Hi
I have a waterbox 25G peninsula, currently running an AI HD 16 prime. I hate that light. The app is good and the light looks nice. I've added thermal paste already to quieten it done some. However, running it at more than 30w is a PITA. Why is that thing so loud?
I am very bothered by noise, so what for some might be a slight hum will drive me nuts. If you can hear it I don't want it. Also, the tank is currently set up in my office and I need silence to focus on work.
What options do I have? I would like to be able to get at least 50w into the tank without losing my mind. I love the ATI Straton Flex 51, but it's very pricy. On the plus side, it's a ton of light and it'll never make a noise. What else is there? I don't want any larger AI or Radion. AI's decision not to use thermal paste is a no go, I wish I never bought that thing. Regarding Ecotech: everything I ever had from them was noisy as. Super expensive and not suitable for a quiet room.
What else is there? Are there some chinese solutions that have no annoying fans? I'm considering to glue my AI prime on a large heat sink and to cover it in acrylic. Back in the day I made my own light with two silent computer fans. That thing was great. Around 50w on 26G, it grew corals like crazy and it was almost inaudible. If I could I'd rather buy something that works out of the box than to DIY since I have a full time job, a two month old baby and a PhD to complete... So please if any of you have some ideas?
I have a waterbox 25G peninsula, currently running an AI HD 16 prime. I hate that light. The app is good and the light looks nice. I've added thermal paste already to quieten it done some. However, running it at more than 30w is a PITA. Why is that thing so loud?
I am very bothered by noise, so what for some might be a slight hum will drive me nuts. If you can hear it I don't want it. Also, the tank is currently set up in my office and I need silence to focus on work.
What options do I have? I would like to be able to get at least 50w into the tank without losing my mind. I love the ATI Straton Flex 51, but it's very pricy. On the plus side, it's a ton of light and it'll never make a noise. What else is there? I don't want any larger AI or Radion. AI's decision not to use thermal paste is a no go, I wish I never bought that thing. Regarding Ecotech: everything I ever had from them was noisy as. Super expensive and not suitable for a quiet room.
What else is there? Are there some chinese solutions that have no annoying fans? I'm considering to glue my AI prime on a large heat sink and to cover it in acrylic. Back in the day I made my own light with two silent computer fans. That thing was great. Around 50w on 26G, it grew corals like crazy and it was almost inaudible. If I could I'd rather buy something that works out of the box than to DIY since I have a full time job, a two month old baby and a PhD to complete... So please if any of you have some ideas?