😎 [New] AI Prime 16HD Review. Unboxing | PAR Readings | Decibels

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  • @PuffDaddyReef
    @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому +1

    If you decide to go with this light and want to support the channel. Pick it up through this link:
    amzn.to/2Frnrxu

    • @prfinest07
      @prfinest07 4 роки тому

      I have 2 of the AI prime HD that i had for a while. For the price, built-in Wi-Fi, and sleek profile its isnt a bad deal. I would have to say since i recently bought a kessil a80 for my refuge that i also hold frags. I will be switching out my primes for the Kessil a360x. Due to the fact the my primes sometimes lose connections, and have a slight disco ball effect. Overall the primes have more pros then cons, and it is a bang for your buck.

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! How are you liking them?

    • @karennation3580
      @karennation3580 3 роки тому

      @@prfinest07 I was looking at aqaticlife edge strip lights and they discontined the wifi from problem like that and said thateven ai was going to just bluetooth because of wifi problems. Does anyone know if the new ai are wifi or bluetooth? I have read nothing buy good reviews on their wifi though and great reviews on the edge bluetooth and bad one wifi and only difference is the connection. I wish I had more than 4 1/2 inches of clearance having a hard time figring which ones to get. %00.00 bucks to cover a nuvo 20 is a lot of money which is what the primes would be. I am scared of the kessil a80's because I have heard so many people say the blue is light and windex looking. I like a deep blue. So either the edge or 2 primes or reef breeders photon which is basically a big strip light! But the hot spot and the drop off in par is very dramatic so dont even know if it would work putting sps in the hot spots.

  • @prolificbreedaquatics
    @prolificbreedaquatics 4 роки тому +2

    Great review! The par readings are very helpful

  • @kare6878
    @kare6878 4 роки тому +2

    This is exactly what I needed! There’s no real hands on reviews for the new light. I have a question though.
    My LFS was trying to tell me to buy the previous version of this Prime light because the LEDs are “bigger” and it’s more powerful.
    What do you think? Should we get this new one or the version before?

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому +3

      Kerry Rush Go with the new one. The tighter cluster is a good thing. It improves color blending. The new one is just as bright (if not brighter, It packs a punch for a 55W light in my par tests) and has three more LEDs and a dedicated moon light. Perhaps they think the old cluster reduces shadowing but in practicality there is no difference. Also the removable fan screen in the new one is a big perk to keeping it clean. My guess is that your LFS is motivated to sell off old inventory.

    • @kare6878
      @kare6878 4 роки тому

      Puff Daddy Reef Great thanks for the quick response. You probably nailed it, because they still haven’t received the new Primes yet either, they’re waiting for their “head office” to let them know when they’ll get them.
      We’re new to the hobby so I’ve been trying my best to find some answers but there’s not much information out for the new light from people that HAVE it. Happened to stumble across this and you’ve helped me make the decision!
      Thank you 👍🏻

    • @bigbowlowrong4694
      @bigbowlowrong4694 4 роки тому +2

      They’re trying to get rid of old stock lol

  • @Carlos23reef
    @Carlos23reef 4 роки тому +1

    Good job on the unboxing and review I have the Ai prime hd on my daughters tank love it so far.

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Great light and excellent value!

    • @karennation3580
      @karennation3580 4 роки тому

      Is the disco effect as bad as it seems on this video?

  • @okelliesfarm
    @okelliesfarm 3 роки тому

    Hi puff daddy just got the Hydra 35 's .was good to see you just got these i got the same arms for my 35's . I having high expansions for these lights . I'm hoping that these will grow better i had cheep lights before so I'm keeping my fingers crossed .Wish me luck 🙂

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  3 роки тому

      My best coral growth ever was with 2 hydra 52s over a 29 gallon tank lol. They will grow coral for sure.

