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Review on 🐠 Optimized Marineland Aquarium LED Strip Light with White and Blue LEDs by Michelle Larson

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Very nice light, but the "shadow problem " still needs to be solved

This is a good product. Like many people, I have a 40 gallon tank that is compatible with the Eclipse 3. The Eclipse 3 was discontinued and the bonnet light failure prompted me to look for an alternative. I like the quality of the lighting. A strip gives me enough light for my tall acrylic tank. The soft blue night lighting is a very nice touch, even if you have to turn it on manually every night. The hidden LED strip snapped right onto the front of the Eclipse 3's hood and I was up and running in minutes, which was good. Unfortunately, the deep seat design of the lens hood for the "Bio-Rad" and filter creates a shadow through the front light. See image. I think I'll have to experiment with the suction cups - if I can find what I've done with them - to see if a different tank placement is possible. Aside from this hood issue, my experience with the product has been positive. I've noticed an increase in algae, maybe you should pay attention to that. The light is also a bit more expensive. Note: The image uses clear light mode. My tank has a blue background.

Pros
  • Trial period for one year
Cons
  • Boring packaging