c_man7 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I'm looking to just upgrade the light on a fluval evo 13.5 to something that allows a little more functionality then on off. I narrowed it down to a few options. I know I keep getting told just get the ai prime hd, but thats way over budget. I'm in the process of shutting on tank down and setting up this nano tank, as a money saving thing, so spending all the money I make off the tank defeats the purpose. Looking only to spend around $130 as I still have to buy a wavemaker and skimmer and media basic. I know the stock light will support softies and lps but how does it promote growth? Here are my options Reefbreeders Nano Light Touch https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/nano-light-touch/ SBreefbreeder 16"basic https://sbreeflights.com/sbox-reef-lights/1-sbox-basic.html Viparspectra Timer 165W LED https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UMXAR5S/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza Kessil A80 https://www.amazon.com/Kessil-Tuna-Blue-Light-gooseneck/dp/B01MTKJQ7Y/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1500559389&sr=1-1&keywords=kessil+a80 Quote Link to comment
Melfy77 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I have the nano light touch over my 7g tank. I have softie and a few lps (acans and torch) and they are growing (esp. the torch) Works really well, fan is not that loud, but I'm getting a kessil A80 with the controller. Turns out no being able to control it is annoying me more than I thought it would. If you are on a budget I totally undersand that. How about the 16inch breeder, is it controllable? Quote Link to comment
thedon986 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 If you're patient, I think you can find a used Prime (not HD) for about 130-150 used. You won't need the HD although it is a nice feature. I have two Primes over a 36" tank that is 12" deep and have plenty of power. That would be my choice for that tank, esp. on a budget. Patience pays off. Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 7/29/2017 at 8:56 PM, Clown79 said: I'd get an Ai Prime why? JUSTIFY YOURSELF!!! Quote Link to comment
Lil'Salt Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I just upgraded an old Oceanic 8 Biocube to two Truelumen 10" LED strips with 2 453nm blue & 2 12,000k white leds per strip. You can also purchase a dimmer & 3-way splitter to run up to 3 strips. Also, have a short 3 LED 453nm(blue) for moonlight. Must get power separately. Installs a snap(double sided sticky tape or screw). 10" strip $19.55 ea splitter $14.63 power supply $36.94 3 blue moonlight $13.68 all on Amazon (search Truelumen) Quote Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 what about NemoLight? Not sure if it's any better than your options or can support the 20in length of the Fluval 13.5. https://www.marinedepot.com/AquaMaxx_NemoLight_AquaMarine_Nano_LED_Fixture_With_Controller_18_Watts_LED_Light_Fixtures_for_Aquariums-AquaMaxx-UJ94547-FILTFILD-vi.html Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The Ai is awesome. You don't need to buy a controller. It can be controlled from your phone. Many options Personalized settings Acclimation setting Preset Kelvin setting (which can be altered) Storm setting Lunar setting( follows the real lunar cycle) You can have any coral under the Ai. 1 Quote Link to comment
Friendly Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 4 minutes ago, Clown79 said: The Ai is awesome. You don't need to buy a controller. It can be controlled from your phone. Many options Personalized settings Acclimation setting Preset Kelvin setting (which can be altered) Storm setting Lunar setting( follows the real lunar cycle) You can have any coral under the Ai. good response! silly question. does the phone need to bear around the lights for the settings/profiles you made to take effect, or is that just the way you communicate them to the light and it'll do whatever/however whether you're there or away? Quote Link to comment
c_man7 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 What about this light from reefbreeders. It's cheaper than the ai prime comes with wifi 6 color controllable and mounting hardware. https://www.reefbreeders.com/shop/nano-lite/ Quote Link to comment
bennyd Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 17 hours ago, Friendly said: good response! silly question. does the phone need to bear around the lights for the settings/profiles you made to take effect, or is that just the way you communicate them to the light and it'll do whatever/however whether you're there or away? Lights keep the settings stored once you set them up, most of them will require that your on the same wifi network to login, though I believe some higher end devices have a "login from anywhere" feature. Not 100% positive as I don't have a radion with reef link or any of those top tier fixtures/devices. I have a nano-box and from my knowledge of that you need to be on the same network unless there is something I am missing somewhere. Though Dave tried to help me change some settings remotely, he was unable to login with my info. So it may be possible using bluefish controller, just didn't have success for me. 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 19 hours ago, Friendly said: good response! silly question. does the phone need to bear around the lights for the settings/profiles you made to take effect, or is that just the way you communicate them to the light and it'll do whatever/however whether you're there or away? No. It works through wifi. My hubby has changed settings while i'm on a sofa and he's at work. Once you create your settings and save it, it works on its own. You don't need to be near it for it to run your settings Quote Link to comment
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