AliExpress A8SE Reef Light

[Hooz]

So I see a lot of people have tried out these "Radions" but has anyone here ordered a "waterbox"?

I was this > < close to ordering 4 of the Cube 20 AiOs. I had a really cool vision for my home office with an entire wall of identical tanks, each setup for something different (LPS, SPS, anemones, softies). Unfortunately, my wife's vision did NOT align with mine.

 

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I was this > < close to ordering 4 of the Cube 20 AiOs. I had a really cool vision for my home office with an entire wall of identical tanks, each setup for something different (LPS, SPS, anemones, softies). Unfortunately, my wife's vision did NOT align with mine.

I too have had that vision... lol, but I'd love to get one of the larger tanks at a steep discount from the actual waterbox brand. But even with that steep discount I feel like its too risky to order without at least one review. After all it would still be a 1000$+ purchase for a tank that I don't know if it'll even show up, or hold water...

 

[bishoptf]

I was this > < close to ordering 4 of the Cube 20 AiOs. I had a really cool vision for my home office with an entire wall of identical tanks, each setup for something different (LPS, SPS, anemones, softies). Unfortunately, my wife's vision did NOT align with mine.

Bwhahaha...funny how that is...

 

[bishoptf]

I too have had that vision... lol, but I'd love to get one of the larger tanks at a steep discount from the actual waterbox brand. But even with that steep discount I feel like its too risky to order without at least one review. After all it would still be a 1000$+ purchase for a tank that I don't know if it'll even show up, or hold water...

Yeah I understand lot of cash but pay with a credit card that provides some kind of warranty and if it doesnt work out I would go to them to reverse the charges if they did not take it back etc...I have read several postings saying its coming from the same factory, maybe it is and maybe its not but I will say Red Sea has had lots of issue with tanks so in the end does it matter, I dunno..to some it will and to some it won't. I sometimes think we are biased about name brand stuff, the quality control may be better but all we are talking about it proper application of silicone, my guess if it makes it in one piece it prolly would be fine, but I am more of a gambler and a cheapskate, lol...Prolly to big to set it up in the garage and see if it leaks but again some of the name brands have had issues also...

 

[bishoptf]

My update is the vendor sent me a label to ship the light back to them, I hated to do it since the light really looks nice but it would not hold its settings after a power cycle and tried everything to get it to work...

 

[luiz270401]

AIPAI app users HELP!!!

I can connect to the light in my WiFi settings

I can open the app and click yes to direct connect and go into light setting.

I can see my router in the WiFi connection list.

I can put in my password but it will not link with my router. Have reset router and light. Deleted app and reinstalled. Restarted iPhone.

I have also tried on my android tablet and can only get to the same point where it won’t connect to router.

Did you solve the problem?

 

[luiz270401]

I bought an A8s and I'm having difficulty understanding how the app works. Could anyone who has already configured an A8s, A8se or A7 help me?

 

[bkhunt]

Yes - I added a 2.4ghz access point and connected right away. I went that route since I did not want to screw up all my other 2.4 connections changing settings on the router.

I also solved my other issue with programming by unlinking the lights. Each light is programmed individually and functioning properly. I was having issues with them remembering time and programming while linked.

 

[Matt1997]

I bought an A8s and I'm having difficulty understanding how the app works. Could anyone who has already configured an A8s, A8se or A7 help me?

No one can help if you don’t post what you are struggling with. Connect to the lights wifi/direct link. Link to your internet with password. Click the buttons in the top right, click magnifying glass and make sure all info for light is filled out/verified. That’s it. Should be able to select the light and design schedule from there

 

[maddox]

I have got mine 2 pcs of xr 30 blue version, quality looks really nice, yesterday connected them instead mine hydra 32 , now two a8se and two hydras 64, colors A8se really nice, like more than AI, also AI have more disco ball effect these almost non. App was difficult but later all ok haven’t tried to disconnect power yet. Just didnt link them. Use preset in chinese language while in english it diddnt worked. Time everything ok. Now will rent PAR meter to measure its power. Added some pictures. What schedule use others?

 

[Carlosmc151]

Anyone has measured the PAR?

 

[amarck]

So I see a lot of people have tried out these "Radions" but has anyone here ordered a "waterbox"?

Bought around 600 gallons of aquariums from them. And a 10 pack of the A8ses. We’ll see how it goes.

 

[rnegrette]

Bought around 600 gallons of aquariums from them. And a 10 pack of the A8ses. We’ll see how it goes.

Keep us posted!

On the light end of things, I'm thinking about ordering an A7 this weekend. If all goes well, I'll likely be ordering 3 A8s within six weeks or so. If anyone has any experience with skimmers from these AliExpress sellers, please let me know.

 

[amarck]

Keep us posted!

On the light end of things, I'm thinking about ordering an A7 this weekend. If all goes well, I'll likely be ordering 3 A8s within six weeks or so. If anyone has any experience with skimmers from these AliExpress sellers, please let me know.

Will do!
Also bought a skimmer, asking them about their A7s and the difference between the A7 and A7 II.

 

[JONEUO]

The downside to the regular product is that you can't save multiple lighting settings? Also, is it possible to adjust the brightness of the light while maintaining the proportions? I'm curious about detailed reviews before purchasing the x30 Blue and a8se.

 

[Reefing102]

Disregard…wrong thread

 

[Patx]

You can save custom indefinitely

 

[Patx]

Just have to save it

Create "Save customers" add name

 

[Patx]

Also, is it possible to adjust the brightness of the light while maintaining the proportions?

Yes i think... example: if i raised intensity, my blue going much more in % than my white do.

 

[Patx]

Ps: this is where i enjoy the most of my shedule "for the pop" effect.
(A8's model)