Ultimate Guide to the Fluval Aquasky 2 - App-Controlled LED Aquarium Light - Part 1
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- The Aquasky 2 is a fantastic little brother to the Fluval Plant 3.0, so let's dive into the ultimate guide on understanding this light, how to maximize it's potential and later in this series, my personal settings, tips and tricks with this light. This is the Ultimate Guide to the Fluval Aquasky.
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I have one on a 20 long. I think it does better on my shallower tanks than the 3.0. I would definitely buy another one.
Started watching and in meantime I was doing other stuff… had to turn it off, I need a notepad, cofeee and fully focus on your videos :)
Will study all three so I can get most of my Aquasky
Thank you Bentley!
I just found this video and watched Part 1. Thank you so much! I've had the Aquasky 2.0 for a few years on my 46 gal bow front and could not figure out how to use the light to it's full potential. I love the features of the light, but have been kind of so-so on brightness, etc. I'm setting up another tank - 20 gal long and decided to try to find a different light. I may give the Aquasky another try on the new tank. I only have low to medium light plants so hopefully light will be strong enough for plants without growing algae - that I can grow really well!
Been waiting for this...can't wait for the next two. Thanks Bentley!!
I bought the aqua sky 2.0 a couple months ago and have been struggling to find a good explanation of how it works since. I finally stumbled on this video You're an absolute lifesaver. Turns out I had all the colors turned up way too high for a 10 gallon tank. I'm following your advice now and hopefully the algae problems are a thing of the past. Thanks again!
Happy that I could help!
Great vid Bentley, very infirmative, Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
I needed these tutorials so much !!
Hey Bentley!
I watched these videos last week and my tank is already looking better! Thank you so much doing these videos, you are teaching me a lot of super great information!!
Looking forward to seeing more.
I always look forward to, and appreciate, all your reviews. Because, I know I’m going to be presented with unbiased, real-world, useful information. Thank you for all you do for the hobby!
Just got my 48-60” in today for my 110 X-High tank. Glad to see you put out this video just in time for me to get this thing setup and going.
Thanks for the great video, gives me something to get started with
Thank you for this detail. I’m just setting up a new tank (Flex 32.5) and this helps immensely. Always informative, and well-edited. And can’t beat getting glimpses of Danger Noodle playing in the Java ferns!!
Wow. This Fluval Aquasky series is absolutely “The Best” instructional guide out there. This definitely helped me decide to upgrade from my current lights 🙂
Great video! You helped me so much, thank you
I have one on my 29 (crypts, anubias, rotala and PSO all thriving) and I have two arriving today for my two 10s that I am building, I am really looking forward to the next two videos! Thank you for all you do!!
So jacked for this series. When your done ill send you what I've accomplished with one of these on my 75g!
Can't wait for part 2
Bought AquaSky 530mm to replace my T5 tubes. Had algae issue with these old lights. I’ve just taken my blue light right down thanks to your advice. Really informative. Looking forward to seeing my plants flourish under the new lighting, subscribed for the next instalment. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🇬🇧
Fantastic video. I wouldn't have had a clue what to do with this light otherwise.
Fantastic video!
Great guide I just took down one of my 5g that has the smallest version aquasky! I set up a new large tank and needed to cut back down to 3 tanks. I grew a pretty nice Monte Carlo carpet in that 5g without co2 thanks to the aquasky
Thanks so much for this guide. Very nice instruction. I am just getting back into fishkeeping after a 10 year break. I was all African Cichlid tanks, Malawi, Tanganyika, Victoria. This time I am doing planted South/Central American Cichlid tanks and bought several Fluval Aquasky 2. Your videos have been a great help!
Thank you-I am now going to buy this one for my 40 gallon long !
I have the light and appreciate your suggestions.
I needed this review ty
I just bought a barely used fluval 32.5 gallon today which came with 2 aquasky lights and I am SO confused by the app and settings and you are saving my life!
I just want to thank you. Not just for this video but for every video you post. The way you explain thing is amazing. You made me learn a lot. This video made me buy Fluval Aquasky. And I love the product. You made me understand it an love it even more. You are a great guy. God bless you and your family!!! Greetings from Zvonimir from Split, Croatia, Europe.
Thank you for watching and the wonderful compliments Zvonimir!
Just grabbed a 36” aquasky myself and wholeheartedly agree with everything you have said it’s a great light. Great video as always.
You sir, have come to my rescue 😅 For the life of me I couldn’t work out the full features of this light, but the way you’ve explained it has helped hugely. Thank you !
