AL-H24DD: Finnex RAY II High Output Unibody Ultra Slim LED Fixture - 24" Daylight

Who knew LEDs would make their way into the aquatic industry? I was looking into several products when I decided to get an additional light for my aquarium to convert it into a planted tank, and it seemed that LEDs were the best choice because they did not run (as) hot as fluorescents and the wattage is a lot less in comparison as well. I was looking into several Marineland products like the Marineland Aquatic Plant LED Lighting System w/ TIMER 18-24", but to be honest, it's a bit overpriced. By comparison, the finnex is more than half the price of the Marineland. Don't get me wrong, I love the company and it's products are usually of great quality and efficiency, but the LEDs are more expensive than they should be.

However, I wasn't sure whether LED's had the potential to be as bright. Well, let me tell you now, the Finnex is pretty dang bright. It pretty much illuminates the aquarium in bright daylight, emphasizing the colors of the plants, fish, rocks, and *gasp* the clarity/clearness of the water. My plants are growing pretty well. I am really glad that I did not go with the Marineland because I don't really need the moonlights it's cool and everything, but it's just a gimmick for blue light. I have the Marineland LED Aquarium Hood 20 by 10 and the moon lights seem a little artificial and fake. Not that natural, which is the look I'm assuming most of you are going for.

One thing that I surprised me a bit was how small it was and how hot it ran. It's not super hot, but enough to not be "cool". By the way, it's very well-made. It's solid, but I guess that comes from the unibody construction.

Overall, I'm pretty impressed with the light it's a tremendous value over other competitors and I saved a lot of money by deciding to go with the Finnex.

I have had many aquarium led lights. This is by far the brightest of them all. I am very pleased with it. It is brighter than the Marineland Reef Led lights by far. There are a couple things I would suggest they improve on. The cord that comes with the light is too short and there needs to be longer sizes. A 36 inch and a 48 inch version would be eagerly awaited upon by the aquarium hobby. Looking at the light when not turned on I thought I had bought another hyped up led not living up to its name, but when I turned it on I got a burst of sunshine I didn't think possible from a fixture this size. Overall I give an excited thumbs up for this product.

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This light is amazing, I received it today and put it on my tank. Wow this is amazing! I have a biocube 29 gallons and it fits perfectly. My corals opened up well, especially my leather corals. Its like a balloon that someone inflated it. And my overheating issue with biocube lid is gone. My only complaint is that the power cord is too short, like really really short. With my biocube and its stand the cord doesnt even touch the floor. Im still very happy overall because of the price, capability and quality of the product. Best bang for the buck!

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