u/Maleficent_Lecture91

Recently invested in two of these and chose them over Chihiros WRGB II Slim because I heard there were measurable improvements with their app, and I don’t need quite that much firepower in a low tech dirtied tank.

However - I’ve now learned that even though they advertise in the app as being able to set two separate photoperiods, this is not true of the lights I bought. I can only set one! My manual lights timer from 2008 even has this capability. Not impressed.

I have set two photo periods since I first started keeping planted tanks due to advice from other aquarists that this would help reduce algae. Is there a chance this is a myth? I’ve never tested it myself. Lights are otherwise fine.

I could use the lights with smart timers to have two photo periods but that completely defeats the point of paying a premium for a light controlled by an app.

Now I’m stuck - should I return the lights and buy the chihiros, which are a bit more expensive and which I probably won’t ever run near full brightness anyway? Run these with smart timers? Or is one photo period actually fine anyway and it’s just a myth?

Hi all,

I’m thinking of getting a Flexispot desk WITHOUT ever using it in standing mode. These seem to be the best deal for desks rated for a lot of weight at decent prices, but I have no intention of ever standing to work. I’m wondering if anybody has a little aquarium or two on their desk, and how they’ve found the stability of the desk when it’s in sit mode?

Again, I will never use this beyond maybe 70cm height. But im considering putting anywhere between 80kg-150kg of aquarium on it (depending on the model I get, I’ll stick to below their weight ratings).

I’m leaning towards the E5 as I can get it pretty cheap second hand locally, but if I were to buy new I’d probably consider the E7 pro or even plus.

Looking for any input of people who 1. Mostly use the desk to sit 2. Have extremely heavy setups or something like an aquarium

Thanks!