Nicrew HyperReef 150 watt discontinued??

[Yesevil123]

I bought this light for my tank back in november '24. I've been doing research on how to set it up and what not, anyways, I just discovered that the light was discontinued and I'm torn between just buying the 2nd gen or just figuring out how to use it. It's SUPER bright, and I think it might be over kill. I can't find anything about a controller for the light so I'm not sure what settings to even keep it on during the day/ night. Any recommendations? Or should I just buy the new gen?

 

[Spare time]

What size tank and how high is it being mounted off of the tank. A par meter will be your best friend

 

[Yesevil123]

It's a 55 gallon long reef and fish light. It says to keep ot input 6 inches from the top of the water. I haven't set it up yet, because is it even worth using it since it's been discontinued? I can not find a controller for it anywhere

 

[Spare time]

It's a 55 gallon long reef and fish light. It says to keep ot input 6 inches from the top of the water. I haven't set it up yet, because is it even worth using it since it's been discontinued? I can not find a controller for it anywhere

It will still work. No reason to not use it unless you really want the new version. As for settings and mounting, I personally would mount it a few inches higher if possible. Usually it's best to not max out the settings unless you get a par meter to rent. It also depends on what corals you want to keep.

 

[jermzisurmom]

The gen one controller https://a.co/d/5Cb71GA

 

[Yesevil123]

Okay. I'll do it for 10inches then. I'm also far from being tech savvy so the remote would just be more benefit in a way. Is that where the PAR meter comes into play? Does it tell me how bright the light is in a sense?

 

[Yesevil123]

The gen one controller https://a.co/d/5Cb71GA

 

[jermzisurmom]

Should be able to use the kessil spectral controller

 

[jermzisurmom]

Yeah just showing u what u need to look for to do ur own research

 

[oreo54]

I bought this light for my tank back in november '24. I've been doing research on how to set it up and what not, anyways, I just discovered that the light was discontinued and I'm torn between just buying the 2nd gen or just figuring out how to use it. It's SUPER bright, and I think it might be over kill. I can't find anything about a controller for the light so I'm not sure what settings to even keep it on during the day/ night. Any recommendations? Or should I just buy the new gen?

Gen 2 controller is compatible w/ gen 1...
Unless Amazon is lying..
You can't "mix" 1 and 2's though and Nicrew 30 was always different.
The port on the gen 1 is 0-10v analog..

Cable..
Amazon product