Aquarium Lighting Calculator
Estimate needed lighting intensity based on tank depth and plant demand (low, medium, high-light).
Target PAR at substrate
20–30 PAR
- •Java fern, Anubias, cryptocorynes thrive.
- •Standard LED strip is enough.
- •6–8 hours photoperiod.
Examples
- 20 gal, low-light plants20–30 PAR at substrate
- 40 gal, carpet plants60–80+ PAR, CO2 recommended