Unbreakable LED Aquarium Light Test: Can We Break It?

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Cory and Dean are back in the fish room and they’re putting the Aquarium Co-Op Easy LED light to the test. In addition to being super bright for growing plants, extra long power cord and low price point, it’s also super durable and highly water resistant. But is it really durable enough to withstand being tossed across the room, submerged underwater, or even Dean standing on top of it? Please do not try this at home!
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[@AquariumCoop]

💡 Get your own Aquarium Co-Op Easy Plant LED at www.aquariumcoop.com/products/aquarium-co-op-easy-plant-led

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

One other question, How do you think your light would measure up to a Twinstar EA iv?

[@jayz600]

Members will already buy the light, par test should be to everyone to see if they want it for a ‘’high tech ‘’ tank

[@chosen2030]

Looking forward to the nano version launch. Really curious why you choose not to have wifi connected/app controlled? I'm assuming it was just to keep the cost down?

[@austinmcgoldrick4436]

I wish more companies (not just fish) made these types of videos. I love the confidence Corey has about his product when he says “do it, we’ve tested that”. This style of marketing needs to be done MORE with all companies.

[@ChronicAquatic]

Most companies only care about making a quick buck. These guys care about the hobby which is why they will last while others won't

[@Rezzekki]

If you do happen to drive over the light with a car, PLEASE do it like Kip Dynamite drives over the tupperware in Napoleon Dynamite.

[@heaven7360]

will anyone really be standing on their aquarium light....or tossing it about? Anyway, I do enjoy the information on this channel

[@Definitelynotacelebrity]

Dang it!

[@stephanier.680]

I bought this light because I wanted to know I wouldn't have to worry about it dying for at least 3 years. It got knocked off the tank 3x within the first month and still looks brand new and works perfectly!

[@neithermanc1]

"It's durable!" - As Dean proceeds to throw it on the ground 🤣

[@puirYorick]

I like the late-night TV infomercial vibe, guys. I hope you make a load of money selling these and growing the brand.

[@frankcapel4557]

Cory and dean that light is amazing can’t believe how strong it actually is keep up the great work love the content

[@razinfishes1918]

Yep love these lights I have one on my 40 breeder planted tank and my plants are grown in like crazy I have to keep cutting them back. And I just order a 48inch one that will go on my 125 that I'm currently working on which will be a heavily planted tank. I can say if you don't have on get one you won't be sorry!

[@lichy875]

I love this demonstration

[@staceyhart7827]

I have replaced all my lights with yours I love the look and the fact it stays cool to the touch great job!!!!

[@ajoseph413]

He looked like he was having fun dropping it haha. Dean when you pointed the light towards the camera to demonstrate the dim levels you blinded me!

[@sarahwoodring5587]

Most of my current budget lights still work, so I've only upgraded one tank to the ACO light so far. That's the ONLY tank I have where I dont battle algae! Same water, similar fish and plant stocking; the light is the only difference. I'm looking forward to the day when my current budget lights fail so I can get more of these.

[@heaven7360]

Did you need more light for your tank plants? Was that the main factor?

[@sarahwoodring5587]

@heaven7360 I think I actually needed less light. I run the ACO light on 30% for a total of 6hrs and it seems to have made a huge difference.

[@heaven7360]

@@sarahwoodring5587 glad to hear it! I get so confused by the science of growing plants....i.e. brightness of the light can do conflicting things....but for certain algae...with too much. This is what I read that led me to question other ways bright lights affect plants; "This is because your plants grow quicker under higher lighting intensity, which increases the absorption of CO2 and nutrients. Too much light without the required fertilization and CO2 addition will almost certainly result in poor plant growth and algae!" I was having plants either dying or struggling to grow and my lights were pretty high. So I came across this information in my search for information. For certain too much light can cause algae. Then if you have a lot of light one can also increase ferts and/or CO2.....and then I guess the plants grow more and use up more nutrients and thus algae dies out. I'm now using passive CO2 diffusion to boost my plant growth (it won't give super growth) as my lights seem low and yet I have algae. My plants are not growing enough.

[@DisproportionateSmartness]

Would replace all my lights if it had a ~10 min ramp up. I have 2 Finnex 3.0 lights that do a sunrise with an external timer.

[@jimmyreese4740]

Absolutely love the aquarium co-op light I have 4 of them and they are amazing!!

[@Terry-lu2dr]

I like the Fluval lights that are programmable via your app.

[@leftyo9589]

UL listed is a big big thing over a lot of the el cheapo lights.

[@RJVortex]

Hahahah great installation and the way of work wonderful light. thanks to Dean & Cory. The LED light is looking a warrior for aquarium its lovely.

