Yeah I'd read about those cons, once I save up I'll invest in a better model, this was just to get a step away from my two t5 bulbs, which so far pretty much everything is responding positively to, and then I'll just have this as a backup led.I have a few of those left from my previous tank and they’re only ok. Only thing that sucks is the lack of warranty and the fact violet is on the white channel.
I’d look at Viparspectra over the Ocean Revive f you’re gonna go with one of the black boxes, or Reef Breeders if you can swing those instead.
I see what y'all mean though, while it cast more shadows, even at lowest setting these lights are quite a lot more bright overall than the 2 t5 bulb.