The Lights I Tested
The [Hygger Auto On Off Submersible Aquarium Light](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Hygger+Auto+On+Off+Submersible+Aquarium+Light&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my planted tank pick. PAR output at 14 inches is enough to keep medium light plants growing without supplementation.
Check price on Amazon →I compared five submersible aquarium lights in my freshwater and planted tanks to see which ones actually grow plants and look good underwater.
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The Lights I Tested
The [Hygger Auto On Off Submersible Aquarium Light](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Hygger+Auto+On+Off+Submersible+Aquarium+Light&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my planted tank pick. PAR output at 14 inches is enough to keep medium light plants growing without supplementation.
FAQs
Yes, if they carry an IP68 rating. I would not trust an IP67 light past a few months underwater.
Low and medium light plants like java fern and anubias thrive under any of these. High light carpeting plants want a dedicated planted tank fixture.
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