies, i will certainly be ordering a new one. Just something to consider.

[@nemo8649]

Hi Tommy... The video is amazing... I have a question...what light setting do you recommend for a new tank ... I have light Chichiros Wrgb 2... 60 Thanks

[@peterdolsina5761]

Hi Tommy, Is Dennerle Power-led 5.0 really better than Dennerle Style led 8 W or did you make a mistake? Thank you for your answer!

[@NoOneIsLikeWinona]

Yeah. Good question.

[@denneboomguy]

Great vid!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks a lot.

[@abnails]

I have the uns 90 u (35 l /22w/22h 68 gallons) so what size the platone light can be best for my new planted aquarium buddy. ? Thanks up front. Your answer advice would help a lot for beginners like me

[@anthonykontos7931]

Best video so far not biased on any name in particular just facts and useful information and tips. I think I’m going to buy the Chihiros WRGB II LED (Built-in Bluetooth) WRGBII 120 since I have a 60 gallon tank. Can this work on a rimmed tank?

[@SandBar1998]

Thank you for the informative comparison. You stated that you run your lights at 100% from the beginning. It looks as your lights are also hung high above your scapes. Could you share your PAR levels? Thank you!

[@stevet9487]

Thanks for the education.👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching 😃

[@coulmmartin7582]

Thanks ! Great video again, and it helps a lot ! I just have a concern, as many led light are really powerful, I was wondering if you are using every light at 100% of their power no matter the tank, or if you adjust the maximum accordingly to the category of plants you are using ?

[@maxl8061]

well depends if you get algae problems. Less intencity and lenghts in lighting means less algae most of the time.

[@darekkwiek1437]

Good Job Guys greeting from UK

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Darek 👍

[@DavidMartinez-cq2uo]

Great video as usual!! I use Chihiros cIi RGB well planted 30L tank and 8 hours with 30 min Ramp, would be about 7:30 or better to put 7 hours ramp included? And with CO2 inyection, at what time ON/OFF? Thanks legends!!!

[@heroz2056]

You need to turn on your co2 inject 2hours before the light goes on. (Balazs said that)

[@michaelfacchinetti6832]

oase premium light can be used with oase styleline too?

[@WolfieAquascaping]

I cant wait to see the skylight above one of your tanks someday 🤭🤞

[@GreenAquaShop]

Tried it this week, but we miss the color switcher so i think we need to run another round with the manufacturer. Pretty decent one!

[@sschario60]

Will plants thrive if the 7-8 hours are split? Say 2 hours in the morning; 5 hours in the evening? Or will they do better running continuously? Thanks. Wonderful presentation - quite helpful. 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

They will do better without the "daytime fiesta" 👍

[@niteshsetin]

I am using twinstar 600 EA.. Pretty happy with the results.. May be later once if i wanted to go for more higher end this guide is really helpful 😊

[@GreenAquaShop]

😃👍

[@greggc68]

Nice introduction to current lights on the market. Though I think saying "this is for beginners, this is for mid level, and this is for advanced aquascapers " falls a little short on useful information. The thing is that people buy according to their budget and what's available and not according to their level of skill. I know I do. You mention light settings on Chihiros that may not be most optimal for plants. And I say: "Oh cool! That's the question that bugs me since I bought this light! And you say: "Thank you for watching! See you next time!" A more in-depth info on this would be great.

[@Letycs]

It's a lot of information but it's hardly useful. It's especially info overload for newbies which are the target audience here. Being one myself, I just want a decently priced light that will grow my plants. I don't need some HD shit. I just need something that will work and something that is affordable. This video didn't help whatsoever.

[@GreenAquaShop]

Hopefully, you will find the info you're looking for. 👍 If you only use the categorization from this one you will be fine. You do not need other things like Par, Lux etc as this confuses you.

[@Letycs]

@@GreenAquaShop Seems like a back handed/condescending kind of comment to me. Maybe you'd like to choose a better title for your video that isn't entirely misleading. You know, click bait. Something along the lines of 'the inner workings of your light fixtures' instead of saying you're going to help people choose the best of the best lighting which you absolutely didn't do. At first this looked like it was going to be a comparison of the lights, the brands, what was overpriced garbage to stay away from and what you should ultimately look for in your price point and quickly turned into 'look at this, this exists, let me give you an infomercial about light itself instead of telling you anything about any of the products you actually came to know about'. It's asinine to be like 'you don't have to use the stuff that confuses you'. That's not what it's about. It's about the fact that we were very much misled into thinking you were basically going to do a review of the best products to use which turned into a history lesson on the origin of aquarium lighting and how the light itself worked. Cool, not what we asked for though. You did the bare minimum to talk about any of the products except for the very much realistically out of reach ones for the average person unless you just have money coming out your ass. Most of all I'm upset I wasted my time watching it thinking it would actually help, losing sleep for work over click bait. I mean God forbid I want to hear about what I came here for based on the title. Not cool, dude. If you wanted to make a comprehensive guide on the inner machinisms of light, cool, do it, but not under the guise of helping people choose the best lighting for their need and price point which is what people literally came for.

[@GreenAquaShop]

OK, people, chill. :) No need to lecture us. We get the message, and actually many team members are answering these comments. Tommy is not one of them, btw. I'm Balazs, just to make things clear. We try our best when we do these videos, and sometimes our best is not enough, especially when you have to present a huge variety of products. This channel squeezes in as much info an entertainment into these videos as possible, but please don't expect us to give you customised advice in them. Your local fish-shop would do. If you live in Europe and wish to order from Green Aqua for example, and you drop us a mail to our regular customer support line, or you call us, we'll be happy to listen to what you need, what kind of tank you have and what is your tech that supports that tank, and then we'll be able to give you 2-3 options you can choose from. Another possibility: for example if you have a 60p tank, you can just look up the Green Aqua website's lights section and filter accordingly, look at the prices, remember the types of lights mentioned in the video to be able to categorise the lights you see on the website, and you'll be able to make a decision without a question. Peace.

