{"product":{"product_id":"B01C84SLRO","title":"NICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light, Fish Tank Light with Extendable Brackets, White and Blue LEDs, Size 18 to 24 Inch, 11 Watts","price":"27.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Z+s0BbH4L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO"},"comments":[{"body":"That is way too bright. Could cause major algae growth too because of excess light \r\n\r\n [Edit: I would recommend one of these light strips off amazon. I have two and they work damn well. They also have a nightmode included which looks very pleasant](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C84SLRO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"SuperHorribleGrammar"},{"body":"I tend to go one size larger than the tank it's going to be on just for the LED density you should check this guy out\r\n\r\nNICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light, Fish Tank Light with Extendable Brackets, White and Blue LEDs, Size 18 to 24 Inch, 11 Watts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_i_WVQ93DJPDH20VER8MWS7\r\n\r\nIf you don't want the overhang go for the 12 to 18 in","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"glenn781"},{"body":"Aquarium LED for a planted tank, [tank long](https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-ClassicLED-Aquarium-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2H33JX391EPEY\u0026amp;keywords=nicrew%2Bclassic\u0026amp;qid=1643551039\u0026amp;s=pet-supplies\u0026amp;sprefix=nicrew%2Bclassic%2Cpets-intl-ship%2C64\u0026amp;sr=1-5\u0026amp;th=1). Economy versions as Nicrew Classic are enough for a low tech planted tank. For a more bright high tech tank, the they have more advanced versions.","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"dt8mn6pr"},{"body":"his tanks parameters are currently \r\n\r\nammonia: 0ppm\r\nnitrites: 0ppm\r\nnitrates: 10ppm (just did a water change the other day)\r\nph is a little high, closer to 8.\r\n\r\ni only have a gravel substrate but i’ve also heard you can use gravel and supplement with root tabs (i’ve looked at aquarium co-op’s version)\r\n\r\ni’m also looking at this light and a few others \r\nNICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light, Fish Tank Light with Extendable Brackets, White and Blue LEDs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_84RGDGD2Q5BWGZ17T04D?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nalong with the basic plants! swords, anubias, crypt, maybe even rotala rotundifolia ? also look for a good easy surface plant!!","subreddit_name":"bettafish","author":"theadl13"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/NICREW-ClassicLED-Aquarium-Extendable-Brackets/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?crid=2EUB5IKM49E7E\u0026amp;keywords=nicrew\u0026amp;qid=1638045996\u0026amp;sprefix=nicrew%2Caps%2C122\u0026amp;sr=8-10\r\n\r\nThis is what I use on my 5 gallon tanks. Great for the plants I have - various anubias, bucephalandra, vallisneria, hornwort, and subwassertang. I have to pull out fistfuls of vallisneria and hornwort every weekend","subreddit_name":"PlantedTank","author":"ranticalion"},{"body":"Is there a special type of lighting I need for my bioactive setup? I am currently in the process of building mine and just have an led overhead light similar to the one you have (looks like it). I thought an LED light would work fine. here is the link https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C84SLRO/ref=ppx\\_yo\\_dt\\_b\\_search\\_asin\\_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"bioactive","author":"frogguy955"},{"body":"Nicrew LED from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_O6BNBbCS18ZBQ\r\n\r\nI have it over a DIY plexiglass cover I cut out if clear 1/4 inch plexiglass to replace the original hood that cracked.Does An amazing job with the plants. I should have done LED years ago!","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"Voodoo7007"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C84SLRO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nI'll be using this for my 20L and ive been using this on a 10g before and it seems too strong imo that it causes so much algae even though i only put it on for 6 hours. Should I get a new light that is weaker? I have sand substrate and I'll probably put my amazon sword or low tech plants","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"giwnet"},{"body":"I'll try to remember best I can. The tanks been cycling for about 2 years now and I had a ton of issues in the beginning mostly with algae but now things seem pretty happy. Moved it away from any windows and reduced the lighting.\r\nFor substrate I started off with flourite but just recently added fluval stratum and the plants really seem to enjoy it.\r\nPlants:\r\n- Anubias Barteri off of ebay (plantsfactory)\r\n- Everything else is from petco/petsmart and I honestly don't remember the names\r\nLight is off of Amazon and I added some window tinting to bring the brightness down(algae is a pain):\r\n- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C84SLRO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\nFilter is an Aqueon\r\nI use API CO2 Booster occasionally(not really sure if this is doing anything)\r\nFor all water changes I use api quick start and api stress coat\r\nAn Aqueon heater\r\nThere's some seiryu stone in there too\r\n\r\nThink that's about it. Hope it helps!","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"DYGAZ"},{"body":"My bf has been using a spare fish tank light (one meant for planted tanks) over his plants and they’re flourishing better than mine under my plant grow light!!\r\n\r\n[I think it was this one](https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fab_KJ8AFbH0SSDP7)","subreddit_name":"succulents","author":"damped-HO"},{"body":"It's a Nicrew light from Amazon \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qSVpFbC81T3QN\r\n\r\nI've actually been thinking about getting a different one so I can adjust the lighting. It's a great light, it's just very bright and I add personification to Zaba, so I start thinking, \"Man, if that were me, those lights would bug the shit out of me.\" 😅","subreddit_name":"bettafish","author":"Melaegan"},{"body":"I use these in various sizes for all my tanks and have had excellent luck with them. Fairly cheap too!\r\n\r\nNICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light, Fish Tank Light with Extendable Brackets, White and Blue LEDs, Size 20 to 27 Inch, 11 Watts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oVh4BbED88HMA","subreddit_name":"terrariums","author":"Fealieu"},{"body":"The Current USA Satellite Freshwater comes with a dimmer as well, so that part is nice since you have more options for timers that way like a cheap plug timer from the hardware store.\r\n\r\nIf you're going CurrentUSA, you could also look into their ramp timers for the same gradual on/off as the NICREW ramp timer/dimmer as well. They're much more expensive so I prefer the NICREW, but they are an option and they've worked fine for me when I can remember how to use them.\r\n\r\nAlso, the NICREW ClassicLED has a 20-26\" model:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/","subreddit_name":"PlantedTank","author":"Camallanus"},{"body":"I have a 20g long and love the Nicrew light from Amazon. [Link](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/ref=twister_B0772N6YMJ?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1)\r\n\r\nIt has a blue light mode with only blue LEDs and a daylight mode with both blue and white LEDs. It has legs that sit on the rim of the tank and can be adjusted to your length.","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"38N_84W"},{"body":"20g tall would probably do well with the 20-27\" NICREW. It was a little too strong for my 10g tanks, so I had to add a $6 dimmer to those ones:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C84SLRO/\r\n\r\nI would use the 10g as a fry/growout tank and the 20g tall as a tank for whatever you want to breed. Maybe try some Pseudomugil furcatus/Furcata Rainbowfish/Forktail Rainbowfish\r\n\r\nIn addition to the shelving units /u/DreamGirly_ suggested, a cheap DIY could be cinderblocks and 2x4 (or whatever dimensions) wood shelves. I like the look of shelving units more, but the cinderblocks+wood shelves were cheaper.","subreddit_name":"Aquariums","author":"Camallanus"}]}