Review on 🐠 NICREW ClassicLED Gen 2 Aquarium Light: Dimmable LED Fish Tank Light with 2-Channel Control, High Output (18-24 Inch, 15 Watts) by Christine Noland

*Last updated 6 months ago* Sep. 2020: See image after minor finishing + wc. The growth was amazing, I have to admit I'm VERY SATISFIED with the results for my 10g. My pygmy baby tears are covered in rugs and beads every day, my rotalas are turning pink and thriving, my pygmy hair has no trouble and my giant hair is growing fast. . See updated pictures. March 2020: I bought the Classic Gen2 with LED light. The light is working fine so far, seems very bright in my 10 gallon tank but I haven't tested PAR or lumens. The details state 75+ PAR and 1160 lumens at 12 inches, which should be powerful enough to grow a carpet of baby pygmy tears in bright light. The LED heats up a little, but not much. Comes with a beautiful aluminum case. The lights' retractable legs don't slide in and out easily, which is a good thing since they're above the water. I bought an 18-24" LED. And for those confused like me, that means the overall length. LEDs (actual rectangle size) is 18" and the legs can extend up to 24" or more to fit on the rim of the tank. Has only been working a couple of weeks on 10 hour light cycles will give an update if it breaks. at an early stage. To make this a 5 star purchase I would use an app Recommend the built-in timer, which is easy to use. Unfortunately, you have to turn it on / off manually and change the mode with the touch switch. This is not always convenient when it is hidden behind the tank or in a cabinet under the tank. I decided to just plug my LED into a Wemo smart socket and control the time with Apple Homekit automation, you can also buy an adapter from the same company to turn on the timers/modes - but I haven't been able to determine if it after e in a power outage comes with memory or not. I know my Homekit Smart Plug can be controlled anywhere in the world and will change its configuration if there is a power outage so I don't miss a light period. Picture was taken on March 10, 2020 at the start of my Iwagumi Aquascape - 10 gallon aquarium