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Looking at using 2 of these to replace the twin flouros in the hood of my Aqua One 620T tank.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2X-LED-Flood-Light-30W-220V-warm-White-Wash-Light-Outdoor-Lighting-/201438662153?

Looks like I can connect them to switch individually and I can fit them neatly in the original hood after I strip all the old flouro stuff out.

Cool white, 6-6500k.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

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jayc Shrimp Guru

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Woah. That's way too much light for that size of tank.

Maybe one would be a better idea.

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OK, my mistake I guess.

What would you suggest if I want to use 2 lights? 

The original flouros in this tank are 18w, but are reported to be too weak for plant growth, as well as notorious for bulb failure.

These lights come in 10 and 20w as well, maybe 2x 20w?

I would expect that while LED's are said to be brighter per watt than flouros, there'll be some "optimism" in the ratings given on ebay LEDs.

I should point out that while the tank is only 60cm wide, it is about 70cm deep.

http://www.fantaseaaquariums.com.au/content/aqua-one-aquastyle-620t

I have an electrical/instrument license and can wire anything. I'd like to have 2 lights so as to use both switches and for versatility of how I light the tank.

I'm reading that cool white at 6000-6500k are the way to go for plant growth/freshwater?

I'd really appreciate some advice here, as I want to get this tank set up asap.

Cheers again

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