AI Prime HD 14 LED (HELP!)

[3rdMoon]

I just bought 2 used AI Prime HD aquarium lights off of Craigslist. I was TOLD by the seller that they were AI Prime 16 HD. But when I got them from my buddy (who made the transaction for me) and tried setting them up thru the app I found out they were in fact Prime HD 14’s. I intended on using them on my 75 gallon softie/ LPS build, but now I’m not even sure what the specs are on the 14’s. I can’t get ahold of the seller now (surprise, surprise) and I cant find any information about them. I’ve gone on the Aquaillumination website and all I can find is info on the 16 HD LED’s. Can anyone tell me how badly I’ve been screwed here? Are 2 AI Prime 14’s capable of supporting a 75 gallon tank? Any help anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated.

 

[MichaelReefer]

Don't even think the 16s would support a tank that size. I use two AI Prime HDs on my Reefer 250, which is a 54 Gallon Display. No way I could go any bigger. You would probably need 3-4 of them.

 

[3rdMoon]

Don't even think the 16s would support a tank that size. I use two AI Prime HDs on my Reefer 250, which is a 54 Gallon Display. No way I could go any bigger. You would probably need 3-4 of them.

I went on BRS and read in “ask BRS” where someone asked basically the same question. “Will 2 AI Prime HD 16 LEDs support a 4ft 75 gallon tank?” The BRS response was “Yes, but the more light sensitive corals would have to be positioned closer the pucks.”

 

[MichaelReefer]

I went on BRS and read in “ask BRS” where someone asked basically the same question. “Will 2 AI Prime HD 16 LEDs support a 4ft 75 gallon tank?” The BRS response was “Yes, but the more light sensitive corals would have to be positioned closer the pucks.”

Idk, I'm just going off personal experience. Mine do a great job on my Reefer 250 but they just reach the ends of the tank. Any farther and I feel like the light would be too low. Just my 2 cents.

 

[3rdMoon]

Idk, I'm just going off personal experience. Mine do a great job on my Reefer 250 but they just reach the ends of the tank. Any farther and I feel like the light would be too low. Just my 2 cents.

And I appreciate it. Thanks for the response. It’s personal anecdotal information that seems to be the most reliable. So I can assume then that, if the 16’s are in question, there’s no way these two 14’s are gonna work?

 

[Aswswild]

If any thing you can send them in too AI an upgrade This is what I am doing. I sent 2 vegas hd in with no power or controllers an going to get 2 new 64 hd for 400 each. They are a great support team there.

 

[3rdMoon]

If any thing you can send them in too AI an upgrade This is what I am doing. I sent 2 vegas hd in with no power or controllers an going to get 2 new 64 hd for 400 each. They are a great support team there.

Wow! Now that’s a great idea! Thanks! I’ll look into it.

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

Wow! Now that’s a great idea! Thanks! I’ll look into it.

What are they charging to upgrade ?

 

[GlassMunky]

The ONLY difference is 3 extra LEDs.
13 in the original and 16 in the new one.
there won’t be any huge difference in function between the 2.
Also AI recommends each light doing an 18x18 area so that’s only 36” when you have a 48” tank.
min my experience you will need more than just the 2, but you said it’s soft corals, which don’t need much, so you’re probably fine.

here’s the page on the original one:

Prime HD LED Module (Black) Aqua Illumination

With new HD (Hyper Drive) technology you can now transfer power from one channel of LED's to another to give more power to the channels that your tank may need. HD technology also allows you to create almost any spectrum you wish with the easy to use MyAI app and AiFi wireless connection, it is...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Aswswild]

What are they charging to upgrade ?

Well 400 for the hd 64 and 200 for the he 32 just got of the phone with them plus 12 dollars shipping

 

[3rdMoon]

Well 400 for the hd 64 and 200 for the he 32 just got of the phone with them plus 12 dollars shipping

That’s strange. I just got this reply from AI pertaining to an upgrade.

Bill Cameron (AquaIllumination) Nov 18, 2:17 PM EST Thank you for contacting AquaIllumination. It's important to remember, any item purchased used does not carry any type of warranty. With that said, we do not offer upgrades on any of our lights. If you were provided information to the contrary, it likely is inaccurate. With any other questions, please give us a call today. Thanks again Bill

 

[Aswswild]

Go here an open a ticket an mail them in

 

[Aswswild]

You have to mail them in first so they can test them