[@jillking23]

Good info thank you ! You are so funny Dean!! 😂😊

[@glennandersen4748]

Dean is the best sales man😂

[@AquariumCoop]

He's crazy good. Emptied my wallet, even I bought 2 of them from him. He sold my own light to me somehow.

[@chimanwong4712]

I lives in the Netherlands. I am looking forward for you to find an efficient and cost effective way to be able to provide international delivery.

[@Yeetmaster900]

I own the 36" light and it makes my aquarium look amazing. Another huge plus is my 3yo hasnt broken it yet!

[@nancylee189]

Go Aquarium Coop!!!❤❤❤

[@kindallnight1615]

Also love the aquarium coop brand

[@thelair9392]

Wish we could get these in the uk

[@cheffress]

Light looks great! Any way to remove the styrofoam and use something more sustainable?

[@Addi--]

Would love to see a wider light. To cover more area of a tank. And will there ever be a cheaper version of this light? Maybe one that isn't water resistant and only comes with a 1 year warranty. Current ones would be incredibly expensive to replace all my tanks with.

[@familiareyes5210]

Trust you can find way cheaper and just as good if not of better quality than these lights. It's just brand name u r paying for like everything else

[@livinlikelarry8782]

I might try to use this as truck bed lighting 🎉just hook up to a inverter and GTG 😂🎉

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎 What an incredible light. I need my sunglasses for the video! 😎

[@givetanks]

Very very brave!

[@fredgandolfi2356]

if I had the disposable money, I'd be into them. I agree, there is nothing better. however at 14 tanks, I've gotten by "splurging" for 3 nicrew (for a 24" long 20g, 36" long 70g and a 4' long 90g) and the rest are DIY. The 20g's nicrew died a month after the 1 yr warranty (leaving me uncomfortable about the other two that I got later), and I had to "fix" it by bypassing the timer and dimmer controls, now it's a max light on an external timer. far from ideal. very nice to see such quality and pride in workmanship in this video... big thumbs up to Acquarium Co-op!

[@heaven7360]

yeah you don't want to waste money for sure. It makes me so mad when something I buy breaks so soon. So far I've had luck with the lights I have. I have to be very conscious of price but I have no doubt the Aquarium Coop light is what it's supposed to be.

[@mikejurnak4253]

This was like a furniture commercial from the 80s. 😂😂😂

[@AquariumCoop]

Exactly. It's been pretty fun with the ideas ;)

[@ChucksFeeesh]

I`m with Dean on the snails lol I understand them but hate them. lol

[@miketuttle1138]

Curious if it holds settings if you put it on a separate timer? Many lights don’t work on a timer, you have to switch it on each time etc. I like using wireless controlled timers.

[@nirvanaquatics]

It definitely works on a timer, this was a really common frustration with other models of light, so Cory made sure to include the memory feature on the Aquarium Co-Op light :)

[@timrussell89]

To grow Val what percentage should this light be set on?

[@michaelrojas7240]

Corry, I have two of your lights, they are FANTASTIC! I have 36 inch on a 24 inch deep 65 gallon, it's running at 40%. Would you please make a hanging accessory kit for it?! These lights can definitely be suspended!

[@AquariumCoop]

Fluval hanging light kits work on these. I've seen them installed at some stores.

[@nathanbriner32]

Okay I was debating on buying one recently and went with a cheap light in the time being. But now I’m sold. Imma order 2

[@GodsatGaming]

Most issues with LED lights are actually in the LED driver. The LED driver can die and kill the entire light. I'd like to look at the LED driver that they use and see if its quality. A lot of LED drivers are super cheap and don't last that long when used in a 24/7 fashion.

[@Merichguy2]

It IS a cool light! I couldn't be happier. It's the only one I use.

[@beaka63]

"...not rated for Dean Abuse." These videos make me want to buy all of the things. Brilliant.

[@mikerosenzweig]

It’s gonna take a while for me to swap out lights, but I have three of these now and I I look forward to (eventually) five more!

[@Kaitlin.D]

I took a little bit to get used to the yellow white vs the blue white color but I actually like it better now.

[@neilvee451]

We need your coop brand available in the UK 😢

[@Jib230181]

@AquariumCoop. Shame can’t get these LED’s over here in Britain as loved to have one fitted to my tank or can I get them over here Corey? Edit: will you ever get a shop in the UK 🇬🇧 so we can enjoy your products.

[@TheNorville2]

Brilliant guys....great double act, pity I cannot buy this in Europe. My Nicrew lamps i have to replace every 9 months or so.

[@AquariumCoop]

Hopefully in the next couple of years, they'll be available in Europe.

