AI Blade

[xellos88]

What do you think? I like the T5-ness and maybe 2 x 21" of these could replace my 1 AI prime.
 

 

[jonny roks]

What size tank? I’m interested in these as well. Seem like a nice clean application. 

[Kindanewtothis]

Can't find these in Canada yet. Would like to add 2 x 21 inches grow blades to my 2 hydras.

 

 

[Tamberav]

I am glad they are coming out with a bar that is controllable!!! 

 

Some things I wish they had done:

 

1. Had more color options for people who don't like blue/purple tanks and want more crisp white

2. Had all the cords go into one larger power supply so all blades would have just 1 cord. This is more of a problem for large tanks that may want 6 blades or such.

 

 

There does seem to be some reports of... some issues with build quality unless Telegraham got sent some lemons. This is what he has shown so far:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnS3KLELspd/?hl=en

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQToxXrtqu/?hl=en

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnTHfl3rdaz/?hl=en

 

 

The exposed visible wiring is kind of unacceptable in a marine environment. 

[mitten_reef]

17 minutes ago, Tamberav said:

I am glad they are coming out with a bar that is controllable!!! 

 

Some things I wish they had done:

 

1. Had more color options for people who don't like blue/purple tanks and want more crisp white

2. Had all the cords go into one larger power supply so all blades would have just 1 cord. This is more of a problem for large tanks that may want 6 blades or such.

 

 

There does seem to be some reports of... some issues with build quality unless Telegraham got sent some lemons. This is what he has shown so far:

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnS3KLELspd/?hl=en

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQToxXrtqu/?hl=en

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CnTHfl3rdaz/?hl=en

 

 

The exposed visible wiring is kind of unacceptable in a marine environment. 

Looks like my orpheks are still the winner in PAR category, granted it also a bit "narrow" high intensity zone.

 

Agree, if I need to cords/sockets to run these, it doesn't make life that much improved.  I can just timer control the outlets, programmable ramping is kinda useless for the "supplement bars".  But if someone is using this instead of, say, a PrimeHD, then the ramp may be a bit more appealing.  

[xellos88]

2 hours ago, mitten_reef said:

Agree, if I need to cords/sockets to run these, it doesn't make life that much improved.  I can just timer control the outlets, programmable ramping is kinda useless for the "supplement bars".  But if someone is using this instead of, say, a PrimeHD, then the ramp may be a bit more appealing.  

Yup which is exactly my use case. I'm currently using the old Prime HD. The light could be more diffused, but It's still working and my tank is doing very well so I guess I'll stick with it. This will look good on my macroalgae tank though, which is using black box LEDs. 

 

3 hours ago, Tamberav said:

1. Had more color options for people who don't like blue/purple tanks and want more crisp white

They do have a freshwater version that's mostly white.

[Tamberav]

1 hour ago, xellos88 said:

Yup which is exactly my use case. I'm currently using the old Prime HD. The light could be more diffused, but It's still working and my tank is doing very well so I guess I'll stick with it. This will look good on my macroalgae tank though, which is using black box LEDs. 

 

They do have a freshwater version that's mostly white.

 

I saw the FW version but don't believe that is ideal way to add white/daylight to a reef.- Plus at the price point... who wants to try and fit/buy 3 just to get a nice visual. 

 

Orphek I think has 5 choices now and quanta 4 and there are different blends to pick from. 

 

Hopefully they will add more colors in the future and make Blade 2.0 able to plug into one larger meanwell so we get one plug. 

 

[Sharbuckle]

I love how sleek they are. I’m definitely going to get a pair of the smaller size for my new 15g.

 

my favourite part is how they can rest directly on the tank, girlfriend hates having LED shining in her eyes and spilling out into the living room so this is PERFECT 

[Tamberav]

Please inspect your blades if you intend to run these on top of your tank/near water. 

 

Another person posted a pic of a new blade with exposed wires. Not all of them have it but quality control is meh so some being shipped this way. I would contact AI if you get one like this as it could make the light fail prematurely. 

[TheKleinReef]

I’m more interested in the blade refugium but it’s not on their site?

[Kindanewtothis]

1 hour ago, TheKleinReef said:

I’m more interested in the blade refugium but it’s not on their site?

https://www.aquaillumination.com/products/blade-refugium

 

[TheKleinReef]

1 hour ago, Kindanewtothis said:

https://www.aquaillumination.com/products/blade-refugium

 

oh shoulda specified, I mean BRS

[Reefkid88]

For the price of the Blades,why don't get a used Radion G4 XR15. Shoot you may be able to find a XR30 for about $300. 

 

 EDIT: For the price I still feel like the ReefBrites are a better choice. 

[Kindanewtothis]

12 hours ago, Reefkid88 said:

For the price of the Blades,why don't get a used Radion G4 XR15. Shoot you may be able to find a XR30 for about $300. 

 

 EDIT: For the price I still feel like the ReefBrites are a better choice. 

Yeah but it would not work with the app and I already have a Nero 3, Nero 5 and 2 hydras 32hd so in my case I think I'll go with blades.

[TheKleinReef]

Technically all of that is controllable with Mobius. 
 

However I can see the logic of staying within an ecosystem. I did it with Ecotech and it’s quite convenient having it all in one app, one customer service line, one system of logic/design to follow, etc. 

 

I think the blade is a super cool light. Especially at the various sizes. That’s what makes this product so unique and adaptable. Radion just has “add another logic” where as the blades have a more adaptable way to light the tank. 
 

if I had a fuge, I’d get the fuge light 100%.