AQUAILLUMATION AI PRIME 16HD FW questions

[Patrick M. Bodega Aquatics]

Hello everyone,

 

Does anyone use an Aquaillumination or more specifically the AI PRIME model aquarium light? I want to buy this light but I thought I would ask everyone first. I would be using this for a 75 and 35 gallon aquarium. How many of these lights would I need for each aquarium? How do you like our light? And lastly, where did you buy yours? I appreciate any responses!

[Maximus71]

I just saw a video on this light on YouTube.  Looks really nice, just expensive. I don't have one as I'm in the process of choosing equipment to set up a 29 gallon planted tank.  How many you need depends on how you will install them and how far above the tank they will be.  The higher the fixture, the more the light will spread (as in light up more of your tank) but it will get dimmer at the bottom of your tank.  Based on the video I saw I would say a 75 needs two fixtures.  For the 35 you might be able to just use one, but it really depends on the effect you are trying to achieve.

Keep in mind that what I'm saying is not based on my experience but on watching this video: 

so grain of salt and all that...

Edited September 11, 2020 by Maximus71
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[Patrick M. Bodega Aquatics]

Thank you! The video is very informational. This definitely reassures me that this is the best one to go with despite the cost.

[Slushpup]

I use 4 on my 125, but I will be getting two more soon. I think they do well with 1foot distance between each other.

I would also recommend two for a 29.

i use one on my Biocube also and it’s pretty good by itself.