Thank you for sharing with us. Product reviews make awesome content. It's the only way to see new products most of the time. Looks like the co op has a good one.
Great review! Question...is there a easy way to hang this light from the ceiling (drywall). I'd like to hang it about 8 inches above the tank. Thanks!!
I’m a planted tank guy but still enjoy your content, with the plants you currently have I would maybe work the intensity at between 50-75% or else you are going to run into algae issues. Unless you plan to plant it out a bit heavier even then I would work my way up as the plants grow in.
What color is the gravel on the left and right? It may be me, but it looks black with the Finnex and brown or tan with the Co-Op when you were doing side by side comparison.
Good review Ben. The @Aquarium Co-Op does real good work. I like that Cory is personally involved in the R&D and won’t settle for second best. That means a lot, especially with more expensive and necessary equipment. I think their light will be a home run for the everyday user. ~Tim
Love your product reviews. The light looks very clean the way it sits on the tank but what is the light spread like, seeing that it sits so close to the surface? Does it spotlight? I have found that lights need to sit a little higher above the tanks on those brackets to ensure a better light spread front to back in tanks that are more than 12 inches front to back. We don't have Aquarium Coop products in South Africa but I like what they are doing. It has the feel of products designed by a hobbyist. I find all the product lines to sometimes have some great features but always a flaw or two that wasn't well thought out.
Great video ben....right on time for this video, I have been in this wonderful hobby for a very long time and I am starting my first planted aquarium. I purchased some plants from the co-op and I am going to purchase the same light this week. I always appreciate your content, thank you for sharing.
👍😎 Cory, definitely does things right. Lightning looks better, but to me, not a whole lot. Hard wired, smart. No coat hangers, looks way better. Can’t see the led’s from the front, nice.
Perfect video for a question I've had for a bit....what are your thoughts on having two lights, one up front and one up back or I am just being to anal about this for a planted tank
Way to much yellow for my taste! How do do you program the LED to get sunrise and sunset and night light?? Or do you have to switch everything on and off manually??
I would take out those Buenos Aires Tetras and replace them with Cardinals or Rummy Noses. They would swim in the same space and leave the plants alone. And I would add a lot more rooted plants like Crypts and Vallisneria. With those lights you are going to get algae unless there are more plants outcompeting it.
I'm sure the Coop's light is going to hold up really well, and I know if you have a problem, the Coop will fix it and make it right. I buy from them as often as I can. Hands down, all companies should be modeling themselves after Aquarium Coop! That being said, I started this hobby with Beamworks DA-FSPEC. They are running on their 6th year. You definitely want to purchase the inline timer dimmer for this light, otherwise it's absurdly bright. Once toned down, it gives off really nice colors to your tank inhabitants and will grow low to mid light plants beautifully. I'm sure you could use this light on high tech tanks as well, but cranked up, it washes your tank out a lot. Great set it and forget it light, but do need that dimmer. I have 3 Hygger 24/7 lights that have been running for a bit over a year. I would say Hygger has the best light on the market for it's price point, if they would fix the timer having to be reset everytime the power glitches. Something as simple as a battery added to hold the time would be lovely. Anything! I love the color my Hygger lights bring to my tanks. I love them so much, I'm still on the fence on sticking with the Beamworks brand or phasing my geriatric lights out with Hygger regardless of the timer annoyance. Hopefully, they will finally fix this kind of crucial issue before my old Beamworks give up the ghost. All in all, I'm not loving the color rendition I'm seeing from the Coop's light, but that is personal aesthetics. I think it's because I started with cooler light so it's what I'm used to. Love the Coop, but sadly not being tempted on this one. Anyone just starting, or already used to a bit warmer tone (if any of that matters) should definitely consider giving it a try....if you Need a light and the price point is within your budget. Aquarium Coop has never let me down. ☺️☺️☺️
Good review, thanks! I’m trying to figure out why it doesn’t include a timer, even something simple like the 8/10/12 preset on NiCrew lights (in keeping with “easy”). I know the co op solution is “buy a timer outlet” but no thanks, my power strips are crowded enough!
