One Light to Rule Them ALL! The AI Prime Aquarium Light Review

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

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[@terismith6143]

Hello sir, I messaged you about a month ago about having terrible issues with ammonia in my tank. I'm not real sure if you're able to go back to my original message and see what I said but trying to give you a shorter version. All of the normal new tank issues of overcrowding, poopy water, overfeeding, not a correct start of running the filter. All of those issues have all been addressed and I still cannot get this ammonia down. I was very excited when I started watching your channel and had heard that you have a degree in chemistry because I knew you would be able to help me. You responded back to me, (thank you so much) and suggested that I get some fritzyme turbo start. I did so, and the bottle says that I can treat the water and add fish after 24 hours but to leave my light off for 5 days. I treated my water on Saturday it has been 48 hours since the treatment and I went to check my ammonia levels and it registered on the 8.0 color card. I tried to take pictures to send you of my tank, the test kit that I use and the results, but it doesn't look like I can attach photos. My daughter's fish tank that she has in her room in the same house, uses the same water, same Prime setup solution and it is beautiful, thriving, full of fish, and has been for about 9 months. I AM SO FRUSTRATED PLEASE HELP!

[@James_Hande]

@@terismith6143 First thing to do is try to figure out what is different between your daughters tank and yours. What are you using to test your ammonia? I always use API liquid test kits. What is your pH? FritzZyme Turbo Start 700 is said to only work between 7.3 - 8.0 pH; also KH minimum 4.5. I've been in the hobby since the 60's and have done my share of fish in cycling. If I get an unsafe ammonia reading (checking daily) I do a massive water change. The cycle usually gets under control within a couple of weeks.

[@ppinable]

This is good for people who love tech, love to fiddle with machines. I have some grow light bulbs in home depot light fixtures that clamp to a chair sitting near my planted tanks. Works fine. But i dont care for tech for techs sake. For some people, they love tech. Thats whats great about the hobby. You make it what you want it to be

[@dylanneff]

I got these for my reef because they’re really powerful and adjustable, but I just don’t think I’ll ever need that much control (and want to spend that much money) on my freshwater tanks. Maybe if I ever do a high tech super fancy tank, but that’s what I have the reef for. Definitely a fantastic light for anybody in the market for this kind of thing though!

[@marinejosh1993]

The AI Prime is a top choice for my reef aquarium due to its full-spectrum lighting, compact yet powerful design, customizable settings via the MyAI app, energy efficiency, sleek appearance, and affordability compared to other high-end options. Great video Jason.

[@mysterysnailtrails]

Great to learn more about these lights. Definitely a contender for my next aquarium.

[@adlin3624]

theres other options like chihiros, skylight hyperspot, week aqua, ADA, twinstar etc, u can adjust color, timer, sunrise, sunset etc.. skylight hyperspot seems prettier than this judge by youtube videos ive watched, u didnt know about them? because half of aquarium youtube i follow use those brand. i feel like american fish hobbyist have specific culture, they only use and talk about brand like hygger, kessil, fluval etc. do you guys ever heard about those brand ive mentioned?

[@adlin3624]

reason i made this comment is because u only compare it to kessil, theres more option out there on that price range

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Just comes down to what is readily available.

[@tetraguytx1705]

AI Prime is one of my two favorite choices in lighting. I have these fixtures mounted on a low energy aquarium and have gotten robust, healthy growth from plants like amazon swords and anubias with the barest minimal background algae. These lights are a solid option.

[@FlowstateAquatics]

Awesome review, thank for sharing. I hadn't heard of AquaIllumination but now they're in the running for my next high end lights I pickup

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Well worth it!

[@Willym_Atl]

Bruh, that price point is insane!! Don't need an app to set the timer or have a full color spectrum

[@floatintoadstudios]

Especially when you consider that it's $30 more for the attachment bar. Yipes!

[@markweaver5717]

And tape off individual diodes to change the color or intensity.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Just depends on what the goals are for the fish tank?

