Nicrew Reef Lights - Anyone?

[RaymondL]

I can't afford an AI PrimeHD, so looking for alternatives, and came across the Nicrew line of Reef LEDs - wanted to see if anyone on the forums can chime in on these if they have one.

Thanks

 

[doubleshot00]

Yes they are decent lights. Just make sure you get the controller for ramping up and down.

 

[HomebroodExotics]

Yep they are awesome.

 

[RaymondL]

Yes they are decent lights. Just make sure you get the controller for ramping up and down.

Thank you! I'm assuming I can use any of their controllers - such as the one below. I don't necessary need the dual channel one to be able to control white or blue.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

What size is your tank

 

[RaymondL]

Yep they are awesome.

Thanks! I'm assuming then that your corals are doing well with them. Some reviews says the fan is noisy...wonder how true that is.

 

[HomebroodExotics]

Thanks! I'm assuming then that your corals are doing well with them. Some reviews says the fan is noisy...wonder how true that is.

Yes not bad at all I would say. This small hammer spawn has tripled in size at least in a couple months and the torch on the left was practically nothing with no flesh and no polyp extension when it came in aug 3. The fan noise doesn’t bother me I can’t hear it and I sit next to them but my fish room is mostly noisy from various air pumps which are way louder.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

The conteollers depend on the size of light 50w and below can run off that controller anything above that needs a different controller like this one

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

Depending on tank size i would say another awesome less expensive brand would be noopsyche. There 60w mini is amazing and the 140w is only a like 40$ more then the nicrew but way better lighting. Plus the wifi controller for the light is amazing. @noopsyche care to comment on this.

 

[doubleshot00]

Thank you! I'm assuming I can use any of their controllers - such as the one below. I don't necessary need the dual channel one to be able to control white or blue.

No this one you have pictured is only for the 30watt version.

 

[doubleshot00]

Depending on tank size i would say another awesome less expensive brand would be noopsyche. There 60w mini is amazing and the 140w is only a like 40$ more then the nicrew but way better lighting. Plus the wifi controller for the light is amazing. @noopsyche care to comment on this.

These are a very comparable light just a bit more $.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

These are a very comparable light just a bit more $.

Not with the price increase of the nicrew like i keep asking what size of tank are you lighting the nicrew is awesome started with it but for the price the extra 40$ for the 140w noopsyche has way more controllability with being able to go by 1% increments instead of 5 jist trying to give him ideas and options plus the 60w for being 80$ is awesome for nanos

 

[RaymondL]

What size is your tank

Not large at all - it's 13.5 gallon (Fluval EVO). Being new to all of this looking for advice - I'll be keeping soft corals only and some easy LPS - that's it.

 

[RaymondL]

The conteollers depend on the size of light 50w and below can run off that controller anything above that needs a different controller like this one

Thanks - since I'm using it on a Fluval Evo - 13.5G tank, I believe I could get by with the 30Watt version of the light, which then I can use the controller I posted earlier.

 

[N1tew0lf1212]

The 60w mini would be great i have a 15g column tank and it does awesome amazing growth and coloring app is super easy to use and again only around 80$. 60w mini by noopsyche is what i would suggest what is your price point. @tbrown3589 care to comment on this about your experience with noop?

 

[doubleshot00]

Not large at all - it's 13.5 gallon (Fluval EVO). Being new to all of this looking for advice - I'll be keeping soft corals only and some easy LPS - that's it.

I have two of the 30watt lights. Ones been over my Fluval for 6 months only running at 80%. Getting 180-200 par in the middle of the tank. The timer looses its time if you have power loss btw.

I recently just switched my fluval to the new @Innovative Marine desktop 15 and the light to the Reef Breeders nano. I strongly checking out the IM tank before the fluval.

Old fluval with nicrew

New tank

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-im-15.942936/

 

[RaymondL]

No this one you have pictured is only for the 30watt version.

Thanks - since I have a small 13.5 Gallon tank, I can get by with the 30 W light I"m assuming...hope that's correct.

 

[doubleshot00]

Thanks - since I have a small 13.5 Gallon tank, I can get by with the 30 W light I"m assuming...hope that's correct.

Yes correct

 

[RaymondL]

I have two of the 30watt lights. Ones been over my Fluval for 6 months only running at 80%. Getting 180-200 par in the middle of the tank. The timer looses its time if you have power loss btw.

I recently just switched my fluval to the new @Innovative Marine desktop 15 and the light to the Reef Breeders nano. I strongly checking out the IM tank before the fluval.

Old fluval with nicrew

New tank

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-im-15.942936/

I have two of the 30watt lights. Ones been over my Fluval for 6 months only running at 80%. Getting 180-200 par in the middle of the tank. The timer looses its time if you have power loss btw.

I recently just switched my fluval to the new @Innovative Marine desktop 15 and the light to the Reef Breeders nano. I strongly checking out the IM tank before the fluval.

Old fluval with nicrew

New tank

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-im-15.942936/

I checked the IM 15G - looks awesome! I checked into it locally, no stock, so will have to place an order for it. What stand do you have the IM on?

You no longer have the EVO? I'm assuming you like the IM tank better?

 

[RaymondL]

60w mini by noopsyche

Thanks - checking it out - it's a decent price for sure and with an App to control it. I wised the light was square versus round however.