Review: Hygger 18W LED Light: 24/7 Lighting, Sunrise-Daylight-Moonlight Mode, DIY Mode
The Hygger 18W LED Light is a versatile and high-quality lighting solution for aquariums. With its 24/7 lighting mode, sunrise-daylight-moonlight mode, and DIY mode, this LED light offers a range of options to create the perfect lighting environment for your fish tank.
One of the standout features of the Hygger 18W LED Light is its default mode. This mode provides a natural lighting cycle for your aquarium, with gradient orange light during the sunrise hours, gradient white light during the day, and gradient blue light during the moonlight hours. The lights are off during other time periods, creating a realistic and soothing lighting experience for your fish. Additionally, the controller allows you to adjust the overall default time period, providing flexibility to suit your preferences.
The DIY mode is another great feature of this LED light. With this mode, you have full control over the time, color, and brightness settings. You can choose between three different running time options (6 hours, 10 hours, or 12 hours), adjust the brightness with five different levels, and select from a wide range of colors including white, red, blue, green, purple, orange, and cyan. The light slowly ramps up and down in 15 minutes, ensuring a smooth transition between settings.
The Hygger 18W LED Light also comes with some new upgrades that enhance its functionality. The separable adapter allows for easy replacement if it gets damaged, eliminating the need to replace the entire light. The extendable bending bracket is adjustable in length and easy to install, making it suitable for various freshwater tanks. The thicken aluminum construction improves heat dissipation efficiency, ensuring the longevity of the light. Additionally, the power-off memory function retains your settings even when the light is turned off, with only the start time changing.
When it comes to the quality of the light, the Hygger 18W LED Light does not disappoint. The light is soft and has a high color rendering index (CRI) of up to 85%, which closely resembles natural light. This not only protects the eyes of your fish but also provides a comfortable viewing experience for yourself. The light utilizes high-quality 2835 + 5050 model lamp beads, ensuring a long service life of at least 50,000 hours. The lamp beads are waterproof, making the light easy to clean and wipe, and you don’t have to worry even if it falls into the water briefly.
In terms of specifications, the Hygger 18W LED Light offers a power output of 18W and features 98 LED lamp beads in various colors. The light is suitable for fish tanks ranging from 18 to 24 inches in length. The power cord is 4.9ft+2.3ft long, providing ample length for easy installation. The input voltage is AC100-240V, and the output voltage is DC20V. The Kelvin rating for the white light is 6500K, blue light is 455nm, red light is 620nm, and green light is 560nm. The light produces a total of 1075 lumens.
In conclusion, the Hygger 18W LED Light is a top-notch lighting solution for aquariums. With its 24/7 lighting mode, sunrise-daylight-moonlight mode, and DIY mode, you have complete control over the lighting environment in your fish tank. The high-quality construction and soft light ensure the well-being of your fish and provide a pleasant viewing experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced aquarium enthusiast, the Hygger 18W LED Light is a fantastic choice for your aquarium lighting needs.
Product Specifications
- Base Material: Aluminum
- Product Dimensions: 18″D x 18″W x 24″H
- Item Weight: 0.75 Kilograms
- Lamp Type: Aquarium LED light
- Shade Color: Blue, Orange, Purple, Green, White
Product Features
- DEFAULT MODE(24/7 Natural Mode): Gradient Orange light (sunrise) from 6 am to 8 am; Gradient White light from 8 am to 6 pm; Gradient Blue light (moonlight) from 6 pm to 10:50 pm; The lights are off in other time periods. PS: The 6-time points on the controller are used as a reference for the first running time setting. In other words, the overall default time period can be delayed or advanced.
- DIY MODE: Time + Color + Brightness can be set. ①Setting time(TIMER key): There are 3 choices, it can run for 6 hours, or 10 hours, or 12 hours; ②Brightness(🔺/🔻 key): 5 kinds of brightness. ③Color(ON-OFF/ M key): White, Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Cyan, PS: The light slowly ramps up and down in 15 minutes, then comes the brightness you set. Cycle Color (No Brightness Selection).
- NEW UPGRADE: The separable adapter, if it is damaged, no need to replace the whole light to avoid waste. The extendable bending bracket can be adjusted in length and easy to install, and can be applied to various freshwater tanks. Thicken aluminum to increase heat dissipation efficiency. Power-off memory function, whether it is 24/7 mode or Time mode, other settings remain unchanged, only the start time changes, the default operation starts at 6 am.
- HIGH-QUALITY LIGHT: The light is soft, the color rendering index is close to natural light, up to 85%, protecting eyes and fish, to refuse the discomfort caused by stroboscopic for fish and viewers. Using high-quality 2835 + 5050 model lamp beads, long service life, at least 50,000 hours. Lamp beads waterproof, the light is easy to clean and wipe, No need to worry even if it falls into the water briefly.
- PRODUCT PARAMETERS: ①Power:18W; ②Led QTY:98PCS(White:48PCS/BLUE:18PCS/ RED:7PCS/GREE:5PCS/ RGB:20PCS); ③CRI:85; ④Application(for Fish Tnak Long):18”-24”; ⑥Power Cord: 4.9ft+2.3ft; ⑦Input Votage:AC100-240V; ⑧Output Votage:DC20V; ⑨Kelvin: White 6500K, Blue 455nm, Red 620nm, Green 560nm; ⑩Lumens:1075;
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 24 inches; 1.65 Pounds
- Date First Available: November 9, 2020
- Manufacturer: hygger
- ASIN: B08N19TY71
FAQ’s
- What is the default mode of the Hygger 18W LED Light?
