AquaNano 40 LED light options

[Ruke]

Hi quick question/discussion, i have an aquanano 40 heavily planted and dosed daily liquid carbon and weekly water changes with Easy Life Pro Fito with standard light.
I want to upgrade light to something brighter and looks nicer from the LED range
Can people recommend a good LED under hundred pounds?
I like the look of
Beamswork 6500k Planted Tropical Aquarium LED light unit 18 Inch dimensions and technical information :
50,000 hour life span
Super slim housing
54 x .24w 6500k LED's
Fits aquariums from 17 -21 inch (45 - 55cm)
6500k
1020 Lumens

What do people think about this

 

[James D]

Have a scan around the lighting section, there are quite a few discussions on this subject on the first page alone (although no definitive answers! ). I use one of these myself 58cm LED Aquarium plant Light 180 White lamps 8000K for 56~61cm tank lighting | eBay and I've got no complaints but it's by no means what you'd describe as powerful.

And welcome to the forum! 🙂

 

[Rob P]

Also

Fits aquariums from 17 -21 inch (45 - 55cm)

Your aquarium is 40x40x40cm so presumably the light you mention wouldn't fit.

Hello as well 🙂

 

[Ruke]

Thanks for advice good spot about the size i prob need to get the smaller size.
Is it worth aiming to get a good second hand led light or just get new

 

[James D]

I think it was Martin In China said he had a 400mm one over his tank.

I haven't seen too many secondhand LEDs but if you find one you like you may as well go for it.

 

[Ruke]

Thank for all the advice im going to get a Fluval Daylight Aqualife & Plant LED Nano Aquarium Lamp and then do a review on it

 

[Alastair]

Thank for all the advice im going to get a Fluval Daylight Aqualife & Plant LED Nano Aquarium Lamp and then do a review on it

Hi ruke,
Im using this exact light and can tell you its a fantastic. Well worth the money and the colour it gives is fantastic.
'Lava Negro' | UK Aquatic Plant Society im currently in the process of writing a review up of it but its great.