Been waiting for this since i seen your videos on the plant. Chose to got with this light because of price and im not running co2. Cheers mate.
Been looking forward to this review! Have two Aquasky lights, one on a 55 gal, one on a 28 gal bow front. The 55 has co2, the 28 no co2. Have been testing settings for past year, both lights at same settings during testing. Indeed have found blue light with increased percentage to cause more algae, especially BBA. Funny though, with decreased blue light, have had a steady diet of BBA to the tank with co2. Not a lot, but enough to annoy. Plant growth has been steady and equal to both tanks. Mainly crypts, anubias, sword and java fern. Now waiting to see what further you have to say over next couple of videos!
Enjoyed the intro. Thx.😊
Just got mine, wow what a bit of kit
My blue has been up to 100 and my black beard algae is insane! Thanks so much for this pro tip!
Bought one used for 30.00 guy had no clue what he had said it was only a blue led light !! Great video thank you so much and help with the set up
Thx for these vids!! Getting my mega flex ready for setup. Going to run 2 aquasky lights. I emailed Fluval to see if they thought of having a tandem option for this. I’ll watch part 2 to see if you touch on running 2.
Dont need it but want it! Love playing with lights!
I have a Fluval Spec 5. the light it came with was creating algae all the time. i tried reducing the time it was on but that kinda sucks. so i put the smallest Aquasky on it and tried your setting suggestions and WoW! i love it . reducing the blue is the secret. my plants are happy and no algae. tyvm
imo if you have C02 then get the Plant 3.0
if you have a simple setup i’d say the Aquasky is the ticket
Fluval Rocks!!!!!
Just started my first tank sense I was a kid. My girlfriend has a lot of aquatic experience, so I have been following her guidance. We just picked this light up today and needless to say I was overwhelmed haha. Your video was extremally helpful and very informative. THANK YOU!!!!
Glad I can help! Enjoy the new tank!
I have (4) of these lights of different sizes.saves having those old timers that used to tick away.great vid.definitely just about to turn my Blue down as mine are running 100% on my planted tanks..steve (ENGLAND DEVON)
The aquasky was the first aquarium light I bought when getting back into the hobby. It ended up on a 20 tall, and it's absolutely perfect for the anubias, corkscrew Vals, Java fern, bacopa, crypts, and piles and piles of marimo moss. My crypts do awesome in there with inert gravel. Great overview as always Bentley.
Me too and I have a feeling that I haven’t been getting the most out of it!
I've been on the fence about this light for my low tech 29g after reading conflicting reviews on Amazon. This was really helpful! Unfortunately algae got happily established while wisteria plants were slowly transitioning.
Looking forward to next week - Thanks!!
I really want algae growth in my 75 gallon tropheus tank.
Did you get algae growth with the aquasky installed?
Awesome
You should be in bed. lol
Great video 👍
That fluval aquasky that work for plant?
Hi Bentley I live in the uk I find your reviews very knowledgable and informative, I have a 80cm high aquarium not heavily planted I keep American cichlids what auto settings would you suggest please
Just due to the height I would probably be doing something along the lines of 100% white 95%, red, 95% green and about 20% blue.
I just strapped the 27w to my 75 gallon. I may trade it in for the 35 watt version. Unsure yet.
Hi Bentley, love your videos. I'm hoping you can help me.....I picked up an Aquasky for my 65 gallon Bowfront, used the settings you recommended for my crypts, anubias plants and now I have a BBA over growth. I've taken some pics and a screenshot of my settings. Can you give me some advice please?
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Really like your video! I have 32.5 gallon Fluval flex tank, initially bought a plant 3.0 led light. But realize it maybe strong for my low tech plants ( although I do really like it and wanna keep it). Would 2 Aquasky 2.0 enough even for my reddish plants Rotala me Ludwigia repens/palustris, and red sword plants ? Thanks!
I think so
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Thanks for the tips....Just bought the 32.5 fluval and picked up the additional light. Should I use the same gameplan s the one on the video or dial it back. Keep you posted. Let's go!
It depends on the plants you're keeping. If you have mostly easier low demand plants, then I would dial both lights back a little bit. Especially if you already have the light set a little higher in intensity. But if you already have the lights set pretty low and all the plants are doing good and you haven't really had many algae issues then you're probably okay setting the second light at the same setting.
@@BentleyPascoe Thanks bud.
