Has anyone tried the new Superfish scaper LED lights?

[ChrisP]

Hi all, I noticed in the 2023 superfish catalog they have a range of scaper LED lights in various sizes. Has anyone tried them out? Info online seems hard to find. I can only find the smaller one on sale anywhere. But could possibly be a good entry level / budget light. It is Ip rated too so can be fixed under a hood for those of us that need it.

 

[G H Nelson]

MD Fish Tanks uses them!

hoggie

 

[ChrisP]

Thanks yes I thought I noticed him using one too to good results. They seem hard to find. I've only seen the 60cm online and none of the bigger ones.

 

[copperband]

MD Fish Tanks uses them!

hoggie

He's certainly a good influencer for these companies that send him free stuff to "try"

 

[PaulLB]

I’ve only got experience with the Superfish LEDs that come with the Scaper aquarium package (45L), they seem similarly priced but these ones you mention appear to have a higher colour temp.

For what it’s worth I’ve replaced my Superfish LED with a Chihiros WRGB II and the difference is like going from black and white to colour TV. I even tried going for a medium range LED first with the Twinstar E series, but that pales in comparison to the Chihiros and on reflection was a waste of money.

One thing I’ve learned is don’t skimp on high quality light to get the best out of your planted aquarium.

 

[TrevC]

@PaulLB looking at the Superfish scaper 45 now. Is your tank CO2 injected requiring the Chihiros? I’m thinking of low tech in the first instance.