what do you think would make the perfect aquarium light?

[Friendly]

yes, what features and functions do you think the perfect marine aquarium light would have? 

 

let's say these features are standard:

- sunrise/sunset

- storm/cloud simulation

 

what color spectrum do you want? 

is it an LED and T5 hybrid? 

Wifi or Bluetooth? Both? Just one? 

ability to work with peripherals? ie. wavemakers with storm simulations

other? please share!

[Clown79]

For me I like having the ability to control my spectrum and straight from my phone works like a charm.

 

Sunrise/sunset, moonlighting are important

 

Storm /weather is just an extra add on but not necessary.

I like led. 

[HarryPotter]

The perfect light would have easy wireless programming, zero spotlight effect, zero shading, and support acropora in a 48" tank for under $300  

[Nart]

Hybrid T5 and LED lighting would be the perfect lighting. Paired with the ability to dim the lights.

Wifi and Bluetooth enabled.

 

Lastly, a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth PAR meter that works with the lighting. You can set various values of max and minimum with the PAR reader that will control the intensity of the light.

 

Please. No storm or lightning effect. Ever.

[Friendly]

hey everyone. thank you for your input. 

 

Nart, i can understand why something like storm/lighting might not be wanted, especially as so much livestock is aqua/mari-cultured, so could come across as potentially unnatural. also, KISS works best. I would want at least sunrise/sunset & lunar cycle plus the ability to control brightness/intensity wirelessly, via remote/Wifi & Bluetooth. however, I suspect for the WiFi/Bluetooth, it would require app development, which would drive up costs, so a remote is likely the most economical. 

 

that said, let's talk more about LED and T5 spec's:

- what color spectrums are a must?

- which are preferred?

- which are superfluous/unnecessary?

- what would be the best physical layout for the LED's and T5 bulbs? we want to place them to remove spotlighting, shading, etc.

 

let's talk about ergonomics:

- what is the optimal height? 

- what mounting/placement options would you want? 

- integrated or external power brick? 

 

what else is missing and needs to be considered?