Nicrew 50 or 30W for nano?

emmysnewtank · Oct 27, 2022

So looking at budget reef light upgrade for my 19g fluval.

Debating on the Nicrew 30W, but for a few more dollars and the added controller I can do the 50W. I am just growing some LPS, so is the 50w overkill? or worth the extra dollars? I like the Nicrew 30 because it has built in ramp up and timer.

I am currently running the Hiperagero 30W...but I hate the inability to ramp up/down on the older model I have. I really hate the controls on the Hiperagero too.

tbrown · Oct 27, 2022

emmysnewtank said:
So looking at budget reef light upgrade for my 19g fluval.

Debating on the Nicrew 30W, but for a few more dollars and the added controller I can do the 50W. I am just growing some LPS, so is the 50w overkill? or worth the extra dollars? I like the Nicrew 30 because it has built in ramp up and timer.

I am currently running the Hiperagero 30W...but I hate the inability to ramp up/down on the older model I have. I really hate the controls on the Hiperagero too.

Check out the @noopsyche K7 Mini? App controlled 60 watt with ramp up/ramp down with LOTS of set points. Better spectrum and only $85 on sale right now. I have the 30 watt Nicrew and the difference between Nicrew and Noopsyche is huge in my opinion. I don't have the Mini yet but I have two of the K7 V3 140 watts, a K7 V3 75 watt, and the older K7 Pro II 90 watt.

Noopsyche K7 Mini 60W APP wifi control

Noo-Psyche K7 Mini is an Brand New Marine Aquarium coral light with Smart App WiFi Control. Category: Pet light for aquarium reef illumination Size: Φ116*55 mm Weight: 0.35 Kg Power: 60 W Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz 1.5A Warranty: one year

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emmysnewtank · Oct 27, 2022

@tbrown3589 I was just looking at the @noopsyche

Looks like a great light but is it shipping? I saw a bunch of reviews that people weren't getting them delivered after they ordered? Maybe ill give that one a shot...seems like people who have it really dig it. My Hiperagero is treating corals great, but I hate using a switch timer to turn on/off and I would really prefer to ramp up/down.

tbrown · Oct 27, 2022

emmysnewtank said:
@tbrown3589 I was just looking at the @noopsyche

Looks like a great light but is it shipping? I saw a bunch of reviews that people weren't getting them delivered after they ordered? Maybe ill give that one a shot...seems like people who have it really dig it. My Hiperagero is treating corals great, but I hate using a switch timer to turn on/off and I would really prefer to ramp up/down.

If there's not a Chinese holiday going on it's shipping. Sometimes there are delays due to the holidays over there. @noopsyche ? Any word on why people might be saying they're not being delivered?

emmysnewtank · Oct 27, 2022

tbrown3589 said:
If there's not a Chinese holiday going on it's shipping. Sometimes there are delays due to the holidays over there. @noopsyche ? Any word on why people might be saying they're not being delivered?

I think some of the reviews on their site talk about delayed or shipments never received. If coming from China, definitely can't order over CNY...

tbrown · Oct 27, 2022

I've ordered 3 directly from Noopsyche. All 3 arrived quickly. I ordered one shortly before Chinese New Year so they rushed to get it in the mail ahead of time, 1 shortly after CNY which took about 8 days to get here, and 1 not near any holidays but during the height of COVID and that one got here in around 5 days.

tbrown · Oct 27, 2022

So it looks like those two reviews were just added this week - yesterday and Tuesday. If it's been "almost a month" they ordered during the Chinese Golden Week celebration. My guess is that has caused the delay. I'd be curious if the lights did ship and just haven't been received yet.

emmysnewtank · Oct 27, 2022

For $85 it’s not that big a risk. I’m going to order one and see how it goes. Just ordered that new IM15 aio tank for $100 too. $180 w media caddy, lid and shipping. About to go 2x tanks. One for my daughter one for me.

tbrown · Oct 27, 2022

emmysnewtank said:
For $85 it’s not that big a risk. I’m going to order one and see how it goes. Just ordered that new IM15 aio tank for $100 too. $180 w media caddy, lid and shipping. About to go 2x tanks. One for my daughter one for me.

Congrats!

noopsyche · Oct 27, 2022

tbrown3589 said:
If there's not a Chinese holiday going on it's shipping. Sometimes there are delays due to the holidays over there. @noopsyche ? Any word on why people might be saying they're not being delivered?

Holiday delays and flight shortages. It's already back to normal

emmysnewtank · Oct 28, 2022

noopsyche said:
Holiday delays and flight shortages. It's already back to normal

Ok @noopsyche @tbrown3589 You guys sold me. K7 mini ordered!

emmysnewtank · Nov 9, 2022

So K7 ordered, but seems to be slowly making its way for China...

tbrown · Nov 9, 2022

emmysnewtank said:
So K7 ordered, but seems to be slowly making its way for China...

I think my first one took about 5 days. The second one took 8 or 9 if I remember.

tydeck · Nov 12, 2022

3 weeks to get mine but works great.

emmysnewtank · Nov 12, 2022

tydeck said:
3 weeks to get mine but works great.

How difficult was the wifi setup? Seems that’s an issue…

tydeck · Nov 12, 2022

not too bad. I’m just not as sharp with that stuff anymore. I figured it out after a few trys. Seems stable once setup.

Kinettik · Nov 15, 2022

@noopsyche any way to mod the bracket on this for a 16mm rim?

noopsyche · Nov 16, 2022

Kinettik said:
@noopsyche any way to mod the bracket on this for a 16mm rim?

One way is to use the PRO III's bracket for the mini.

GHOSTLY · Nov 16, 2022

emmysnewtank said:
So looking at budget reef light upgrade for my 19g fluval.

I have to ask what tank is it? Sorry if this is off topic but I didn't know fluval made that! I'd personally just get the Noopsyche mini. Heard and got suggested it a lot but if you really can't then the 30w