Those are really nice lights that you have on there I like the way you can adjust those I run Hygger on my 55 it's the full spectrum light which is really nice you can control the lights to make them just like what you did making it dimmer cuz I have some angel fish that are real jerks and need to calm down so I put calmer lights on for them
That 300 beast is just incredible. Is there possibly a way to arrange your studio to put that 300 directly behind you as the background for live streams. I'm no video person, it's just a thought that might look cool. Thank you for the lighting demo, that gives ideas.
Planted tanks need a full spectrum led light source for a minimum 8-9 hours and most hobbyists ark this time for their enjoyment.. in a fish only system such as predator, Lake Malawi or Lake Tanganyika spectrum lights are not needed, heck these types of tanks don’t even need lights at all. Plants need lights coral need lights, reptiles and humans need lights. Fish do not need lights, you illuminate a fish only system for your enjoyment and nothing else, anyone who has been in this hobby any length of time knows the minute a product has aquarium, fish or tank in its title it automatically allows the manufacturer to place a higher than needed price tag. Anyone who has gone to the trouble of ordering or making a LARGE custom tank for a fish only system I’d go straight to a DIY store or Amazon and go straight to the external/outside environmental protected lighting section and choose a combination of warm and cool flood light led 70-80watt equivalent your fish colours will truly pop and heck you would even get that shimmer effect with your water movement.
Good points. But not how I roll. The best color I’ve seen in African Cichlids has been under sun light. The best approximation we have of sun light are full spectrum lights. Common lights are mostly yellow and I think they don’t do fish justice. Besides, do you really think that someone who has paid between 2k and 6k for a custom tank is then going to go to Home Depot and cobble together a $40 light fixture? The DIY lights I see are usually clunky. I much prefer both the lighting and thin clean look of LED full spectrum lights. But to reach their own. You have to go with what you are comfortable with and there’s room in the hobby for every type of lighting.
@@BenOchart I’m just giving a non bias point of view as not meaning to insult you or your channel but as a fish tank influencer which let’s not pretend is exactly what you are as you have members and patrons supporting you, that there are very different avenues you could explain. Also I have a custom tank that yes cost a pretty penny, mine came with a hood that would easily hide bulky lights. I’m fully live planted but if only a fish only system I’d have gone straight to a budget light choice, which by the way the new led weather proof are just as slim as a Fluval plant 3.0 but yes they have a mounting bracket.. A gent in England only uses DIY flood lights his channel is MD Aquatics his Discus really pop under these lights so maybe don’t throw to much shade at this idea.. also warm white and cool white are the major bulbs in full spectrum.
Both tanks look absolutely perfect and the lightning is really showing the beauty of those tanks. Well done brother.
The Lights look great Ben
Nice tips on the lighting 👌
Very en-lighting :) Thanks Ben !! Tanks looks A1
Great video bro 😎 thanks
Hey. Ben 🐠. 💡. I like the lights. Gonna get for my 150. 💯
Looks pretty bright from here. Loving the colors on the fish!!🐟
I love the way this tank looks and the blend of sand is awesome 👌. I love the new tank too 😀.
Beautiful cichlid collections Ben! ❤
Thank you John.
Tanks look great!! Thanks for the info!!
Both tanks are awesome. Thumbs up
Those are really nice lights that you have on there I like the way you can adjust those I run Hygger on my 55 it's the full spectrum light which is really nice you can control the lights to make them just like what you did making it dimmer cuz I have some angel fish that are real jerks and need to calm down so I put calmer lights on for them
That 300 beast is just incredible. Is there possibly a way to arrange your studio to put that 300 directly behind you as the background for live streams. I'm no video person, it's just a thought that might look cool. Thank you for the lighting demo, that gives ideas.
A future project that will require a lot of muscle
Hi Ben!
Looks good. If you lift the front lights somewhat it will help dissipate heat better and extend the life of the leds.
Planted tanks need a full spectrum led light source for a minimum 8-9 hours and most hobbyists ark this time for their enjoyment.. in a fish only system such as predator, Lake Malawi or Lake Tanganyika spectrum lights are not needed, heck these types of tanks don’t even need lights at all. Plants need lights coral need lights, reptiles and humans need lights. Fish do not need lights, you illuminate a fish only system for your enjoyment and nothing else, anyone who has been in this hobby any length of time knows the minute a product has aquarium, fish or tank in its title it automatically allows the manufacturer to place a higher than needed price tag. Anyone who has gone to the trouble of ordering or making a LARGE custom tank for a fish only system I’d go straight to a DIY store or Amazon and go straight to the external/outside environmental protected lighting section and choose a combination of warm and cool flood light led 70-80watt equivalent your fish colours will truly pop and heck you would even get that shimmer effect with your water movement.
Good points. But not how I roll. The best color I’ve seen in African Cichlids has been under sun light. The best approximation we have of sun light are full spectrum lights. Common lights are mostly yellow and I think they don’t do fish justice.
Besides, do you really think that someone who has paid between 2k and 6k for a custom tank is then going to go to Home Depot and cobble together a $40 light fixture? The DIY lights I see are usually clunky. I much prefer both the lighting and thin clean look of LED full spectrum lights.
But to reach their own. You have to go with what you are comfortable with and there’s room in the hobby for every type of lighting.
@@BenOchart I’m just giving a non bias point of view as not meaning to insult you or your channel but as a fish tank influencer which let’s not pretend is exactly what you are as you have members and patrons supporting you, that there are very different avenues you could explain. Also I have a custom tank that yes cost a pretty penny, mine came with a hood that would easily hide bulky lights. I’m fully live planted but if only a fish only system I’d have gone straight to a budget light choice, which by the way the new led weather proof are just as slim as a Fluval plant 3.0 but yes they have a mounting bracket.. A gent in England only uses DIY flood lights his channel is MD Aquatics his Discus really pop under these lights so maybe don’t throw to much shade at this idea.. also warm white and cool white are the major bulbs in full spectrum.