How many lumens is the Easy Plant LED light?The amount of lumens emitted by the Aquarium Co-Op Easy Plant LED varies by the model. They range from 1,100 lumens in our 12” model to 4,500 lumens in our 48” model. See the product page for a chart that displays all of the technical information.
How much PAR does the Easy Plant LED light put out?When it comes to planted aquarium lights, many people want to know the PAR rating. PAR stands for "photosynthetic active radiation" and basically measures how bright a plant light is. However, many things can effect the PAR rating of a light — such as the distance from the light, height of the tank, interference from the aquarium lid, and placement of the plants. This video discusses the PAR readings for the Aquarium Co-Op Easy Plant LED that we measured on different aquariums: The...
How do you clip a pufferfish’s teeth?If the hard foods are not filing down their beaks enough, your puffer’s teeth may become so overgrown that they can no longer properly eat. To prevent them from starving, you need to clip the tips of their teeth using a pair of sharp cuticle trimmers. Do your research to find out which method works best for you, but a common technique is to add 2-4 drops of clove oil per 1 liter (about 4.25 cups) of water. Add the puffer into the mild anesthetic solution and it should become sedated within a ...
Does letting water sit remove chlorine?Yes, chlorine is fairly unstable and will gradually evaporate from water. However, many water treatment plants have begun using chloramine instead of chlorine because it is a more stable disinfectant formed by combining ammonia and chlorine. Chloramine cannot be easily removed from water via evaporation and must be neutralized using a dechlorinator. If you are sure your tap water contains chlorine and not chloramine, you can let the water sit for 1-5 days to allow all the chlorine to evaporat...
How long should I turn on the Easy Plant LED light for my planted tank?For a newly planted aquarium, the plants will take some time to adjust to their new surroundings. Therefore, we recommend scheduling the light for less time duration at first for a total 6–8 hours a day using an electrical outlet timer like the Kasa Wi-Fi timer. Also, start with lower light intensity around 20–40% brightness (level 2—3) and gradually increase the intensity if there is no algae growth. If a significant algae bloom happens, then lower the brightness again. See the product page ...
Is the Easy Plant LED light waterproof or water-resistant? Can I use it underwater?The Aquarium Co-Op Easy Plant LED is highly water-resistant, but it is not designed to be used underwater. The IP67 rating means it is totally protected against dust and is protected from the effects of temporary immersion between 15 cm and 1 m depth. In practical terms, this means that if you accidently knock the light into a tank or it gets sprayed with water from an air stone, it will continue operating. This product has a 3-year warranty, and we focused on making sure that every feature l...
Does the Easy Plant LED light remember its settings if the power goes out?Yes, the Easy Plant LED is designed to work with an electrical outlet timer that controls the lighting schedule by providing or cutting off power. Whenever power is provided, the light uses the last mode and brightness settings it had before the power was shut off.
What voltage does the Easy Plant LED light run on?The wall-mounted electrical ballast for the Easy Plant LED is rated for: Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 A max Output: 24 VDC See the product page for the wattage rating of each light model.
How to treat stress ichA fish with ich tends to look like it has tiny crystals on its body, like someone sprinkled salt on it. We tend to notice ich on the fins first since there’s less slime coat in those areas and it’s easier for the parasite to target. Other symptoms may include loss of appetite, rapid breathing, fish rubbing their bodies against surfaces, lethargy, and hiding behavior. If your fish has ich that comes from an external parasite, you will see five spots today and then maybe 35 spots tomorrow. Howe...
What do puffers eat?Most puffer fish have four, continually growing teeth in the front of their mouths that form a “beak,” enabling them to chomp through the hard shells of crustaceans and mollusks. To prevent their teeth from becoming too long, you must grind them down by feeding all sorts of crunchy foods, such as bladder snails, ramshorn snails, freeze-drilled krill, clams, and oysters. While it may take a bit of training, some hobbyists have successfully fed Repashy gel food mixed with crushed oyster shells ...
What eats pest snails in aquarium?Pest snails are actually in high demand if you own a snail-eating fish because they provide a lot of essential nutrients and enrichment for the animal to display its natural hunting behavior. Almost all freshwater pufferfish – from the tiny pea puffer to the massive Mbu puffer – love to eat snails, and the crunchiness of the snail shells can help grind down puffer teeth and prevent them from getting too long. Many loaches – such as clown, zebra, yoyo, and dwarf chain loaches – can use their p...
What aquarium plants are good for betta fish?Looking for a way to take your betta fish tank to the next level? Give live aquarium plants a try. Not only do aquatic plants help purify the water from your fish’s waste, but they also provide a beautiful, natural environment for your betta. In the wild, Betta splendens are commonly found in tropical marshes and rice paddy fields chock-full of thick vegetation. Therefore, aquarium plants serve as excellent enrichment for your betta to explore, obstacles to block line of sight in case he gets...
Do I need to clean my sponge filter?Yes, a sponge filter helps to clean your aquarium, but it’s essentially like a trash can that collects waste and needs to be emptied out every once in a while. We recommend cleaning your sponge filter once a month or whenever you see a decrease in bubbles (which is caused by the foam getting clogged up with detritus). When taking the sponge filter apart, disconnect the bullseye from the strainer (i.e., take off the whole top part of the filter) so you can easily remove the foam part for clea...
How can I get hired at a fish store?Every store is different, but when we hire retail staff, we are not necessarily looking for the person that knows the most about fishkeeping because a) there are a lot of passionate hobbyists who know a lot and b) much knowledge is gained after you start working with the other fish store employees and customers. Instead, we are interested in other qualities like how well you work with other people, how punctual you are, and if you're willing to promote the products and values that the sto...
Do I need an air stone for my sponge filter?An air stone is a small, weighted accessory that diffuses the air from your air pump into smaller bubbles in the water. We recommend adding an air stone to the inside of the sponge filter to lessen the bubbling noise and make the filtration more efficient. The air stone creates a steady stream of tiny bubbles (instead of large, intermittent bubbles) that produces constant lift in the sponge filter – much like a continuously running escalator (versus an elevator that starts and stops all the t...