Never had a Beamswork last more than a couple years. I've got the identical 48" Co-oP and also a 48" Finnex ALC on two separate 75 gallon tanks and can say the Finnex is the more powerful of the two, both visually comparing their brightness and with my par meter. Plus, the Finnex is programmable ta boot. You can also adjust all the colors individually with the finnex also. Not saying the Coop light is bad, I like it, but the Finnex is the light to go with for a planted tank over the Coop, especially if you have high demand plants and are running Co2 injection. The Finnex is roughly the same price as the Coop also. The Coop light does beat out the Finnex though with its mounting brackets and the Coops customer support is 1st class.
I like this sort of video. The fish in the background are sweet. Nice pairing with the Corys, Tetras, and Rasboras. Tank size, light hardscape and plant density gives plenty of room for the fish. I know, the emphasis was on the light. Cory from Co-op brings some nice things. Small comment on the intensity comparison, if the lights aren't the same age, let's say one is 6 months to a year old it won't be as intense as it was new. Not sure if that played a role or not. Beamsworks is one of those lights that is far from perfect, but at times the cost point is just right. I'll definitely be checking out Co-op's lights next time I'm in the market.
I read some "where" Full Blue is Bad for The Fish Have You Seen this ? SORRY I can't remember where I read it. It was the internet not a Social media search...Thanks Alot..Great Video 👍
Blue is bad because it stimulates the autonomic nervous system (tells the brain it's day time). The worst part is moon light isn't even blue, it's actually about 4000K. But WE mentally perceive blue to be night time due to blue color shading in movies being used to signify a scene is set at night.
I love the idea that the co-op has their own light, and it looks really nice. What's the price tag on that compared to the other common brands? Is it comparable to the Fluval? The Finnex? The Hygger?
The most comparable light would be the Fluval 3.0. The Fluval is $229 for the 48" length (59 watt), while our 48" 50 watt light is $149. The Finnex and Hygger lights are more budget-focused, so not as easy of a comparison.
Barrina (6 Pack) T5 LED Shop Light Plug and Play, 4FT, 2200lm, 6500K (Super Bright White), 20W, Utility Shop Light, Ceiling and Under Cabinet Light, ETL Listed, Corded Electric with ON/Off Switch These lights are cheaper you get six of them and they'll outlast these other lights anytime $56 Canadian pretty good deal I'd say one content creator says he's had them running 6 years now they're on Amazon now I call this ideal...
I like the CO Op light all it needs is a sunrise/set feature. As for the Buenos Aires Tetras yes they are plant nibblers. You should try some Serpea Tetras or Bosemani Rainbows. Both have some great colors and l8ve to school.
Those tetras are definitely plant eaters, I made the mistake of adding them to a planted tank because they were cheap but ended up being expensive because they ruined everything.
too expensive for what you get. I put a video on my channel on how LED dome lights are far superior to LED strip lights in 6 different aspects. All the LED lights come from China, after 9 years of LED strip lights I have a "bone yard" of lights that have either burned out or became obsolete when I went from fish only to planted tanks. Likely a good beginner light from Aquarium Co-op but at twice the cost of Beamswork.
Hats off to Cory and his team for what they've brought to the community but for a bit extra I'd stick with a fluval plant with the timer functions and custom lighting with sunset and sunrise modes. I'd like to see this side by side with a plant 3.0 out of curiosity.
For anybody who wants to know, my 48" light arrived today. It is awful!!! it isn't bright at all, and it is a gross yellow... These UA-cam channels will simp for anybody!!! I'm telling you right now, don't buy this trash!!!
