Beamswork LED Lights

[CharlesMTF]

My kids' crabitat needs a light. Its a 10 gallon with glass top. Been looking at the Beamswork LED lights all over Ebay. Aquarium enthusiasts seem to like them, considering what you get for their cost. Anyone have any experience with them? And, should I be avoiding anything too bright, for fear of algae growth?

[aussieJJDude]

Algae growth in a crabitat??? Algae often requires to be submerged in water to grow, or in extremely high humidity levels. I've never had algae growth in my crabitat, even after using a lighting system. As long as you have the necessary day/night cycles, they will be fine with the bright lights. If needed, you could easily purchase a chepo "replica" of ebay for half the price and does the same job, and probably at a lower lumen and wattage in comparison. Even LED floodlights would work well!

[GotButterflies]

Maybe he meant in the water? Even if you had algae the crabs would probably eat it I have never had algae in my crabitat either. I am not familiar with LEDs, sorry.

[aussieJJDude]

Even then, one should be doing constant maintanence - daily - washing and cleaning the water bowls, so algae growth wouldn't be a problem. And even then, algae growth will ensure that any debris that gets kicked in - or for some, the toilet - converts the ammonia into less harmful nitrates.

[CharlesMTF]

Ok... was concerned it could be problem since the tank is humid. Good to know, thx.

[GotButterflies]

I would like to mention that my tanks are by a window. I use uvb bulbs. For the past two days I have left my lights off, allowing only natural light in, and am enjoying my crabbies more. It's been great!


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