[@opethmike]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I can't think of freshwater aquarium scenario where a light this incredibly expensive is necessary.

[@evilone543]

Great video. How do the lights get the clock time after a power outage? For example - The Fluval 3.0 lights reset to 0:00 until they are reconnected to the smart phone app. It’s one of the cons I have for them. I still want some of these, but it’s hard to get past the price tag on my budget.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good question - the time is coming from your phone based on your time zone.

[@HaiVanTran79]

Nice light and awesome fish gallery

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@gr_aquatics]

great content great video. These are hands-down one of the best lights, I’ve used the flu 3.0 these are 10 times plus better than those.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I agree!

[@bunnysparklzbunnytime5117]

Best light I've ever had for my main tanks is an LED grow light. I think it's a spider farmer or something. I built a fancy shade for it or of walnut. It doesn't look half bad either

[@andreagalda28]

That light is crazy expensive in Canada 😢

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Isn’t everything? 😀

[@Ishiisan]

The average freshwater tank is a rectangle, so do we need to pay for more than one to have full coverage? I can't see this being better than Chihiros. IF I was setting up a reef tank, I would def spend the cash for AI Prime lights.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

One works up to 3ft for sure.

[@dingodave3966]

Impressive light. Looking into for my new planted set up. Even more impressive is your beard though. Envy is real. 😅

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

😀

[@stevecox8066]

AI is a HUGE deal in the reef world. Never really thought about them much for freshwater, but definitely would allow you to do SO MUCH more than most standard freshwater lights.

[@liamframpton804]

I'm torn between a pair of these or a pair of radion xr15 g5 fw

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We just added these to a second tank and love them!

[@markweaver5717]

the AI Prime hd 16 is on my Nuvo 10g for 3 ys. The app has disappeared several times, and the lens has melted twice at approx 50%. When I download the app again, it wants info I can't get from just the light. Can no longer set the time or spectrum, have to just unplug and plug it back in over several days when the power is out for more than an hour. Maybe I just got a lemon, but I will be going back to my basic, touch button, no-app Nemo light next major tank clean.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BrodyStringer-kw4jq]

When I heard the price I quit looking at it! 😢

[@opethmike]

They’re so incredibly expensive

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They would compare with the Fluval 3.0 and Kessil.

[@opethmike]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Sure, but doesn't make them reasonably priced for the majority of aquarists.

[@gr_aquatics]

@@opethmike you’re right these are not for the majority. I believe they’re made for Aquarius that are already sucked in or make the tanks as a real luxury or business but great lights. I’ve had the flu. These beat the flu by 10 times.

[@leedibiasio9229]

Great light!

[@itsadreamfrodo6461]

I prefer the AI blades now but I have heard mixed things on their color towards the two ends of the lights being distorted and different than the rest of the blade. At least for the 3-6 foot versions.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

We have loved our Blades as well!

[@GrahamLewis-d9b]

I found the mobius app easier to use Love these lights But help from customer service was poor with setup As they kept referring to marine lights I told them many times I had fresh water version Changed from aquasky to these And brilliant lights

[@SleeperBBQ]

TY

[@AlDeByle]

i am glad you can afford 265.00 lights, I can not, so I will stick to my cheaper lights that grow my plants just fine but thank you for all the info on the 265.00 dollar lights.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Everyone has to create their tanks based on what is optimal for them. There are some solid lights at lower price points too!

[@RedEyEdJeDi-420]

Yeah nice lights if you're rich......

Anytime you can work in a Lord of The Rings reference, it's an awesome day.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I agree 😀

[@rattpoison1]

Maybe too much for a 10g tank, but nice review.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, probably 😀

[@Toc2023]

I’m sure they look cool on a show tank, but with a single one drawing up to 55W it’s not for me.

[@inevitability3269]

The adjustability is the primary benefit about this light. Really? There's no other lights with this adjustability on the market in this day and age? Hmm.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

There definitely are, but not with this color spectrum at this price point.

[@SubhashKharche-rv2xt]

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