Why not Reefi uno 2?

tsw3030 · May 6, 2023

Everything I see points me to buying this light. I have a established mixed reef 24x24x24 60 gallon cube. I've been lighting with a black box for years but i have to keep repairing burned out leds so its time to replace. I'm looking for opinions from my fellow reefers on what to buy. I not interested in buying used. Nooppsyche looks interesting too or any main stream light I see new trend is AI blades.

Poochaku · May 6, 2023

It is the best available at this time. The more research you do, the more you will agree

mfinn · May 7, 2023

Look into how this light is controlled. If you think you understand the software, then I think you will be happy with the Reefi Uno 2. I had the first version but didn't understand the software ( too lazy to learn, maybe?)
I did notice how solid and well built they are. Pretty solid.
A lot of local reefers in my fb groups use them and I don't see any complaints about the lights themselves.

tsw3030 · May 7, 2023

Thanks for the input. The software looks almost like my reef radiance Blackbox led so I hope I understand it. I'm not much for changing programs so I hoping it's got pre programs built in which I think it does.

areefer01 · May 7, 2023

Once you get the spectrum preference down and intensity there really is no need to go back and fiddle with it. Acclimation possibly but even then you can manage that by starting low in the display and slowly raising them higher. Maybe the kit has acclimation, I don't know, but that is the only other reason I could see fiddling with it after setting.

Also I'm pretty sure you could email them and get support. I've heard it is good. Note I do not own the lights but cumbersome doesn't seem like a deal breaker to me if the kit works and priced right.

minus9 · May 7, 2023

The only reason not to buy is you've been duped by others to overpay for other fixtures with crappy warranties. I agree about the software, once you get it dialed in, why would you want to fiddle with the lights? I don't own the light either, but I know people who have it and love it. If I ever went full LED again, the only three lights would be Reefi, Kessil and Quanta Pro.

JayLu · May 7, 2023

I bought three Uno 2.0s a few weeks ago, so I am still learning how to use them. But, like said above, they are great lights. They have tons of power, great spread, and produce a nice looking color of light (to me anyways). I am not tech savvy, but was able to figure out the programming and stuff pretty quickly. There are a couple of videos on YouTube that I followed. I also have Radions running Mobius. I kind of like the Reefi programming better. Also, I have emailed Daniel a few times with questions, he is a pleasure to deal with.