BEST Budget Aquarium LED In The WORLD? | Hygger Planted Aquarium LED Light Review (HG-978)
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2022
- BEST Budget Aquarium LED In The WORLD? | Hygger Planted Aquarium LED Light Review (HG-978)
We take a look at the Hygger 978 LED aquarium light. The colours of everything pop when this light is on and the brightness looks similar to T5 tubes. Completelty waterproof LEDs are tested and pass! I think this is better than the Nicrew Aqualux, although slightly more expensive. I found the timer a bit fiddly but it does work when you get to grips with it.
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Dude just scratched his new light just for this video. That earns a like.
I couldn’t believe he did that 😅
Cringe
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You sure are buddy. But it’s ok.
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I have 3 of the 24/7 Hygger lights on my 3 tanks. Mine are different as you can set the time & it cycles through at whatever colour & brightness you want. I have it on a dim amber light at 7am that works up to a brighter amber light then at 10am it slowly changes to the full spectrum daylight from dimmer to brighter, then at 6pm it goes back to bright amber & dims down to turning off at 10pm. Fully programmable & I've never seen my fish jump when it comes on like they used to with an on off light. I run the full daylight on 50% as that is bright enough but doesn't form so much algae. It's dropped into the tank several times, you have to pour some water out of the casing but all of the LEDs are working perfectly still. My plants grow extremely well with rich greens & my fish are happy.
I'll do a video on it soon. Well impressive light & didn't cost too much either 😊
How do you make it go back to amber at night instead of blue?
Any videos on how to set it? It looks like mine can be set but it’s a pain? I have a similar looking controller
That sounds amazing which one is it exactly?
@@DaRealTono you have a choice of colours to choose from. I think mine are just set to sunrise & sunset.
@@InkedGamerWolf420 I was going to do a video, I will do now. I'll try to get back to you with a link when it's done. Won't be the best quality as I've only got my phone but will cover all you need to know.
Great video as always, nice to see another decent light added to the more affordable range.
I love how in depth this review is! Keep up the good work! You've got a new subscriber. 👍🏼
Welcome aboard!
Hey guys I hope you enjoy the video. I think this light gives a great colour to the aquarium inhabitants, what do you think?
The scratching the black paint made me made
Excellent review. No nonsense and very usable information.
For the price they're pretty good. I have 4 of them on my 120g high tech and grows plants good. Saved a lot of money because 4 was like the cost of 1 fluval 3.0 and I'd definitely need more than 1 for spread coverage
Just ordered it im very excited.
Just bought one of these great review thank you
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Tip top review mate. These Hygger's are getting to be so good in their niche we'll be using them as a benchmark soon hey.
Yeah they are very nice lights. Can't see why big brands are so expensive
@@EverydayAquarist well, Hygger may be exposing the hikes a wee bit hey. Hopefully will prompt a rethink in other companies over inflating prices maybe.
on the deeper tank i didnt notice that fish was blue until the hygger was put on it the color is damn good it seems
Hello! Thanks for the review and 'disassemblement' of the light. I found on the internet the total width is around 4.3" but could you measure the width of the internal led-strip?
I have three and love this model. As per a previous comment the light intensity is remembered if the light is disconnected from power (or there’s a power cut). I use a Wi-Fi smart plug and set it to come on 2 hours after my CO2 turns on an one hour after the CO2 is turned off.
So you can bypass the timer on the cord and actually use a regular time? I would like to use it for 8 hours total, low for 2, then 4 on high, then back down to 2. Do you think this is possible?
Hi I like ya review on this light. I was wondering would the 36w be the one to fit 36in tank as the light will fit 36in and up. Or should I go for the next one down
I started using those on my tanks last year. The are great. Another thing is that they work with my Home Automation system. They are the only light I tested that will come back on at it's last light level setting. I set them at 60%. All others come back on at 100%.
Nice thank you
Just going to ask you if it is possible to use it with just a inexpensive timer, I would like it to go on and off when I want and not use the timer it comes with on the wire? I just haven't tried it myself yet, have it on now at 50% for 10 hours with the timer trying to figure out what level of light I need. Also my 978 does not do 60% light, it goes from 10%,25%,50%,75% and 100%.
@@pomlady7 Yes it will work with a timer. Just set the light to your desired light level. It will come on at that level when it comes on!
@@jayfuller3709 OH great thank you. So you don't put it on any timer then, just the percentage of light? Will give it a try, thank you again.
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Just got mt first. I love it.
I love this led series ur doing, how do you think these compare to the other reef budget led ViparSpectra?
I think this light has a much better spread than the vipar but I wonder any other thoughts you might have...
Thanks for sharing!
I think the vipar is probably more powerful as they are grow lights changed into reef lights but I haven't used them personally
Hi Great video as always. Would you say this is better than a NICREW C10
The colouration is better and also I prefer the look of it. Obviously this passed the water proofing test whereas the C10 didn't. Only thing is the C10 had more lumen output but that doesn't necessarily mean more par but it is growing my macroalgae well...
Can you make a time lapse video of the lights programmed to light up from sunrise to dusk and dawn...
What length did this extend to I’m looking for a 5ft or 1525 mm ??
I have had hygger lights for several years now.
They are well made and put out a great spectrum.
My only complaint is with the built in timer.
It only allows 3 or 6 or 12 hours, none of which work for me.
Also if you use a mechanical timer of your own, the light will only come on at the brightest setting.
