I’m Loving the NEW Current USA Orbit R24 Reef Light

[Bouncingsoul39]

I started out with the AI Prime 16hd for my Innovative Marine 30L AIO. Seemed like the go-to light for this type of application other than Amazon Chinese stuff which can be a mixed bag.
I made a thread here about all the issues I had with them so I won’t get into that again.

I came across these new Current lights on Amazon and they sounded good on paper and I thought I’d try them out. Basically they’re great lights and everything the AI are not:
- Quiet (almost totally silent)
- Better color mixing with much less disco
- Easy and intuitive Loop App controller
- Legit moonlight option that looks natural (AI says it has moonlight, they do not)
- Sturdy construction with beefy heat sink and large fan

If anyone is in the market for a nano light, I’d definitely recommend these.

 

[Goaway]

Since these are new, and I have their orbit marine ic leds (hate them) . Would be nice to see how these new lights help with coral color and growth.

 

[Jedi1199]

Since these are new, and I have their orbit marine ic leds (hate them) . Would be nice to see how these new lights help with coral color and growth.

I agree.. I have an Orbit marine 48" strip over my 55.. while I love the controllability, I despise the low intensity. I am definitely looking for something better for my next light.

 

[Goaway]

I don't like the light schedule. I would like more control over the day time light. Unless the blue tooth app adds that function. I don't think it does.
It seems you set the on and off times and it decides the rest.
Orbit marine is low intensity for FoWLR, but the IC is higher par and more towards reef. The pro is no longer made but can still be found on ebay. Which is the stronger par bar.
So, I this is an interesting topic for me.

 

[Bouncingsoul39]

Since these are new, and I have their orbit marine ic leds (hate them) . Would be nice to see how these new lights help with coral color and growth.

I’ve got a mix of SPS and LPS. I’ll see how the growth and color is and update on it later.

 

[Goaway]

That would be nice!

 

[Dcal]

woah never heard they made a dif light! LOVED the old orbit strip light on my 20 long. since it was shallow i was still pulling 120+ par on sandbed since it is mounted only a couple inches above surface. Keep us updated!

 

[legionofdoon]

I don't like the light schedule. I would like more control over the day time light. Unless the blue tooth app adds that function. I don't think it does.
It seems you set the on and off times and it decides the rest.
Orbit marine is low intensity for FoWLR, but the IC is higher par and more towards reef. The pro is no longer made but can still be found on ebay. Which is the stronger par bar.
So, I this is an interesting topic for me.

You can adjust it based on time, channel and intensity but basically for four different times, sunrise daylight sunset and moonlight. Sunrise and sunset ramp up and down over an hour to the daylight settings and the moonlight setting.

 

[Aparker2005]

I love mine. Have them on our 40 and 75. Wonderful lights. Growing our corals nicely. I believe I was the first to receive one as a customer lol

 

[Brinkers91]

I recently got this light for my 30 gallon tank. I do wish there was a little more customization with how long ramp up and down is and the daylight, but the way it works is good enough probably. I love how the light looks in the tank so far. My corals are still adjusting, but hopefully this light will be the difference my coral needed

 

[OHReef]

Could you post a video of the light? Or a short review with the features?

I reached out to Current USA for videos of the light but haven't heard back.

 

[Aparker2005]

Not the best at all with my phone but hopefully this helps!

 

[Operator Wrasse]

I can't say it's my lights for certain, but I don't think my IC Pros are capable of growing anything but softies and a few easier LPS. I've given up on the loop system.... 6 powerheads in 12 months and 2 sets of IC Pros that both shock me if I touch them with my arm in the water.

 

[OHReef]

Not the best at all with my phone but hopefully this helps!

You're the man, thank you! I was going to suggest putting it on YouTube, but you beat me to it. Thanks again!

 

[nightmarepl]

I started out with the AI Prime 16hd for my Innovative Marine 30L AIO. Seemed like the go-to light for this type of application other than Amazon Chinese stuff which can be a mixed bag.
I made a thread here about all the issues I had with them so I won’t get into that again.

I came across these new Current lights on Amazon and they sounded good on paper and I thought I’d try them out. Basically they’re great lights and everything the AI are not:
- Quiet (almost totally silent)
- Better color mixing with much less disco
- Easy and intuitive Loop App controller
- Legit moonlight option that looks natural (AI says it has moonlight, they do not)
- Sturdy construction with beefy heat sink and large fan

If anyone is in the market for a nano light, I’d definitely recommend these.

Any update on your growth info on the lights been thinking on buying 2 of them eventually a 3rd on my 75g but wondering if it’ll beat the prime 16hd x3

 

[Bouncingsoul39]

Any update on your growth info on the lights been thinking on buying 2 of them eventually a 3rd on my 75g but wondering if it’ll beat the prime 16hd x3

I had them 12” above the tank running a AB+ copy. Growth has been very slow though the sps remain colored up. I’ve recently lowered them to about 9 inches above the water line and bumped up the white to 75%. Honestly, there’s a big reason why the T5 hybrid fixtures are so popular. Small LED like these just don’t have the power.
I doubt the AI Prime 16 would be any different. On both you’ll need to run blue and white near 100% to get good PAR. The PAR ratings from the manufacturers are all channels at 100% to give you an idea. For the cost I still think they’re good lights and run quieter than the Prime but SPS growth is slow trying to mimic AB+ with low whites.

 

[nightmarepl]

I had them 12” above the tank running a AB+ copy. Growth has been very slow though the sps remain colored up. I’ve recently lowered them to about 9 inches above the water line and bumped up the white to 75%. Honestly, there’s a big reason why the T5 hybrid fixtures are so popular. Small LED like these just don’t have the power.
I doubt the AI Prime 16 would be any different. On both you’ll need to run blue and white near 100% to get good PAR. The PAR ratings from the manufacturers are all channels at 100% to give you an idea. For the cost I still think they’re good lights and run quieter than the Prime but SPS growth is slow trying to mimic AB+ with low whites.

so you think the Primes will out perform in growth by running AB+ on max with the primes?

 

[legionofdoon]

In case anyone wants to know the weather function works on these lights now. It didn't work when I bought them but it does now not sure if the loop app was updated or not.

 

[Danroo]

I’m loving these light and running them on 100% blue and 39% white giving a nice blue-pinkish color. Had some flow issues which pretty much bleached my candy cane but I can tell its slowly bouncing back. My anemone loves it with the flow hasn’t moved a bit since I recently added it. I’m interested in what other settings people are using.

 

[legionofdoon]

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