{"product":{"product_id":"B0191EWII2","title":"NICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light, Fish Tank Light with Extendable Brackets, White and Blue LEDs, Size 12 to 18 Inch, 6 Watts","price":"19.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BO+a6okgS._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0191EWII2"},"comments":[{"body":"Tips - \r\n\r\n- Swap out the gravel for sand, it's far easier to clean\r\n\r\n- Dont waste money on fake decor, it's quite expensive. Go for live plants - anubias, java ferns, java moss, moss balls, and anarcharis are very easy. Amazon swords and most crypts are also fairly easy but they will definitely require root tabs. Plants will improve water quality and will act as a buffer for any 'oops' ammonia spikes.\r\n\r\n- the [nicrew](https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-Aquarium-Light-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1507068566\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=nicrew+led+aquarium+light) lights on amazon are super cheap and work well for low-light, low-tech setups\r\n\r\n- r/aquaswap always has great deals on plants. Especially floaters, bettas love them, and they soak up nitrates like nothing else. ","subreddit_name":"bettafish","author":"flizomica"},{"body":"I've had good luck with Nicrew lights; they come in a variety of sizes. [Here are some on Amazon.](https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-ClassicLED-Aquarium-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=asc_df_B0191EWII2/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=167149786275\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=7302824241240525076\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9027770\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-313113204696\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;th=1)\r\nThere are plenty of other good lights out there though, hard to go wrong.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you're getting a light, I'd highly recommend an outlet timer. Consistent lightning can help with algae, etc.\r\n\r\nTake care.","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"december454"},{"body":"These plants are gonna rot in this setup. And it will kill your betta.\r\n\r\nLive plants need a legit light or they melt/rot. If you'd like to operate on the dirt cheap, pick up something [like this](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_2PKE860H60AMV8G5V8WB?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)\r\n\r\nI'd pull the plant tho. It's gonna do more damage than good until you get some real structure in place.","subreddit_name":"bettafish","author":"swisscheesefarts"},{"body":"Thank you!\r\n\r\nLive plants aren't really hard, here's some good tips for a low-tech setup:\r\n\r\n- Photoperiod of 8hrs, get a light timer. \r\n\r\n- Get some seachem flourish (dose 1x a week) and seachem root tabs.\r\n\r\n- Pick easy, low-light plants. Anubias, java ferns, java moss, moss balls, anacharis, amazon swords, and some crypts are all pretty undemanding. Also check r/aquaswap for easy plant bundles!\r\n\r\n- If you don't have a light, [these lights on amazon](https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-Aquarium-Light-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1507923889\u0026amp;sr=8-4\u0026amp;keywords=nicrew+led+aquarium+light) are super cheap and work well for the above plants.","subreddit_name":"bettafish","author":"flizomica"},{"body":"My money's on this light from Amazon, as /u/Gredival said, it's sold under many different names, chinese.manufactured LED. The nicrew on Amazon has loads of good reviews tho and at a price that's not too painful at all.\r\n\r\nNICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light, Fish Tank Light with Extendable Brackets, White and Blue LEDs, 6W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AiKZAbAGYQ19B","subreddit_name":"AquaSwap","author":"240strong"},{"body":"Thank you! I don’t know if you saw the before post that I put in a comment, but I was shocked with this finished product. I was like, “woah, this actually looks nice!” Haha \r\n\r\nI am using [these lights ](https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-ClassicLED-Aquarium-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2)","subreddit_name":"PlantedTank","author":"shelbsbelbs"},{"body":"I bought a Hygger plant light. I like it so far. My plants weren't doing the best, but now they are. This is exactly what I bought, but maybe they have the size you need. \r\n\r\n[Hygger Light](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0191EWII2?psc=1\u0026amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)\r\n\r\nNicrew is also I guess a good one.","subreddit_name":"bettafish","author":"TootieFruit7"},{"body":"Want to attempt at growing a carpet in a walsted method 3 gallon tank(*most likely a low tech*). I understand this will be slow, not super bushy, and potentially won't work. I just want to know about other people's results that also attempted this.\r\n\r\nThinking about Monte Carlos, Pearl weed, and Echinodorus Tenellus (Dwarf chain sword).