  • @karennation3580
    @karennation3580 4 роки тому

    If only it didint have so much disco but It has great color and I feel this is the perfect light to combine with a t5! Might just do that, but would have to build a canopy

  • @GeezerTuber
    @GeezerTuber 4 роки тому

    Your sound meter range is 31.5Hz ~ 8.5KHz. In my experience with the freshwater, there is a high-pitched whine present when the fan is running at low speeds(i.e. moonlight). I'm not sure if your meter could pick that up. Thanks for the sound measurements. Looks like I'll be selling my Prime and switching to Ke$$il...

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Mine didn't have a high pitched whine. But I did have some odd buzzing on my old hydra 52 due to the LED dimmer switches.

  • @barbermack2980
    @barbermack2980 4 роки тому +1

    Thought of getting this light. Then I saw your review on Kessil A360X 😅 Should I get that Kessil instead? Thanks

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      If you have the money, get the Kessil. It looks better and is dead silent. Will also work on larger tanks better if you upgrade in the future. If you end up getting either and want to support my channel, please buy through these affiliate links, it is free for you and a portion goes to the channel. Kessil 360X: amzn.to/33yDXZv AI Prime: amzn.to/34l7THD

  • @tookmyhandle2
    @tookmyhandle2 3 роки тому

    Haha came here looking to see if an AI prime hd would be good for my old nuvo 8! Little did I know that you would test it on the exact tank! So, at the end of the day did you like this light on this tank?

  • @ljcorner7393
    @ljcorner7393 6 місяців тому

    How do you set it when to turn on and turn off because I just my ai prime 16 hd

  • @HenrikLantzHedstrom
    @HenrikLantzHedstrom 3 роки тому +1

    65 decibels is ridiculously loud. It’s a 30 W light if you want to have it in a room that humans can relax in.

  • @ezequielvalentin-crespo5730
    @ezequielvalentin-crespo5730 4 роки тому

    Did he just say charging power supply?? 😂. Plus that little white spot on the light when he opened it drove me crazy

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      HAHA. Nextime I'll get the white one so it doesn't bother you.

  • @karennation3580
    @karennation3580 4 роки тому +1

    This seems to drop par fast. I heard several people say on review and on brs review of this light that they had 2 or a 36 bowfront but if your only getting 120 par at 12 inches then this would not be powerful enough. my tank is 21 inches deep so I couldnt grow anything on sand bed? Would you recomend 2 90 watts then? I know several people use 2 on a 40 breeder as well but I dont think 40 breeder is as deep. I know its 36 wide. Mine is 30 wide by 15 in the center of bow and 11 on the ends from front to back and 21 deep. I sure hope you read this because I wanted to place my order i the next few days. It did just dawned on me I can borror from other channels though so maybe that will work. Doe s this have 12 k white? Also has uv thats below 400 right? I have raed that the best color for white is 12 k to 14 and I never see that. I always see really low maybe mixed with 20 k white, so thats one thing I have been looking at and also finding a uv and not jus lavender. I believe IO read uv is blow 400 and 400 is acentic. About the only light that has this spectrum is radion and a cheap pop bloom that I also considered that has 4 channels believe it or not and looks good on a lot of youtubes and noopsyche. I am trying not o go pat 450.00 for 2 lights or evn one that is oon legs like a photon or qmaven. Qmaven has no shimmer but everything else and this has to much! haha. I have been looking at lights for weeks! I iwah I could aford the new kessil but my tank crashed so I am currently replacing a ton of new frags I just bought, some I won as well but lost over 11116 frags:(

  • @austinbarthel6032
    @austinbarthel6032 3 роки тому

    I am just getting into the saltwater hobby, I plan on keeping some Green star polyps, hammer coral, some torch coral, and an anenome. Would this light be sufficient for a 16x14 fluval flex 15 gallon? Thanks!

  • @jonsknow__
    @jonsknow__ 2 роки тому

    Can you use this on a 7 gallon?

  • @franciscofelipejimenezmont4468

    Prime vs micmol trhor?

