NICREW SkyLED Plus Aquarium Plant Light, Freshwater Fish Tank Light with Ramp Up and Dim Down, Spectrum Adjustable and Lighting Schedule Programmable with Controller, 12-18 Inches, 11 Watts

This light is a great value and easy to program. Overall a 4.5 star. The only negative is the wire stand which is flimsy, but that is the same even with more expensive lights. This light is being used on top of a 5 foot (60") tank so with the legs extended all the way they bow a little. Instead I added some heavier and taller 3.5" legs made for Hygger to give it strength and also lift it higher above the water. My tank also has two Hygger HG957 lights end-to-end since they don't make a light long enough, and this NICREW light is being used at the front of the tank to get better coverage front to back. The NICREW is super BRIGHT, I had to dial it back to 40% when used along side the Hygger lights... which are being run at 70% (but same brightness). Pros: 1) Slim design and seems very well built. 2) Easy to program (once you learn how). Much easier than Hygger which has a odd program. 3) Super high output - I am only using this at 40% W/R and 40% B. This is compared to the Hygger 957 that I am running at 70%. Good light penetration down to the substrate even above a 24" deep tank. 4) Color and intensity appears to be similar to the much more expensive Fluval Plant LEDs. 5) PRICE is great! I think the Fluval is 6x the price and Hygger slightly higher but cost me even more because I needed 2 to cover a 60" long tank. Cons: 1) Extension legs are a little weak when fully extended. 2) The clock time is not saved during a power outage (or unplugged), but this is the same for most brand LEDs I've tried. The program remains but the time resets to 12:00. Easily fixed by adding a small computer battery backup to maintain the program time. 3) When setting up a custom program there is no separate color adjustment for Red, the White and Red are one combined channel and Blue is the second channel. Not a big deal and really can't complain for the price. 4) No WiFi, just the wired controller... which can also be a plus. But it's also much cheaper than those with WiFi remote programming so I won't complain. Overall this is a fantastic light. Time will tell if it holds up over a long period of time but at the price it can be replaced several times before spending as much as the Fluval lights.

I purchased this light because this manufacturer has earned a good reputation with its aquarium lighting. This light in particular is one of the brightest I've found for this price ($47). The 30-36in light fits perfectly on a 20 gallon long tank. You dont need this light if you dont have a planted aquarium. which are less bright. Im super happy with the color spectrum & strength, ive noticed the plants have noticeable growth after 1 wk. The timer works as it should. Worth noting is the initial set up. Many reviews mentioned the complexity of setting up the built in timer. I ignored the reviews, thinking "how bad could it be?". Well, let's just say you won't be able to get by without reading the directions. The light comes set for 100% strength from 9 to 5, but you can adjust the duration as well as the intensity. Youll need the directions because theres a button that youd think means "back" but its actually "undo" so if you hit that, all the settings you've just inputted will be erased. Because of all the adjustability, initial set up is a little excessive, but thats the cost of having said adjustability. Once you've set it, which im embarrassed to admit took 10 minutes, you dont have to mess with it again. This light doesn't have a remote or pre-set modes, such as cloudy, moonlight, thunderstorm, etc. Great light for anyone seeking a straightforward light on a timer, for planted aquariums.

Have the 36" version of this light on my 36" 22g rimless. It is very bright, I am currently running it on 40% during the day and it is growing my plants very well. The controller is easy to use and program. I like how it has an adjustable sunset/sunrise feature; I have mine set to the max at 120 minutes and it's perfect. It's also nice to be able to adjust the brightness separately for both the blue and white/red lights. If I can get a couple of years out of it I would consider it well worth the price. Only time will tell, but as for right now this is an amazing light and a great value. UPDATE 11/2/2023 Light is still working as good as day one. No problems at all. My plants are growing like weeds. If you are not pumping co2, this light is about as strong as you will need at only 50%-60% brightness on the settings (depending on tank depth/dimensions). So if you decide to go co2 you can easily ramp it up. Great light.

The light itself is gorgeous and very bright; it has no problems illuminating the entirety of your tank. Installation was as simple as pulling out the brackets to match your tank dimensions and it fits perfectly on the rim of the tank. The timer takes a bit of getting used to, but it works beautifully once you get the hang of it. My one complaint is that this light is 36W and the provided adapter only provides 36W, which opens the potential for a power supply bottleneck, which I did have an issue with. With the brightness of the white LEDs set anywhere from 80-100%, the light would constantly flicker on and off. I emailed support and they were quick to respond and provide a solution, eventually sending me a replacement adapter at 40W, which seems to make the light work flawlessly now. 4 stars because I truly believe this is a problem that shouldn't have arose to begin with, as electronics should always be packaged with an adapter rated than the highest average power draw of the device. But, again, their support was quick and understanding and eager to make it right. Whether or not my experience is a one off and others' work 100% correctly out of the box, I can't say. Would recommend this light if it functions properly, though.

This affordable light is very bright for the price you’re paying. Definitely +1 for value. The tank I have it on is 16 inches deep for reference. To turn the light off you must hold down the “m” button in the middle for three seconds, unlike a conventional dedicated on/off switch. To add on, the build is quite sturdy, does not feel cheap. The skyled plus (labeled SP in the attached photo) is a tad bit brighter compared to the classicLED PLUS (labeled CP). Both are more than adequate for growing plants 100%. I like how the skyled plus is dimmable, useful if you find it too bright for the fish or you’re experiencing algae growth due to the intensity. On the other hand, the classicLED plus is just on or off. For this reason I would pick the skyled plus over the latter. To add on, it is also nearly half the width of the classicLED plus, thus taking less room on top. Good for the minimalist look. The unit does get quite hot but nothing to be alarmed or concerned about. Final rating: 9.5/10 I don’t have any complaints. Perhaps a built-in timer would be nice, but for the price point that’s asking for a lot!

This is the second time I’ve ordered this light for my workplace aquarium. The first was a mere 6 months ago, as the first one did not withstand splash and humidity from the aquarium water. Otherwise, the light is absolutely incredible value for fish enthusiasts. The programmability and ease of use is fantastic, especially the ramp-up and ramp-down feature, and the moonlight feature (both highly customizable). I recommend using an aquarium lid in conjunction though, to guard the light from any water splash! I love the light so much, I will be getting a bigger one for my own home aquarium. The light likes to stay dry, otherwise it’s perfect.

Overall a very good product. I have a closed hood so I taped the adjustable holders to the outside of tank. A great work around to tape it to side of tank. My hood ballast burnt out and I don’t want to buy a new tank so this was a perfect fix.

Seems a well built quality light. Purchased for an aquarium, until that is purchased, set this bucket up for my pond plants. Versatility is great. Need to protect from getting wet..

I was so worried that I am spending so much for something like this, I was worried it might not get to all my plants. but when I put it on, it was very bright and it made my water look so clear. I am very happy with product and it is well worth your money. and the package that it came in was safe as well. and also I didn't get any glass broken so I Was lucky. my fish tank is big and light got all the way down.