LED lighting for planted tank

[Sharkbait_]

I have just bought a new 55g tank kit that came with LED lights. I have had many planted tanks in the past and they all had florescent tubes so i just swapped them out with "grow lights". I have not dealt with LEDs as it has been a new thing since I had my last tank. I have the Marineland led lights that came with the tank set. I have two of them and the specs for each on are as follows.

• # and color of lights - 42white/3blue
• total watts per fixture - 4.62
• total LUX - 990
• total Lumens at 12" - 310
• Kelvin rating - 5500

 

[fishy700]

This looks like good enough lighting specifications for your tank.

 

[big54bob]

Unless you count algae as a plant I'd ditch it, I've heard good things about the finnex planted+ and it seems reasonable.

 

[FreshyFresh]

IMO, it depends what type of plants you intend to keep. What you have would likely work with anubia and java fern, especially if you attach it up higher on decor.

FWIW, I have a 48-60" Current Satellite LED+ over my 55g and it grows amazon sword, crypts, anubia and java fern in this tank.