https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3PCS-PopBloom-Aqua-Dimmable-WIFI-remote-control-LED-Aquarium-Light-C

[mark freshwater]

Hi , has anyone tried these or know if they are anygood for reef and coral?
would they be as good as marsaqua etc.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mob...b21e-46a9-b8de-0248fadcc416&priceBeautifyAB=0
thanks mark

 

[tdileo]

Never heard of it but reading through the page it seems good. It appears to be built solidly and has a nice app, and the website also claims to have a PAR of 720 (I’m assuming directly below the lenses) which isn’t bad at all. I just feel like since it’s already at the $300 price point, you’d probably be better off spending a couple extra dollars to go with a big brand that is backed and you know is warranted and works well like AI (Hydra 26 is only a little over $50 more), Kessil or Ecotech.

 

[mark freshwater]

ok great thanks,
in regards to the price it is $290 for 2 units :)

 

[David Mc]

The lamp package is 5"x12" which is more compact than the 9"x16" of most black box lights.

Their 180 watt claim is for both lamps together. I like the controller and software though.

 

[dimidragos]

I don't have so big experience but i see big difference in corals when i use a good light. I don't thrust this Chinese stuf and i always go for big brands. You don't have the chance to check the real color spectrum and the real par value also. You can end up after few weeks searching for a big brand light when you see your corals acting bad under that one. Or you can be lucky and get a decent product.