[@Letycs]

@@GreenAquaShop It's not lecturing just to share valid criticism just because you may not agree. That is the point of the ability to comment on a public platform on the internet. I don't care who is responding, the message can be passed on although I know it most likely won't. Nobody was asking for specific, tailored information. Doing simple product reviews shouldn't be that hard of a concept to understand and has nothing to do with asking for highly fine tuned information. People look to those experienced in the industry for advice on products that work and products to avoid, even if it's all just personal preference, so that they might be able to make a more informed decision before making a purchase. A lot of these things are highly expensive and you won't know if it really does anything for you or actually harms you until it's probably too late to get your money back. Now, for the sake of clarity, I personally am in the market for planted betta tanks, looking for lights that work well enough for plants to grow but ones that don't bother my betta. Something that's decently priced. There's so much back and forth about every little thing in this hobby that I question why I got into it, but I do it for my fish because I want them to have the best life I can afford to give them. I probably over paid already just on substrate, but I've already spent $75 alone on fluval substrate after spending a few weeks in debate on substrates and I'm contemplating 'pool filter sand', as I've been recommended, for some aesthetic difference because it's relatively cheap and I've heard nothing negative about it. It takes longer than it should to make decisions on every little thing because there are so many worrying, negative comments about fish deaths involving products and I just need to be done worrying about it. It seems like almost no one agrees on anything in this industry so it's frustrating to not get seemingly simple answers for weeks on end. I have two jobs, this shouldn't be stressing me out the way it is.

[@carlossalinas6234]

Awesome! Very informative on all the lights I was considering!!

[@martinpayne3335]

Be interesting to know rough heights above the waterline or rather from the substrate that you hang your lights at.

[@andywright41]

That video will be great for people who are new to the hobby. Tommy is always a good laugh. And please ignore the negative whoppers who sadly reply.

[@GreenAquaShop]

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[@HuuChi93]

Hi Tommy, Great video with a lot of useful informations for beginners like me. I just got a WRGB 2 yesterday and kind of lost in the colour setting. Can u do a video about how to balance the RGB colors and how do these rgb colours affect on the plants? Thanks ^^

[@NoOneIsLikeWinona]

I got mine not so long ago. Frankly speaking this light sucks for growing plants. Only beautiful picture.

[@HuuChi93]

@@NoOneIsLikeWinona so which light do u recommend to grow plants?

[@NoOneIsLikeWinona]

@@HuuChi93 it depends on your sizes. Chinese Chihiros A series will definitely let you grow plants because it is very powerful leds and they are comparably price comfortable. SDK makes special orders of leds according to your needs and sizes of the aquarium. If you have money buy ONF and ADA those are very good ones. Amazing lights but cost fortune. If aquarium sizes are like Dennerle than get Dennerle leds. Their lights are also very good for aquascaping.

[@HuuChi93]

@@NoOneIsLikeWinona thank you for tips man. I am looking forward to build a 60p tank, but I am afraid that my 45cm wrgb 2 can’t give enough light, if so I might get a new a2 chihiros to help it out. Buying another wrgb 60 is too expensive lol

[@jessicarowell227]

This video is great! Thank you. Do you have experience with Kessil? Where would you place them in this hierarchy of lighting options? I’m thinking of getting their smallest one (the Tuna Sun A80) for my new 30C tank. I’m just curious what you guys think, since you have so much experience with many different lights. Thanks!

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks Jessica. Most of the Kessils are mid-intense lights. Good ones especially if you after some shimmering effect from the spot light. 👍

[@jessicarowell227]

@@GreenAquaShop excellent. Yes, I love that shimmering effect through the plants. It reminds me of a rainforest! Thank you!

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome 👍

[@e-v-e-rything]

25:24 You almost forgot to say the “bell, notification, subscribe” thingy 😂 Nonetheless... this is a good information for the lighting system of planted tanks. I got Chihiros C301 for my 30cm tanks and A501 for my 50cm community tank. They’re all controlled by Commander1 so they’ll be ON at 12:30 and goes OFF by 8:30 automatically. And yeah, if you keep the lights ON longer than 8hrs per day, problems with algae is TRUE!

[@GreenAquaShop]

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[@paulocidrao]

I'm building a new scape with a 100cm L x 60cm H x 45 cm W tank with C02 with a wide range of plants and Dragon stone. My question is about the light: I don't see much in the aquascape world for using Fluval Plant 2 lights which I was thinking of buying to replace my Fluval Aquasky.. Do you think Fluval Plant 2 lights are adequate for aquascapes and this size / deep tank? Also why do these lights never seem to be mentioned for aquascapes? Thanks for any advice and keep up the great work 😷👍

[@saiaquarium5945]

Thanks for information 😌😌😌

[@GreenAquaShop]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@GreenAquaShop]

You're welcome!

[@andytchir8601]

Would you recommend more of a flood light style-light for a cube aquarium? I have one 35 gallon (50cmx50cmx50cm)

[@djewane1159]

When I bought dymax iq9 dropoff tank, it comes with dymax spacex. Iam not to sure about that space X light by dymax but they said is a high end side but I still don't like it. Luckily the manager said I can swap with another light which is similar values. So i choose wrgb Vivid 2 slim. Is wrgb vivid 2 slim studio light is on Spacial high end site or basic? My fish and plants colour were all pop out n I love it. Can i know about what's my wrgb Vivid 2 slim studio? Thanks 😊

[@JustACatLover]

Is the Chihiros WRGB II Slim good for 60P high tech aquarium?