  • @kare6878
    @kare6878 4 роки тому

    Finally got our 16HD.
    It doesn’t appear to have the weather effects like the previous version?
    Mostly for the visual appeal when you’re watching it is all I cared lol.

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Yah, I just noticed that. They kind of downgraded them.

    • @kare6878
      @kare6878 4 роки тому

      Puff Daddy Reef I contacted support and they said it’s possible it will be added in firmware updates in the future. 👍🏻

  • @omarcadenas9
    @omarcadenas9 4 роки тому

    Nice review. Would one of this light be enough for 30 inches long and 18 inches deep tank.??

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Omar Cadenas Probably not. At standard height the largest usable spread will be 24 inches. You will be much happier with two in the long run.

  • @Cross75777
    @Cross75777 4 роки тому

    Thanks for video. Just had to pause it to let you know the background music doesn’t add anything, kind of distracting,
    Please don’t be offended.

  • @JoeBurner1720
    @JoeBurner1720 4 роки тому +1

    I have the kessil a350w. They are pretty old. Is it worth getting these instead?

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      tim Bauer What sort of tank do you have?

    • @JoeBurner1720
      @JoeBurner1720 4 роки тому

      @@PuffDaddyReef I gotta 40 breeder. I have 2 kessil a350w above it.

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому +1

      @@JoeBurner1720 If your tank is happy, I would not change a thing. If you like Kessil and you have the budget, the 360X would be a very noticeable upgrade. If you wanted to try AI lights I would probably do two Hydra 32's for that tank. That would grow a lot of coral. Though, I am kind of a Kessil fanboy just because the blending is so good.

  • @duck4389
    @duck4389 4 роки тому

    I just got this light and the fan is either on at 100% or off. Is this normal? I'm only running at 15W too so the fan shouldn't turn on at 100%

  • @Baiduist
    @Baiduist 4 роки тому

    Hey. Thanks for the very nice review. Just wonder, which light makes coral pop more? AI hydra 32 or radion xr15 or kessil a360x. Thanks in advance

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Radion is the best for pop. Kessil A360X looks the most natural and now you can do a lot messing around with the new UV channel.

    • @karennation3580
      @karennation3580 4 роки тому

      @@PuffDaddyReef where does the hydra fit on there? radion have more pop or Hydra? I know AI used to use cree lens which everyone uses. Lots of cheaper made chines brands and photon and maxspect The noopshyce brand I am thinking of uses osram so I read review on best rated lenses and cree was nuber 1and 2,3,4 where names I never heard of and 5 is osram. Wonder why tir or hei dint show up in the top? Which I think are the past and new lens that radion uses and now AI.

  • @jonathanritter7364
    @jonathanritter7364 3 роки тому +1

    Kessil has better color blend but they also only have blue and white

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  3 роки тому

      Yes, but the new 360x has them all. We just need a new a80 to come out. I think that will be next.

  • @RichardManley
    @RichardManley 4 роки тому

    Does the new one transmit RF constantly like the old one? Would be good if it had a true offline mode that turned off the Bluetooth.

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Richard Manley The old one was WiFi and this is Bluetooth. When you open the app it takes a second to pair but you don’t have to press a button to turn it on so I assume it is always on. I don’t know of a way to turn it off. If you don’t want extra RF go with a Kessil light. Those have the best offline experience adjusting color and intensity. Then you can add a WiFi module or wired spectral controller if you want it.

  • @Goingpostal1000
    @Goingpostal1000 4 роки тому

    What length of flex arm was that? I have the Innovative marine 10 and I am thinking I want this light. But that is super high.

  • @Aquatic_Amigo
    @Aquatic_Amigo 4 роки тому

    What’s the deffernts from the prime 16 and the prime sol ??????????????

