Nicrew 50 or 30W for nano?

[emmysnewtank]

So looking at budget reef light upgrade for my 19g fluval.

Debating on the Nicrew 30W, but for a few more dollars and the added controller I can do the 50W. I am just growing some LPS, so is the 50w overkill? or worth the extra dollars? I like the Nicrew 30 because it has built in ramp up and timer.

I am currently running the Hiperagero 30W...but I hate the inability to ramp up/down on the older model I have. I really hate the controls on the Hiperagero too.

 

[tbrown]

So looking at budget reef light upgrade for my 19g fluval.

Debating on the Nicrew 30W, but for a few more dollars and the added controller I can do the 50W. I am just growing some LPS, so is the 50w overkill? or worth the extra dollars? I like the Nicrew 30 because it has built in ramp up and timer.

I am currently running the Hiperagero 30W...but I hate the inability to ramp up/down on the older model I have. I really hate the controls on the Hiperagero too.

Check out the @noopsyche K7 Mini? App controlled 60 watt with ramp up/ramp down with LOTS of set points. Better spectrum and only $85 on sale right now. I have the 30 watt Nicrew and the difference between Nicrew and Noopsyche is huge in my opinion. I don't have the Mini yet but I have two of the K7 V3 140 watts, a K7 V3 75 watt, and the older K7 Pro II 90 watt.

Noopsyche K7 Mini 60W APP wifi control

Noo-Psyche K7 Mini is an Brand New Marine Aquarium coral light with Smart App WiFi Control. Category: Pet light for aquarium reef illumination Size: Φ116*55 mm Weight: 0.35 Kg Power: 60 W Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.5A Warranty: one year

noopsychereeflight.com

 

[emmysnewtank]

@tbrown3589 I was just looking at the @noopsyche

Looks like a great light but is it shipping? I saw a bunch of reviews that people weren't getting them delivered after they ordered? Maybe ill give that one a shot...seems like people who have it really dig it. My Hiperagero is treating corals great, but I hate using a switch timer to turn on/off and I would really prefer to ramp up/down.

 

[tbrown]

@tbrown3589 I was just looking at the @noopsyche

Looks like a great light but is it shipping? I saw a bunch of reviews that people weren't getting them delivered after they ordered? Maybe ill give that one a shot...seems like people who have it really dig it. My Hiperagero is treating corals great, but I hate using a switch timer to turn on/off and I would really prefer to ramp up/down.

If there's not a Chinese holiday going on it's shipping. Sometimes there are delays due to the holidays over there. @noopsyche ? Any word on why people might be saying they're not being delivered?

 

[emmysnewtank]

If there's not a Chinese holiday going on it's shipping. Sometimes there are delays due to the holidays over there. @noopsyche ? Any word on why people might be saying they're not being delivered?

I think some of the reviews on their site talk about delayed or shipments never received. If coming from China, definitely can't order over CNY...

 

[tbrown]

I've ordered 3 directly from Noopsyche. All 3 arrived quickly. I ordered one shortly before Chinese New Year so they rushed to get it in the mail ahead of time, 1 shortly after CNY which took about 8 days to get here, and 1 not near any holidays but during the height of COVID and that one got here in around 5 days.

 

[tbrown]

So it looks like those two reviews were just added this week - yesterday and Tuesday. If it's been "almost a month" they ordered during the Chinese Golden Week celebration. My guess is that has caused the delay. I'd be curious if the lights did ship and just haven't been received yet.

 

[emmysnewtank]

For $85 it’s not that big a risk. I’m going to order one and see how it goes. Just ordered that new IM15 aio tank for $100 too. $180 w media caddy, lid and shipping. About to go 2x tanks. One for my daughter one for me.

 

[tbrown]

For $85 it’s not that big a risk. I’m going to order one and see how it goes. Just ordered that new IM15 aio tank for $100 too. $180 w media caddy, lid and shipping. About to go 2x tanks. One for my daughter one for me.

Congrats!

 

[noopsyche]

If there's not a Chinese holiday going on it's shipping. Sometimes there are delays due to the holidays over there. @noopsyche ? Any word on why people might be saying they're not being delivered?

Holiday delays and flight shortages. It's already back to normal

 

[emmysnewtank]

Holiday delays and flight shortages. It's already back to normal

Ok @noopsyche @tbrown3589 You guys sold me. K7 mini ordered!

 

[emmysnewtank]

So K7 ordered, but seems to be slowly making its way for China...

 

[tbrown]

So K7 ordered, but seems to be slowly making its way for China...

I think my first one took about 5 days. The second one took 8 or 9 if I remember.

 

[tydeck]

3 weeks to get mine but works great.

 

[emmysnewtank]

3 weeks to get mine but works great.

How difficult was the wifi setup? Seems that’s an issue…

 

[tydeck]

not too bad. I’m just not as sharp with that stuff anymore. I figured it out after a few trys. Seems stable once setup.

 

[Kinettik]

@noopsyche any way to mod the bracket on this for a 16mm rim?

 

[noopsyche]

@noopsyche any way to mod the bracket on this for a 16mm rim?

One way is to use the PRO III's bracket for the mini.

 

[GHOSTLY]

So looking at budget reef light upgrade for my 19g fluval.

I have to ask what tank is it? Sorry if this is off topic but I didn't know fluval made that! I'd personally just get the Noopsyche mini. Heard and got suggested it a lot but if you really can't then the 30w

 

[tydeck]

I’ll sell you a nicrew 30 watt with dual channel timer for $35. Works fine. In nice shape. Pm me if interested