Hey ben ! 🐠. 🌱 🪴. I just ordered the aquarium co op. Regulater. And i have a 10 pound cylinder Coming from amazon……. I know you mentioned in this video. Your gonna set up your co 2 Pretty soon. A video of you installing it. Would be great….. im not so good at putting things together 🤣. So. Im hoping you put a video. On that soon. ✅
Nice 😎
Great 👍 video Ben I needed to see this 👏.
Awesome light. Im using the aquarium coop light on my 125. Looks like natural sunlight! And aquarium coop’s customer service is unmatched.
I love the chihiros lights 😊
Great product
Great review
Thank you
Link to Aquarium Co-op light here: www.aquariumcoop.com/collections/all/products/aquarium-co-op-easy-plant-led?sca_ref=3301874.0yH4KEHjB2
I like the settings
That’s crazy my friend I can believe the difference thank you I wanted one but now no problem getting one. Thanks again
Aquarium co-op has really good products plants n all😊 they get us.
Very nice review 😊 My LFS carries Co-Op products now and I just noticed they have the lights too! I might need to pick one up soon.
Thank you for sharing with us. Product reviews make awesome content. It's the only way to see new products most of the time. Looks like the co op has a good one.
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This is the name of another content creators video very informative and they grow plants like crazy...
That will go to the top of my Light Bar Wish List for my planted tank! Thanks for that review, Ben!
I love my Fluval planted 3.0 led and the app I also own the the fluval 407 canister filter running on my 38 gallon bow front aquarium
great video. LEDs are perfect for aquarium fish. I talk about it in my video!
Great review! Question...is there a easy way to hang this light from the ceiling (drywall). I'd like to hang it about 8 inches above the tank. Thanks!!
I haven’t tried to hang it but I bet Cory, Zenzo or someone at the Co-Op has done it and would be willing to share how they did it.
Thanks for the review! I’m considering picking one up for a planted tank I’m having issues with.
Lighting can be one issue. I hope it helps.
I’m a planted tank guy but still enjoy your content, with the plants you currently have I would maybe work the intensity at between 50-75% or else you are going to run into algae issues. Unless you plan to plant it out a bit heavier even then I would work my way up as the plants grow in.
Good points, thank you.
What color is the gravel on the left and right? It may be me, but it looks black with the Finnex and brown or tan with the Co-Op when you were doing side by side comparison.
I was thinking about buying one but went with a Hyger. Now you can see how brighter it is. Definitely looks like its worth the money. -Neal
Hygger is a good light. I have Hygger on several of my tanks.
@@BenOchart Yeah def. I was impressed when I plugged it in. Its on my filterless planted tank.
Good review Ben. The @Aquarium Co-Op does real good work. I like that Cory is personally involved in the R&D and won’t settle for second best. That means a lot, especially with more expensive and necessary equipment. I think their light will be a home run for the everyday user. ~Tim
Love your product reviews. The light looks very clean the way it sits on the tank but what is the light spread like, seeing that it sits so close to the surface? Does it spotlight? I have found that lights need to sit a little higher above the tanks on those brackets to ensure a better light spread front to back in tanks that are more than 12 inches front to back. We don't have Aquarium Coop products in South Africa but I like what they are doing. It has the feel of products designed by a hobbyist. I find all the product lines to sometimes have some great features but always a flaw or two that wasn't well thought out.
Check out the side-by-side segment. The coverage is front-to-back and side-to-side 100%😀
I bought the 30" light, LOVE IT!!! Works great for me !!!! Had a Fluval, but didn't like having to control it with an APP only!!!
so now you have to control everything with buttons manually every day....
@@aheimsvensson1573 Yes, I use a timer too !!
I personally like the “cool white” look more of the beamswork, but I def can see the co-op being a better fit for a planted tank. Cheers 🍻
Great video ben....right on time for this video, I have been in this wonderful hobby for a very long time and I am starting my first planted aquarium. I purchased some plants from the co-op and I am going to purchase the same light this week. I always appreciate your content, thank you for sharing.