[@maciejmm44]

Needs app related timer for people like me..i have a fluval light u can customize it automatically comes on and goes off..program it sunrise to sunset.

[@benjaminpeters3885]

Dang i was hoping Cory was gonna hit a ball with it lol

[@abielmanchego2270]

You should make a review of aquarium plants. The species is call red cabomba

[@Vanillaflavouredcheese]

it got waterboarded, beaten and torture but never failed!

[@heaven7360]

what makes it great to grow plants?

[@trentn]

Dean is an amazing pitchman, only rivaled by Billy Mays.

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

You said each would fit the next size tank up, Would the 36 have dead spots ? probably not the right wording

[@AquariumCoop]

There will be less light at the corners if you use a 24 inch light on a 36 inch tank. The point being, if you owned a 24 inch light, and upgraded to a bigger tank you could use it Without falling in/using a top if you wanted.

[@315fishing7]

You guys should do a star wars theme saber fight 😂 would be awesome

[@benchizmadia5267]

Anyone use this as a nonuv light for reptiles? I like a 4200k or less on mine but could use a more durable option.

[@elliotborst]

Smart home integrations into Apple, Google, Amazon etc would be great so we can do timings, brightness etc

[@nirvanaquatics]

The Kasa WiFi timers work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, and the lights remember their settings when used with a timer :) There are other timers that work with Siri/Apple, too, but they tend to be more expensive in my experience.

[@AquariumCoop]

We will probably never get into that. That'll be a whole wing of the business, to update things every time there is a code change.

[@Baelroak]

Wish you could buy it in Australia

[@dillonbuford]

I may use these as garden lights

[@arman_2215]

Love the CoOp but 80 dollars for a 12 inch light is a bit too steep! I wouldn’t mind a slightly less engineered version for slightly less, I’m sure I’m not alone in this

[@noahmickelson8903]

That a fair point but comparing it to the Fluval 3.0 it’s a great deal

[@wolftec5000]

What does the blue light do?

[@foreverafather1st]

Where are the heaters man? I lived on those. I cooked food with them. Please tell me they're coming back.

[@nicoletiana]

I NEED THIS LIGHT!!!!!!

[@YoRainbowFishFly]

This in unhinged and I love it. I want one now

[@nathanhoveyaquatics]

I wish I could afford to just outfit my fishroom with EVERYTHING co-op. I am a fan of the products, and the people that created and run it. I need/want sponge filters and lights for 17 tanks lol. I guess I need to start playing the lottery.

[@heaven7360]

I have no doubt it's a good product but there are a lot of lights out there bright enough to grow plants. Maybe I'm nuts but that's just what I have run across. It's the quality that seems to be the most important thing. I just can't afford the best.

[@nathanhoveyaquatics]

@@heaven7360 totally and I run cheap lights off Amazon and grow plants and they do awesome. I have a few different brands of lights and they all do pretty much the same in my situation anyways. I like the co-op for the quality and customer service. Co-op customer service is hands down the best around in my opinion. I feel they are honest about the products and that goes a long way.

[@-AndrewR]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@NYGOLD]

Pretty impressive, BUT if you really what to help the aquarium world make a HEATER with the same durability and warranty. Please say you have one in the works.

[@savannamm]

They made a heater. Idk what happened with it but he said he likely wouldn't be restocking them. I have one and it works just fine 🤷

[@bithplease1779]

@@savannamm My ACO one died about 3 months after purchase. 😭

[@savannamm]

@@bithplease1779 my first one started making a weird noise after a couple months and they replaced it and I've not had any issues with this one!

[@kayakcarol]

They would probably have to be made somewhere other than china so they would be 🤑

[@MacPNW]

Dean is a national treasure

[@reneowens2768]

Cory, please make a lid with a 1/3 or 1/4 front half and 2/3 or 3/4 rear half so the darn lights can sit in the middle! Stupid lid designers!

[@VaAquarist]

Car! Car! Car! Lol 😊

[@kayakcarol]

Cory, please 6500k, please 👍

[@richardlynch-wilson9356]

Can the blue lights be turned on at same time as normal lights as that would allow people to have a cooler colour tone

[@AquariumCoop]

The blue lights are on, when the daytime lights are on.

[@richardlynch-wilson9356]

@@AquariumCoop cool that should give a lovely tone then

[@mich421]

But it's only for the American market right?

[@AquariumCoop]

And Canada so far.

[@mich421]

So nothing in Europe I understood

[@VaAquarist]

I know Kelvin. Good guy! Lol

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

so is your light more powerful than the 3.0?

[@AquariumCoop]

I actually need to test that with the new par meter.