\r\n\r\nWould a [NICREW ClassicLED Light](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0191EWII2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) be enough to grow a carpet?","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"Bumkei"},{"body":"Nope! Only dose liquid fert once a week and DIY root tabs! I also use a really cheap NICREW light that I bought from [Amazon for $18](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_lh8aGbX9TV62H?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1). But because the light was too short for my tank, I had to use a random LED lamp to compensate for the part of the tank with no light. :D\r\n\r\nBut I wish I had Co2! I would be growing pretty red plants if I did! XD","subreddit_name":"PlantedTank","author":"chiichi88520"},{"body":"Your best bet for a 10 gallon tank is going to be petco. They are $10 right now. \r\n\r\nAs for plants, This subreddit is the best for it. Lots of people sell starter packages regularly. \r\n\r\nFor a light, I would go with a Nicrew light from Amazon. The 10 gallon sized one would be about $15-20. Its a great light for the price. \r\n\r\nFor a heater I would stick with names brands. I personally only use Eheim heaters. They are very well made and not too expensive. For a 10 gallon you will only need a 50-100 watt one. \r\n\r\nFor filtration you can use a Hang on back filter or a sponge filter. My personal favorite for a smaller tank is a hang on back with a sponge on the intake. Also if you get a HOB filter ditch the filter media it comes with and just stuff a sponge and some filter floss in there. You can get a bag of pure polyester stuffing in the fabrics section of walmart for $4. It works amazing for filtering out particles. The sponge is good for holding bacteria because you will need to replace the wadd of filter floss(polyester) every month or so at least(one bag will last you at least 2 years at this rate). \r\n\r\nHere is the nicrew light I mentioned. Its a great light. \r\n\r\nhttps://smile.amazon.com//dp/B0191EWII2","subreddit_name":"AquaSwap","author":"iamacannibal"},{"body":"Is your tank dirted? Type of light and wattage are both important for this.      \r\n\r\nI have had luck with MC in dirted tanks with this [Nicrew](https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-ClassicLED-Aquarium-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2) light from amazon on both a 2.5g and a 5g, and I'm about to start it on a 12g. The ferts should definitely help though. CO2 isn't necessary as I've found out, but it grows VERY slow without it. ","subreddit_name":"PlantedTank","author":"kananjarrus"},{"body":"No problem! If you're interested in a planted tank, this light is really affordable , fits well on a 12\" cube, and has been growing my (easy mode) plants well. (Link is to Amazon Canada)\r\n\r\nNICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x2euDbDRFK25S","subreddit_name":"Aquascape","author":"JaneSawyerMakes"},{"body":"the tank is 8 gallons and it is about 12x12. I just saw this on amazon is it any good? [mazon.com/NICREW-ClassicLED-Aquarium-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=asc\\_df\\_B0191EWII2/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=167149786275\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=16460284305609780622\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9005929\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-313113204696\u0026amp;th=1](https://mazon.com/NICREW-ClassicLED-Aquarium-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=asc_df_B0191EWII2/?tag=hyprod-20\u0026amp;linkCode=df0\u0026amp;hvadid=167149786275\u0026amp;hvpos=\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvrand=16460284305609780622\u0026amp;hvpone=\u0026amp;hvptwo=\u0026amp;hvqmt=\u0026amp;hvdev=c\u0026amp;hvdvcmdl=\u0026amp;hvlocint=\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9005929\u0026amp;hvtargid=pla-313113204696\u0026amp;th=1)","subreddit_name":"PlantedTank","author":"Chief132312421"},{"body":"It's a nicrew led light.\r\nThis one: https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-ClassicLED-Aquarium-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2\r\nThe soil is just ordinary tropica aquasoil.\r\nThe white ''strip'' you see, is actually remnants of sand, which I switched out for coloured gravel. No unnatural barriers.","subreddit_name":"shrimptank","author":"LittleBrah"},{"body":"10gallon, sand over soil substrate, planted with crypts and swords. Running [this Nicrew light](https://www.amazon.ca/NICREW-Aquarium-Light-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B0191EWII2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1539196595\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=nicrew+led+aquarium+light), which might be my problem, though I had the same algae when I was running a fluorescent before. It's only on for 3 hours and I can't keep this green algae down -- it's on everything the day after I suck it all up! I can't peel it off - it falls apart easily, not hairy. I stopped adding ferts weeks ago hoping it would hinder it. ","subreddit_name":"PlantedTank","author":"enlitenme"}]}