The default mode is the 24/7 Natural Mode. It includes a gradient Orange light (sunrise) from 6 am to 8 am, a gradient White light from 8 am to 6 pm, and a gradient Blue light (moonlight) from 6 pm to 10:50 pm. The lights are off during other time periods. Please note that the 6-time points on the controller are used as a reference for the first running time setting, and the overall default time period can be delayed or advanced. - Can I customize the settings of the LED light?
Yes, you can customize the settings using the DIY Mode. In this mode, you can set the time, color, and brightness of the light. The TIMER key allows you to choose between running the light for 6 hours, 10 hours, or 12 hours. The 🔺/🔻 keys control the brightness with 5 options available. The ON-OFF/ M key allows you to cycle through different colors, including White, Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, and Cyan. Please note that the light slowly ramps up and down in 15 minutes before reaching the brightness you set. Cycle Color does not have brightness selection. - What are the new upgrades of the Hygger 18W LED Light?
The new upgrades include a separable adapter, which allows you to replace only the damaged part instead of the whole light, reducing waste. The extendable bending bracket is adjustable in length and easy to install, making it suitable for various freshwater tanks. The light also features thicken aluminum for increased heat dissipation efficiency. Additionally, it has a power-off memory function, so the settings remain unchanged even if the start time changes. The default operation starts at 6 am. - What are the benefits of the high-quality light of the Hygger 18W LED Light?
The light is soft and has a color rendering index (CRI) close to natural light, up to 85%. This protects the eyes of both fish and viewers, reducing discomfort caused by stroboscopic effects. The light utilizes high-quality 2835 + 5050 model lamp beads, ensuring a long service life of at least 50,000 hours. The lamp beads are waterproof, making the light easy to clean and wipe. You don’t need to worry even if it falls into the water briefly. - What are the product parameters of the Hygger 18W LED Light?
The product parameters are as follows: Power: 18W; Led QTY: 98PCS (White: 48PCS/BLUE: 18PCS/ RED: 7PCS/GREEN: 5PCS/ RGB: 20PCS); CRI: 85; Application (for Fish Tank Long): 18”-24”; Power Cord: 4.9ft+2.3ft; Input Voltage: AC100-240V; Output Voltage: DC20V; Kelvin: White 6500K, Blue 455nm, Red 620nm, Green 560nm; Lumens: 1075.
How To Use Hygger 18W LED Light: 24/7 Lighting, Sunrise-Daylight-Moonlight Mode, DIY Mode
To effectively use the Hygger 18W LED Light with its various lighting modes and features, follow the steps below:
1. DEFAULT MODE (24/7 Natural Mode):
– The light will automatically cycle through different lighting colors throughout the day.
– From 6 am to 8 am, it will emit a gradient orange light (sunrise).
– From 8 am to 6 pm, it will emit a gradient white light (daylight).
– From 6 pm to 10:50 pm, it will emit a gradient blue light (moonlight).
– The lights will be off during other time periods.
– Note: The 6-time points on the controller serve as a reference for the initial running time setting. You can adjust the overall default time period as needed.
2. DIY MODE:
– This mode allows you to customize the lighting time, color, and brightness.
– Setting the time:
– Press the TIMER key to choose between 6 hours, 10 hours, or 12 hours of operation.
– Adjusting brightness:
– Use the 🔺/🔻 keys to select from 5 different brightness levels.
– Choosing color:
– Press the ON-OFF/M key to cycle through White, Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, and Cyan colors.
– Note: The light will slowly ramp up and down over a 15-minute period before reaching the desired brightness level. Cycle Color mode does not allow brightness selection.
3. NEW UPGRADE:
– The Hygger 18W LED Light features a separable adapter, allowing you to replace only the damaged part instead of the entire light, reducing waste.
– The extendable bending bracket can be adjusted in length, making installation easy and suitable for various freshwater tanks.
– The light is made with thicken aluminum to enhance heat dissipation efficiency.
– The power-off memory function ensures that your settings remain unchanged, except for the start time. The default operation starts at 6 am.
4. HIGH-QUALITY LIGHT:
– The light emits a soft glow, with a color rendering index (CRI) of up to 85%, closely resembling natural light. This protects the eyes of both fish and viewers, eliminating the discomfort caused by stroboscopic effects.
– It utilizes high-quality 2835 + 5050 model lamp beads, ensuring a long service life of at least 50,000 hours.
– The lamp beads are waterproof, making the light easy to clean and wipe. You don’t need to worry even if it falls into the water briefly.
Remember to refer to the product parameters for specific details on power, LED quantity, CRI, application range, power cord length, input/output voltage, Kelvin temperature, and lumens.
Please note that the product dimensions and other details can be found in the “Product details” section below.
Summary:
The Hygger 18W LED Light offers a range of features and benefits that make it a great choice for aquarium lighting. With its 24/7 Natural Mode, DIY Mode, and customizable settings for time, color, and brightness, this light provides flexibility and control for creating the perfect lighting environment for your fish tank. The light is made with high-quality materials, including aluminum for efficient heat dissipation, and has a long service life of at least 50,000 hours. Additionally, the light is designed to be gentle on the eyes and fish, with a color rendering index close to natural light. Overall, the Hygger 18W LED Light is a reliable and high-quality option for aquarium lighting.
