Nicrew vs Noop vs Hipargero

[ncsuben]

I just purchased my first reef tank: Red Sea reefer 425 G2…I know I know I’m hoping it doesn’t leak also, but the deal was too good.

Anyway, looking at reasonable lighting, primarily for SPS and LPS but maybe a birds nest or pocilopora toward the top.

My head is swimming with all the opinions out there. People love Noopsyche but HATE programming them. Nicrew seems well respected, but then there are other smaller brands like Hipargero and Viparspectra popping up.

If looking to be in the ballpark of these prices and wanting two lights to cover the 48” of the RS425…what would y’all recommend or what is your experience. Thank you!

 

[PPBlimpy]

The new noops are only 100w. I have used noops for a long time. The setup is frustrating. Programming isn’t horrible. Lights are amazing and inexpensive @$139 each.

I would look at 3 of the noops over that tank personally

 

[Justfebreezeit]

My only experience is with nicrew.

Two 200watts cover 4ft very nicely. Personally I like the controller vs having an app but that's highly preferential.

It's a great light

 

[ncsuben]

My only experience is with nicrew.

Two 200watts cover 4ft very nicely. Personally I like the controller vs having an app but that's highly preferential.

It's a great light

Yeah I have freshwater planted tanks and having an app is nice…but once the light is set it’s set and the app becomes rarely used (after the initial build up period).

 

[MajorDad74]

Im using two Hipargero. A100’s. I really like it and the par is amazing. I’ve tried the a8 pro max and a radion pro g4

and I prefer these. I’m still doing some tweaking to get the purples to pop more.

 

[BoonieMoe]

There is a website that makes programming the noop super easy. Set your schedule & led channels on the website & then only use the app to import it via QR code. I run 2 noop k7 III pros with a orphek natura inbetween them. No complaints at all

 

[Moe K]

LPS Noops are Awesome, more pop. SPS/Acros Nicrew HyperReef 200, more growth.

Photo is under HyperReef 200. Something about the Nicrew spectrum had my WD acro go bonkers.

 

[areefer01]

User your favorite search engine and look for the lights in question along with telegram - I think he has tested a couple of these kits. Should get some unbiased input there.