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому +1

      Sol has less colors in the LED cluster

  • @happy2reef859
    @happy2reef859 4 роки тому

    would this be sufficient enough for 24 x 24 LPS tank

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому +1

      It would probably be enough but would be pushing it. You would need to mount it a little higher to get coverage and need to run at high power. At that intensity, you will get quite a lot of fan noise. For your case a Hydra 32 would be better or a Kessil A360X.

  • @DG-ee9im
    @DG-ee9im 4 роки тому

    How does it feel knowing you cant adjust your light until u get home? Cant apply new setting while at work or turn on the lights to check up on the tank while on holidays. Kinda strange they removed tech and didnt lower the price.

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому +1

      david goldberg It is a big downgrade. But most people getting an entry level light probably will not care. Most just set it and forget it. Advanced Reefers should probably go for something else. My problem is the fan noise at full power.

  • @karennation3580
    @karennation3580 4 роки тому

    I just found someone with open boxes at a good price so I thought I would order them. I have a 36 gallon bowfront and was looking at overpowered lights anyway. Noopsyche being one and i was going to get two at 95 watts a piece in case I use them when I upgrade to my 120. Dont know that I can use these for an upgrade, they look to small for one thing, so I figured If dont I keep this tank or get a frag tank and just use these on that. BUT Man, the disco is insane! I don think I can handle that! I guess it how close together they are. Cant get any closer kessil and it puts out a lot of shimmer which to me is sort of a disco. I know disco is suppose to be the colors on the sand bed but when shimmer gets to stong. It has the same type of annoying factor! I guess this isnt the light for me. I like a small amount like the new radions but there just to expensive. I was thinking this would be like a gen 4 radion because I believe they are using the same lenses as gen 4, arent they? The tir lens? It really does have a ton of color pop thats for sure if it just wasnt so much disco. I doubt If a diffuser would even help much its harsh! What a shame! I notice at one of my lfs I go to has a ton of diso but i figured it was an older model but guess it is the new model!

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      How did the light work out?

    • @Harolddespui
      @Harolddespui 3 роки тому

      You can adjust the amount of shimmer with your surface movement. Want less shimmer, aim your flow away from the surface.

    • @karennation3580
      @karennation3580 3 роки тому

      @@PuffDaddyReef I actually didint buy them I bought radion g5's and noopsyche and ended up taking back the radions beacuse they were basically the same as noopsyche! I love the noopsyche and cant beat the price. Now I am thinking of buyin 2 primes for a 20 nuvo. The huge problem I am having is only having 4 1/2 inches of clearance above tank. Its on my kitchen counter under cabinets. I saw brs do an investigative on this light and the hot spot was so high at 6 inches then dropped off to 134 from 440 I think, but I was thinking that with two mounted the drop off wont be so dramatic and I can turn it down and keep sps in the hot spots. Do you think it will work out?

  • @sampelnick4530
    @sampelnick4530 4 роки тому

    How do you like it now?

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Still too loud at high power. Programming interface is clunky but that is not a big deal. Color looks great!

  • @Jel0XD
    @Jel0XD 4 роки тому +1

    Those readings were at 100%? Id like to know since its loud t 100

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Kugel yes at 100%. It is pretty loud which kind of limits it’s useful par output unless you don’t mind fan sound.

    • @Jel0XD
      @Jel0XD 4 роки тому

      @@PuffDaddyReef damn and I just got one too. There is a utuber that called AI and they told him to update the firmware and the fan doesn't go as fast after that

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Kugel that was after I updated the firmware. Though, sound is super subjective. If you have a couple running at 50% is way better than one at 100% since you get better coverage. And compared to other lights, you could do that for the price of one 360x.

    • @Jel0XD
      @Jel0XD 4 роки тому

      @@PuffDaddyReef i just found out about the red sea reefled 90w and 50w you get so much for the price. No extra colors just blue and white.

