Finnex MonsterRay and Ray2 DS on my 150 Gallon Planted Discus Tank 103 3

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Rick - 7 years ago

Hi Brian, I notice this video is a few years old now but I just set up a 150 gallon low-tech aquarium and was going to buy two Finnex LED's but still cant decided which ones would work the best with the depth of a 150 gallon. Do you having an recommendations for me?

Brian's Fish Tanks - 7 years ago

Not sure on low tech. I had a high tech 150 gal and I used 4 Finnex Ray2's. Maybe try the fugeRay, they are lower light.

Jonathan J. Reinhart - 9 years ago

You mention using the Ray2 to achieve the proper plant growth you need and the MonsterRay to enhance the colors of your Discus. What made you choose to use the Ray2 instead of the FugeRay Planted+? Your video review of the Planted+ seemed very favorable. I am going to be upgrading from a standard flourescent light to LED for my new live planted tank 25 gallon. My inclination has been for the Planted+ but you have me curious about the Ray2 instead.

Brian's Fish Tanks - 9 years ago

+Jonathan J. Reinhart No problem. Glad it worked out for you! The Monster Ray brings out the red in my cardinals for sure

Jonathan J. Reinhart - 9 years ago

Thanks Brian. Finally installed my 24in FugeRay Planted+ and am loving it. Think I may save up for a MonsterRay to put on my tank. It should bring out the reds in my Cardinal Tetras and also the colors in the Apistogramma cacatuoides I plan to add. Thanks again for your reply.

Brian Dahlberg - 9 years ago

I choose the Ray2 as it is a more powerful light and has a higher PAR rating. I wanted to get the highest light possible with this tank. Thanks for watching!

Rafael Rosario - 10 years ago

Great review, will one ray 2 be enough for a standard 55 gallon tank, with co2, high light plants? I'm currently using 4.5 watts per gallon power compacts, thanks.

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

One should be enough in my opinion

Travis Tran - 10 years ago

wow, it is so beautiful....

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Thanks for watching!

stefe sugianto - 10 years ago

Awesome.. cool video

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Thanks for watching!

Trae Stutzman - 10 years ago

Good vid!

Jroget30 - 10 years ago

great lights do you use co2

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Yes, I do use pressurized Co2. Thanks for watching!

Fareed Talah - 10 years ago

Very beautiful both aqvarum, I enjoyed , thanks for ur nice video !

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video!

German Silva - 10 years ago

You sir are an inspiration!
What a beautiful aquasystem you got there!
Those Discus.. Wow wow wow!
Congratulations!

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Thank you so much! Hope you continue to watch my videos! I appreciate everyones feedback!

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Joselito Favis - 10 years ago

Hey Brian, I need a second opinion in deciding since you have experience with the planted + and ray 2. I am dead set on 2 monsterrays for my discus but would 2 ray2s or 2 planted plus be better for a height of 22"? I was afraid the monsterrays + the FRP+ would turn the hue very red but the red led is supposedly good for plants. Then I hear the Ray2 would cause an algae bloom w/out co2 injection but has a higher output? I'd also appreciate feedback from anyone who has either of the two combinations

Joselito Favis - 10 years ago

Its a 135G tank measuring 72''x20''x24 ~(21"light to substrate). I was afraid it would have been too much light especially since i was also planning on 4 36" fixtures so I went ahead with 2 of the planted+ and monsterrays. I read the par was low but im hoping the 4 lights will be enough. I will most likely try to post my tank progression for other low-med light enthusiasts. Hopefully it will become as lush as your tank.

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

So what size is your tank? I think Ray2's would be too much light if you are not injecting Co2, but it's hard to tell without knowing the total dimensions of your tank and the whole picture.

IAmDatYoungBull - 10 years ago

good video. been in the market for a new lighting hood, and you sold me on the ray2 ds.

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Thanks for watching!

Melanie Simpson - 10 years ago

Oops...didn't mean to hit post...was at work. :-) Brian-This will be my first Discus, so I'll probably stick with low light, easy plants to start...at least until I get the discus under control. I live about 40 minutes from Kenny so that's where I'll be getting my 5 discus. After I feel comfortable with how the Discus are doing, I'll probably do some higher light plants. Looks like I'm going to try the ray2's and the monster ray. Thanks again for your help. :-)

Melanie Simpson - 10 years ago

Thanks so much Brian!

Melanie Simpson - 10 years ago

Beautiful discus tank! How deep is that tank? Why did you go for the Ray2ds vs the planted+? I'm setting up a discus tank...70 gallon, which is 24" high and trying to figure out which finnex. I definitely want the monster ray, but confused on what to pair it with. The tank will be planted, low tech, for now, might do medium light plants later,and no co2. What would your recommendation be? Thanks

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Thanks for watching! I went with the Ray2 over the planted+ because they have a higher PAR reading. For a taller tank, it was important to me to have high intensity lighting. It really depends on they type of plants you plan to grow though. Mine are all high light plants.

Akvarie Planten - 10 years ago

Please check my Tube and my tank. I have a tube with planted tanks

YATES - 10 years ago

I am a huge believer in the Finnex ray2 leds. I use the 24" model on my 15 long planted tank. I can grow just about anything with ease.

Brian's Fish Tanks - 10 years ago

Thanks for watching. They sure are great lights aren't they?