Extreme color enhancing aquarium lights!! Finnex

Where i got the lights: https://www.finnex.net/ In this video, Joey addresses a lighting crisis in his aquarium gallery, where many tanks are poorly lit or using dying lights (0:00-1:27). He tests and replaces old lighting with various Finnex LED lights, aiming to improve fish color, plant growth, and energy efficiency (2:35-12:37). Key Highlights: • Testing Finnex Lights: Joey tests the Vivid Plus 3.0, Planted Plus 3.0, Stingray 3.0, and 24/7 Planted Plus HLC on his tanks, measuring wattage and PAR (photosynthetically active radiation) to assess performance (8:25-12:37). • Vibrant Results: The Vivid Plus 3.0 was tested on a shrimp tank, resulting in significant color enhancement, confirmed by a community vote on Instagram (5:22-6:56). • Efficiency and Value: The new lights offer much higher PAR readings at lower wattages compared to his old setup, notably doubling the PAR on his piranha tank while reducing energy consumption (12:40-13:31). • Light Comparisons: Joey breaks down the features and price points of each light, recommending the Stingray for affordability and the Vivid for its versatile color modes and built-in controller (15:03-19:42). Joey concludes that while Finnex's marketing might be slightly inaccurate regarding PAR readings, the actual performance exceeds expectations for the price (14:16-14:45). How to measure aquarium light effectiveness? Based on the video, measuring aquarium light effectiveness involves looking at several key factors rather than just how bright the light looks to the human eye: • PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation): This is the most crucial measurement for planted tanks. It measures the range of light wavelengths (400-700 nanometers) that plants actually use for photosynthesis (0:43). Joey notes that for high-light plants without CO2, he looks for a PAR of 50 (13:36). • Wattage: Measures the amount of electricity the light consumes. Joey tests this to compare energy efficiency and ensure the light isn't drawing too much power while still providing good output (8:55). • Color Enhancement: Effectiveness can be measured by how well the light brings out the vibrancy of fish and plant colors, often achieved through specific LED spectrums (0:13, 2:50). • Temperature: A good light should not overheat, as excessive heat can reduce its lifespan. Joey checks that the aluminum housing stays relatively cool (0:31, 15:15). Why avoid advanced Wi-Fi lights? Based on the video, Joey advises against using advanced lights with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth features for several reasons (20:07-20:25): • Overcomplication: These features are often cumbersome to change or fine-tune after the initial setup. • Unnecessary Technology: Once the light is set, the advanced tech is rarely used, making the higher price point hard to justify compared to simpler models (18:52). • Reliability: Technical issues with connectivity can be frustrating. Joey prefers a simple on and off button or a built-in timer that remembers settings after a power outage (16:03, 20:27). Lights shown in the video: Finnex planted plus 24/7 HLC 48" Finnex stingray 3.0 48" Finnex planted plus 3.0 48" Finnex Vivid plus 3.0 color extreme aquarium enhancing LED light 48" instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uarujoey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UaruJoey/ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekingofdiyofficial ALL MY LINKS: https://linktr.ee/kingofdiy aquadecorbackgrounds.com coupon code Use code "joey15" for 15% off at https://aquadecorbackgrounds.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM9oZkV3tGJuUUhgZaiGZkQ/join Facebook ► http://facebook.com/uarujoey Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/uarujoey/ The king of DIY aquarium projects, education and inspiration! How to build aquariums: https://goo.gl/gu3CsK How to build aquarium filters: https://goo.gl/cw0Jl9 How to build aquarium stands: https://goo.gl/9JB9jo How to build aquarium equipment: https://goo.gl/BHkT2s How to build aquarium lighting: https://goo.gl/Wg4kt0 How to build aquarium decorations: https://goo.gl/crQkeT Varius aquarium tutorials: https://goo.gl/BKCb3a