  • @sampelnick4530
    @sampelnick4530 4 роки тому +1

    Nice! What settings do you recommend for color settings? I have a mixed reef

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      SamAPFish Stick with the color temperature presets. I would start at 18K for dawn/dusk and ramp up to either 12-14k during most of the day depending on how blue you want your tank to look. Coral will be fine with either. Intensity will depend on tank depth, so start at 50% and see how everything responds and increment from there. Borrow a PAR meter if you want to be really tuned in to the levels hitting your rocks at different places.

    • @sampelnick4530
      @sampelnick4530 4 роки тому

      Puff Daddy Reef I ended up doing ab+ but I noticed it’s 20k. Is that too blue?

  • @DildoShwaggins-nh8ru
    @DildoShwaggins-nh8ru 4 роки тому

    My 16hd never appears in the app

  • @matthewbissett8642
    @matthewbissett8642 4 роки тому

    Hi, nice video and thank you. I've just received 2 of these lights and I can't find the Wi-Fi network to connect them to wifi, any advice on how I can do that?

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Matthew Stephens They are Bluetooth only. You need download the myAI app and enable Bluetooth. Then open the app and select add a light. Let me know if that works.

    • @matthewbissett8642
      @matthewbissett8642 4 роки тому

      @@PuffDaddyReef hi yes I've managed to do that. But how can I then connect them to the my ai browser or ai cloud if they're Bluetooth only? If I access the settings on the light it shows that they have Wi-Fi built in. Well it shows a version number for Wi-Fi.
      Also how do I run the natural lunar cycle? Any links you can forward would be much appreciated 😁 Thanks

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      @@matthewbissett8642 Mine only has bluetooth. I have not been able to pair it to the online dashboard, so far only the phone app. I don't think there is a way to pair it to the online dashboard. In settings I see version info for WLAN. Is that what you are referring to? WLAN stands for wireless local area network and is not mode specific, this could refer to WIFI or Bluetooth. In the case of the AI Prime 16HD it is for Bluetooth. In the previous version it was for wifi. I'll let you know about the lunar cycle when I figure it out lol.

    • @matthewbissett8642
      @matthewbissett8642 4 роки тому

      @@PuffDaddyReef yeah that was what I was referring to mate. And yeah I can't pair it to the online dashboard as it says my model number is incorrect. No idea why. And I've currently set up moonlight at 8 percent as It's a current full moon. Every 4 days or so it should dim a certain amount. I believe. I could be wrong though. Trial and error.
      This is the link I followed which I believe is for the old primes. But it could be the same set up. I'll let you know how I go 😁
      support.aquaillumination.com/hc/en-us/articles/223487248-How-does-the-lunar-cycle-work-

  • @swishersifuq
    @swishersifuq 4 роки тому

    Ok so im about to start up a 40 breeder mostly soft and lps how many lights would I need

  • @jjmccloud
    @jjmccloud 3 роки тому

    To high for the tank? Really, looks pretty close to perfect

  • @andreavilla5459
    @andreavilla5459 4 роки тому +1

    nice video, thanks ... I just think it is very stupid switch from wi-fi to bluetooth ... I already run a "old" prime HD on my tank and I bought the new one to add because I figured that I can use only one dashboard ... this actually cannot happened because there are two different setting ways... I am very disappointed about this choice !

    • @YaNiiRa88
      @YaNiiRa88 4 роки тому

      I agree... I'm getting rid of mine

    • @PuffDaddyReef
      @PuffDaddyReef  4 роки тому

      Yah. Not sure why they made that decision.

  • @TMAXXPUNISHER
    @TMAXXPUNISHER 4 роки тому

    200$ light with no mounting hardware what so over.....

  • @allenmaroon9231
    @allenmaroon9231 Рік тому

    Disco ball

  • @Coral-reef.
    @Coral-reef. 10 днів тому

    Puff daddy reef......😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 might want to get rid of that bud

  • @jakeedwards8598
    @jakeedwards8598 4 роки тому

    This audio is as flat as the earth