One other thing, if you use the hygger built in timer, the lights stay on all night at a very dim setting.
So other than timers, great light at a great price!
Yes I agree the timer is a bit cranky but I think there's a newer one with an updated timer but it's digital. Haven't seen it in person yet
@@EverydayAquarist I bought one of those also, it was of the one's that came on at 100%. There is a DIY mode, it's a klunky workaround.
I have 3 of these 978. It remembers the brightness settings set when you put it on an external timer
To not cycle through all the lights just hit the on button twice and then hold down to shut the light off. I have this exact one it works great especially like the 24 hour cycle.
Can you set it to white only?
Hygger lights are very good for light ! The problem I've had with all including the digital is the timer keeps shutting off earlier and earlier, I don't know why, I can't believe I'm defective products! I use a timer on those. I have two digital, thought one was defective, bought another did the same thing, I use it because of the quality of the light. I use it on Manuel setting, so I have to turn it off and on, but it's a great, the problem is just timers!
Thanks for the comment, interesting I haven't used the digital version
Is it long enough for a 6 foot long aquarium?
I just bought the 978 based on the video. Just FYI 978 not the planted version so your video title did confuse me a bit.
I am interested in getting this for my 3 foot long tank, I just want to know if the top part of the LED gets hot?? as I want to use it under cover of the wooden box lid.
Quick question if anybody can answer is it possible to glue the light to the lid of a tank ?
How long is this please? As need 1 for my 4ft 350l tank
will this grow rotala?
So, choosing between the Hygger and the Nicrew, What's the Verdit............... First time buyer needs light for planted mix tropical fresh water 4ft x 18" x18" and not sure which to buy.
What a crazy guy, srachting in the middle, before the first lightning😂
We need a version of t his for reefs. I have a rimmed cube tank and its near impossible to find a budget light that can mount on the rim and provide enough light.
im using it on saltwater
This thing is bulletproof. I have 4 of them in 3 to 4 feet long and I have dropped all but one in water. I'm a hot mess I know! But they always keep chugging along. Had 1st one for 2 years and the rest a year. On open top tanks this thing is a work horse even when it falls in. I can't seem to see a need for 2 tho. Maybe on super deep front to back tanks
I just bought this light, is the 24/7 will always turn on at 6am and off at 10:30pm? Then what are all the option for different time? Are those the time that I want to start the light? Isn't 6am-10:30pm is too many hours for the plants? That's 16.5 hours.
Someone might have pointed this out, or maybe you found out yourself by now, but I think you can double tap the color button to go back to the main light setting
Thanks 👍
i was wondering why the power brick was separate and plugs into the light, now i know why this cheapens the build and they can just have all the lights built the same and then just supply whatever power brick your location requires GENIUS engineering design to save money and pass it on to customers.
New subscriber here. Do you think this light would be ok for soft corals like mushrooms and green star polyps? Thanks.
Not really, the colour spectrum of this light is tuned for freshwater plant growth, you need a much bluer spectrum for corals.
Do you think two of them over a planted tank would be able to grow most plants ?
I think so but haven't tested
I want to try them
Very nice colours from it
id reccommend just removing the plastic cover as it will collect moisture and then grow algae on it just remove it its not hurting anything and would make the lights more effective not having a screen that gets dirty blocking the light
Do you have anymore LED light videos to come before i makeup my mind and buy a light Thanks😄
One more lol but I've done the best two I think
@@EverydayAquarist Thanks mate i wont wait on the 3th one then 😁
The way he just scratches it 😂
Nice review. Was this a sponsored video?
I don't get paid for any of my video reviews mate. That would be nice. I just enjoy reviewing things
Price. How much
Maybe the 978 is better then the 957 timer issues major
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What do you mean by 'shaker' if you don't mind my asking?
The tank im reffering to is a Fluval "shaker"
Hi good afternoon, what size I should buy for 75 gallon planted tank
I have the 978 is it good for a plant based tank ??
Very good
@@EverydayAquarist could you use this for soft coral in a 54 litre tank
This better then the c10
I just bought a light sooo similar to this but only $70aud.
The metal stands are damaged every time I get a replacement order. The packaging is horrible on their newer lights.
I have a 20g regular tank. Planted. I don't know wich is better between hygger full spectrum 18 to 24 inch (14 watts). Or hygger full espectrym 24 to 30 inch (16 watts).
The length of tank is just stucked in the middle of these 2 sizes (24 inch).
What to choose?. Both are with timer dimmed
Go with the bigger one to be on the safe side
"Party 🥳 lights belong on the ceiling of a local night club, NOT in a serious planted tank!! Also, only having 3 light settings that aren't adjustable ain't cool!
The end result however, seems to be very impressive. Although the lights have a 3 stage brightness level, in a deep 18+ inches water column, one would most likely have to use this light to the fullest potential even with CO² Injection.
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Thanks
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Hello friend, I wonder if there is a chance to work with you, although I know the probability of reply is extremely small, but there is a chance I still want to try, I would like to ask you to take an unboxing video.
Mine came cracked…so disappointing..
Bro why did you scratch the shit out of it
lol check brands like kandila, kiyosaki, yamano, emico
Cheap asf
Use a magnet to see if it's made from aluminum or not. No need to scratch the shit out of your new light.
Green light is used?! Are you serious?
in fact the green light can reach to lower-hanging plants. Do they NEED green, maybe not. But they do use it.
You don’t want to pronounce it like Higger, just trust me
Dislike this light just prefer on/ off at will.