👍😎 Cory, definitely does things right. Lightning looks better, but to me, not a whole lot. Hard wired, smart. No coat hangers, looks way better. Can’t see the led’s from the front, nice.
How does it affect lightning? Does it affect thunder as well?
@@raybeer5213 ooops, dang autocorrect
Perfect video for a question I've had for a bit....what are your thoughts on having two lights, one up front and one up back or I am just being to anal about this for a planted tank
Love this side-by-side comparison! It's clear to see that the ACO light is better in all ways.
Ben I don't mind a bit of shadow I think it looks more natural what do you think
I like it in my other tanks but I want full coverage in the planted tank.
@@BenOchart yes your right in planted tanks off cause I don't have any planted tanks
Way to much yellow for my taste! How do do you program the LED to get sunrise and sunset and night light?? Or do you have to switch everything on and off manually??
Thanks Ben for the review. I would be interested in hearing your opinion on the CoOp light vs the JC&P that you have.
I would take out those Buenos Aires Tetras and replace them with Cardinals or Rummy Noses. They would swim in the same space and leave the plants alone. And I would add a lot more rooted plants like Crypts and Vallisneria. With those lights you are going to get algae unless there are more plants outcompeting it.
Any one remember the hype on the Ziss aqua moving bed filter... here we go again
Light reminds me of a Fluval plant light minus the phone app control
I'm sure the Coop's light is going to hold up really well, and I know if you have a problem, the Coop will fix it and make it right. I buy from them as often as I can. Hands down, all companies should be modeling themselves after Aquarium Coop!
That being said, I started this hobby with Beamworks DA-FSPEC. They are running on their 6th year. You definitely want to purchase the inline timer dimmer for this light, otherwise it's absurdly bright. Once toned down, it gives off really nice colors to your tank inhabitants and will grow low to mid light plants beautifully. I'm sure you could use this light on high tech tanks as well, but cranked up, it washes your tank out a lot. Great set it and forget it light, but do need that dimmer.
I have 3 Hygger 24/7 lights that have been running for a bit over a year. I would say Hygger has the best light on the market for it's price point, if they would fix the timer having to be reset everytime the power glitches. Something as simple as a battery added to hold the time would be lovely. Anything!
I love the color my Hygger lights bring to my tanks. I love them so much, I'm still on the fence on sticking with the Beamworks brand or phasing my geriatric lights out with Hygger regardless of the timer annoyance. Hopefully, they will finally fix this kind of crucial issue before my old Beamworks give up the ghost.
All in all, I'm not loving the color rendition I'm seeing from the Coop's light, but that is personal aesthetics. I think it's because I started with cooler light so it's what I'm used to. Love the Coop, but sadly not being tempted on this one.
Anyone just starting, or already used to a bit warmer tone (if any of that matters) should definitely consider giving it a try....if you Need a light and the price point is within your budget. Aquarium Coop has never let me down. ☺️☺️☺️
My 48" aquarium coop light should be here in a couple days, replacing my hygger light.
Hygger lights are good. I’ll be curious to hear what you think.
Good review, thanks! I’m trying to figure out why it doesn’t include a timer, even something simple like the 8/10/12 preset on NiCrew lights (in keeping with “easy”). I know the co op solution is “buy a timer outlet” but no thanks, my power strips are crowded enough!
Never had a Beamswork last more than a couple years.
I've got the identical 48" Co-oP and also a 48" Finnex ALC on two separate 75 gallon tanks and can say the Finnex is the more powerful of the two, both visually comparing their brightness and with my par meter. Plus, the Finnex is programmable ta boot. You can also adjust all the colors individually with the finnex also.
Not saying the Coop light is bad, I like it, but the Finnex is the light to go with for a planted tank over the Coop, especially if you have high demand plants and are running Co2 injection. The Finnex is roughly the same price as the Coop also.
The Coop light does beat out the Finnex though with its mounting brackets and the Coops customer support is 1st class.
