FrozenFins Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I'm wanting to setup a new aquarium, I wanted to purchase this light but I wanted to make sure its reliable. The reviews look good on it, but I wanted to ask the nerms if you guys have tried this light, and if you enjoyed it? heres the link to the light I'm refering too https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B074DRCVC4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AH440WDUIAWYA&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 LoL "Purple light can be used to sterilize and protect fish growth." Huh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, KBOzzie59 said: LoL "Purple light can be used to sterilize and protect fish growth." Huh? @KBOzzie59 I know, right? Maybe if it were more than 4 LEDs...which would then hurt your fish? 😆 Sorry, @James Black I have no basis of opinion of the light, but the description is an amazon gem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted December 1, 2020 Administrators Share Posted December 1, 2020 If you read the reviews, it's confirmed that this light doesn't have the UV leds. Which are real and will hurt your fish. Lights like these in the saltwater world are referred to as "black box lights" They are very powerful, and life expectancy can be from 5 minutes to forever. They are crazy high light output, but it's a gamble. Usually far too much light for any freshwater tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 1 hour ago, KBOzzie59 said: LoL "Purple light can be used to sterilize and protect fish growth." Huh? Yes, your right that makes no sense. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 17 minutes ago, Cory said: If you read the reviews, it's confirmed that this light doesn't have the UV leds. Which are real and will hurt your fish. Lights like these in the saltwater world are referred to as "black box lights" They are very powerful, and life expectancy can be from 5 minutes to forever. They are crazy high light output, but it's a gamble. Usually far too much light for any freshwater tank. They have a good warranty and based on reviews good customet service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 And they did mention it was good for growing algae. Perfect for the green water tank you've been wanting! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 @cory so no UV LED's then no "sterilization", UVC to be more specific, unless I missed something about purple light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, KBOzzie59 said: And they did mention it was good for growing algae. Perfect for the green water tank you've been wanting! I know, I think if i were to get it I would have to get snails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted December 1, 2020 Author Share Posted December 1, 2020 @Brandy@KBOzzie59@Cory The aquarium i'm setting will be SW, do you guys think it will be fine fore that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy's Fish Den Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 I ran one similar to this on a reef tank I had several years ago. They are as Cory referenced often called a black box light. The one I had grew lots of corals over a 29 gallon reef, from soft coral to SPS corals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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