[@heaven7360]

do you have one? Just wondering. I am wondering if the Fluval 3.0 is popular because of the way it makes plants/fish look or does it have some property that is a cure all for growing plants.

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

@@heaven7360 defin. not the cure all and yes I have several of them

[@IggyCotton]

And Bob's your Uncle... I'm Sold!

[@herdouacheng05]

I bought 2 twin star brand 1 that is 4ft and 1 is 2ft 2yrs ago and I'm not liking it as much as what I am seeing here.

[@VaAquarist]

Have a puffer named Kelvin lol

[@percymichaud8003]

Can I get it in Australia?

[@AquariumCoop]

Not yet unfortunately. We hope to get them there in the future.

[@calvinpdejong]

What for Uncle Rico to drive over one.

[@JonesyRF57]

do you have a UK partner at all?

[@AquariumCoop]

We don't yet.

[@22jdeee]

I’ve never dropped my lights.

[@heaven7360]

I've knocked my Hygger off onto the floor so many times but maybe I've just been lucky. I don't question the quality of the product but like some people I guess, I can't afford the best very often in all my interests I have.

[@MIKoenig44]

Dean out...lol

[@dixsigns1717]

LOL not again LOL

[@beastfr0meast93]

Here is something you could have added to the specs. Many tanks have side lids. Would have been nice if they were suitable for that. Nice to see new lights on the market

[@AquariumCoop]

What are side lids? Like acrylic tops? Works for that

[@beastfr0meast93]

@@AquariumCoop I will try to link a video or pictures, just in case the link is getting deleted.

[@beastfr0meast93]

let me know if you did not get the link@@AquariumCoop

[@moretoliving2236]

So constructive criticism. Rory is obviously very passionate about this light as its been talked about in lives and all this stuff but let's be COMPLETELY honest here... I have been keeping fish since February 1999 and had moved like 6 times both cross country and cross state. In all that time I have never dropped a single light in the water, on the ground, kicked it, never had them fall into the tank and even had $1200 light x 2 back in the day (bought used with 300 gal fish tank). I do not know how clumsy you have to be to drop it and drive over it and let it fall into water... clearly after like 70 fishtanks now it has not happened yet. And so I am a little concerned.... when did all the dropping become a lingering epidemic for there to be such a huge emphasis on durability of the light? On a different note... it seems somewhat sacriligious to spend $80 on a light to then dim it to 10,20,30%. Why not buy a weaker and cheaper light and run it at 100% if all you plan to do is dim the uber bright light? I watched enough of Bentley Pascoe's videos pondering this very thing in which he is talking about dimming his lights. I just would no thave the heart to run lights in anything less than 100% crank. My hygger $70 lights (got 8 of them) operate at whatever their daily setting is... and when I was setting them up they go through full cycle of 0-20-40-60-80-100-80-60-40-20-0 thing to simulate the day light. For everything else there is master card and durable co-op light I guess. Watching this video as I am unpacking my order #4 from co-op but I think jury may still be out on the emphasis on durability vs what typically people buy these things for.

[@AquariumCoop]

Different products for different buyers. Kids can knock lights, so can pets or employees. When you're running 200 lights at any one time, accidents happen. You also have people who don't run tops and let their air bubbles hit it 24/7 causing water damage. Then you have people who don't know how much light they need. Buying 1 light that can adjust as they learn will help. Hobbyists often time buy something cheap, then may need to upgrade, due to wanting higher light plants, or a bigger tank etc. Then you have people who want to buy once, and have a reliable warranty. You have some that are required to have certifications because the tank is in their work place, or their insurance requires it. At the end of the day, buy the light you want. I've run all types over the last 20 years. CFL bulbs are the most efficient and cheapest I've ever seen, but not very water resistant. Also doesn't look that great.

[@kindallnight1615]

First

[@HAL_9000__]

Jesus! Cory got old quick!

[@carriepicard8328]

If you have nothing Nice you say keep it to yourself!!!!!

[@HAL_9000__]

@@carriepicard8328🤨 I was joking. That gentleman in the video is not Cory. Cory is younger. … joke. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ortegaomar71]

Why make a long video of basically just adventerising a product. It was basically a long commercial with commentary. Are the lights not selling is that why a video like this was made with little content to benefit the fish community?

[@AquariumCoop]

Because Aquarium Co-Op exists as a business. The youtube channel was born to advertise our company. The light is selling well. Retail partner stores wanted more content to be able to educate their staff, their customers etc. It also helps us sell even more.

[@ortegaomar71]

@@AquariumCoop thanks for taking your time to clarify.

[@gregwilson5910]

Ok its a great light we get that , but what a boring video from two great fish keepers.

[@kindallnight1615]

Also love the aquarium coop brand