You need to increase your plant mass before adding co2 to that tank .
How much more do you suggest? Double? 50%? Triple?
@@BenOchart i would say the entire length of the tank would be a good start .
I like this sort of video. The fish in the background are sweet. Nice pairing with the Corys, Tetras, and Rasboras. Tank size, light hardscape and plant density gives plenty of room for the fish. I know, the emphasis was on the light. Cory from Co-op brings some nice things. Small comment on the intensity comparison, if the lights aren't the same age, let's say one is 6 months to a year old it won't be as intense as it was new. Not sure if that played a role or not. Beamsworks is one of those lights that is far from perfect, but at times the cost point is just right. I'll definitely be checking out Co-op's lights next time I'm in the market.
Good point. I think that Beamswork is like 2 years old.
Great review Ben!! It looks like it has a more natural light than the Beamworks!! Surprising with it's Kelvin rating.
I read some "where" Full Blue is Bad for The Fish Have You Seen this ? SORRY I can't remember where I read it. It was the internet not a Social media search...Thanks Alot..Great Video 👍
Blue is bad because it stimulates the autonomic nervous system (tells the brain it's day time). The worst part is moon light isn't even blue, it's actually about 4000K. But WE mentally perceive blue to be night time due to blue color shading in movies being used to signify a scene is set at night.
@@OregonOutdoorsChris cite your source.
I love the idea that the co-op has their own light, and it looks really nice. What's the price tag on that compared to the other common brands? Is it comparable to the Fluval? The Finnex? The Hygger?
The most comparable light would be the Fluval 3.0. The Fluval is $229 for the 48" length (59 watt), while our 48" 50 watt light is $149. The Finnex and Hygger lights are more budget-focused, so not as easy of a comparison.
Barrina (6 Pack) T5 LED Shop Light Plug and Play, 4FT, 2200lm, 6500K (Super Bright White), 20W, Utility Shop Light, Ceiling and Under Cabinet Light, ETL Listed, Corded Electric with ON/Off Switch
These lights are cheaper you get six of them and they'll outlast these other lights anytime $56 Canadian pretty good deal I'd say one content creator says he's had them running 6 years now they're on Amazon now I call this ideal...
I like the CO Op light all it needs is a sunrise/set feature. As for the Buenos Aires Tetras yes they are plant nibblers. You should try some Serpea Tetras or Bosemani Rainbows. Both have some great colors and l8ve to school.
Those tetras are definitely plant eaters, I made the mistake of adding them to a planted tank because they were cheap but ended up being expensive because they ruined everything.
too expensive for what you get. I put a video on my channel on how LED dome lights are far superior to LED strip lights in 6 different aspects. All the LED lights come from China, after 9 years of LED strip lights I have a "bone yard" of lights that have either burned out or became obsolete when I went from fish only to planted tanks. Likely a good beginner light from Aquarium Co-op but at twice the cost of Beamswork.
Hats off to Cory and his team for what they've brought to the community but for a bit extra I'd stick with a fluval plant with the timer functions and custom lighting with sunset and sunrise modes. I'd like to see this side by side with a plant 3.0 out of curiosity.
For anybody who wants to know, my 48" light arrived today.
It is awful!!! it isn't bright at all, and it is a gross yellow...
These UA-cam channels will simp for anybody!!! I'm telling you right now, don't buy this trash!!!
The only way the Co-op light would be better was if it had a proper night time mode, which is red lights instead of the stupid blue lighting.
hi be aware that blue light tends to make more algae but that light is very good sunlight shame I cannot get it in England
Hey ben ! 🐠. 🌱 🪴. I just ordered the aquarium co op. Regulater. And i have a 10 pound cylinder Coming from amazon……. I know you mentioned in this video. Your gonna set up your co 2 Pretty soon. A video of you installing it. Would be great….. im not so good at putting things together 🤣. So. Im hoping you put a video. On that soon. ✅