@@BentleyPascoe thanks again. The video is great. Again, I have the 2nd LED light, from your video I dialed them both back at the start : Red 30 Green 25 Blue 5 White 40 .....2 hrs sunrise 4 hrs daylight 1 hr sunset....Sunrise - sunset are the sames, raised daylight to 4:30 and currently sit at Red 40 Green 33 Blue 7 White 50 ....Water and first plants went in 12/1. Clycled from 12/18 - 1/7.....Tank looks great and is healthy. To be honest not sure how difficult or easy the plants I have in the tank are.
What would be your guidance on end game for max lighting with me having 2 LED's? The Red 60 Green 50 Blue 10 White 70 you recommend or dial it bak with 2 LED's to something like Red 50 Green 44/45 Blue 8/9 White 60?
Thanks for your help!
Dan
@@danielfarrell8359 I think that's a good end game plan
i have that same 3d dragon picture in the background
Thanks for the in-depth guide for this light. I really appreciate the whys, wherefores and how-tos when it comes to lighting.
Thanks a lot for the tips. I have a 55G with angel fish, German blue Rams, and kribensis. I have the aquasky and love it. My plants are Java fern, Anubias,, Amazon sword,Vallisneria,Pogostemon Stellatus Octopus, Windelov Java fern and a red dwarf lily. Would jumping up to the Plant 3.0 be a waste of money or a major benefit for those plants. I use easy green and root tabs. No co2. Should I add CO2?
You would get more benefit adding CO2 than changing lights, just keep the co2 low, like 2-3 bubbles per second
@@BentleyPascoe Thank you. Would the co2 gas bottle you get at a welding shop be better or the citric acid reactor like they sell on Amazon?
@@stevescarsfish2175 gas bottle from a welding shop hooked up to a proper regulator with a solenoid
@@BentleyPascoe Thanks for the advice. Always had live plants in my tanks but never got involved with CO2. It sort of scared me I would mess something up and kill my fish but feeling more confident
Hi Bentley, first I want to thank you for all the time you have spent putting your guides together for us. Maybe I am blind but I cannot see any info on how to import some saved light profiles into my aquasky. There must be a way to do this otherwise saving the profiles isn't of any use. Take care and hope to hear your wise words sir.
I think I understand now. Just watched your Part 2 video again and once I have a save as profile saved it is actually on my phone. Then if I hit the export button it will export it from my phone to the light. Brilliant...not I though 🙂
@@philmaznyk1577 you got it Phil! Don't stress, there's a ton to learn in our hobby and we all have the same moment at some point!
hmm i was thinking about this one i have no co2 mostly crypts hygrophyla val java ferns anubias and a amazon sword i have a beamswork 24 watt 60 cm light i was thinking about changing it to a aquasky 2.0 would you recommend it in my case or should i save up and just get the plant 3.0 ?
Great vid btw like these instructional vids you make keep them coming
If you're getting good results from the beamswork, don't change it. If you want more control, the Aquasky is great for lower light demand, but if you ever plan to have slightly more demanding plants, save for the Plant 3.0
I have duel Aquasky’s on my 123 Flex. Finally got the algae somewhat under control. Been waiting for this video series for a long time. How do they do with red plants?
In shallower tanks you'll be ok (like a flex) but taller it might not be enough to get intense reds
Hi good day to you sir. I got 2 of those lights.should i set half of your settings on both?i am afraid if i put too much light on those plants.my tank dont have any co2 inject. Thanks😊
Start at 65% or so of each and adjust as needed
I have one, really like it. Does it have a auto color changing mode? I keep pressing the circle at the bottom right and it just dims the light.
It doesn't have a mode that's specifically cycles through them, but you could set something in pro mode in order to cycle through the colors if you wanted to
Loved the review video!! Would this still be your recommended light for a Java Fern, Anubias, and Crypt grow out with CO2? It would be on a 40 gallon breeder, so not sure if I should just go with the plant for coverage or if Aquasky will have the same effect
Yes, it's pretty much perfect for low light demands!
@@BentleyPascoe amazing thanks! Sorry if you answered the question in the video, just wanted to make sure that it would be good on an 18” wide tank. Love everything you’re doing keep it up (:
I bought the Aqausky about 2 months ago. My Java Fern has gone nuts! I have several new plants growing from the tips of the leaves.
No Co2.
@@ollie2244 that’s awesome! How long do you typically leave the light on for? Really interested in a low light plants for profit tank with Anubias and java fern, plus I think it’ll be fun to see what effect CO2 has on the growth 👀
@@westfishtanks6789 15½ hours a day, but it's only on high power between 12 and 18:30, although tonight I've shortened that by an hour. I have tried to replicate a summer sunrise and sunset with more White and Red LEDs in the morning, switching to White and Blues in the evening. I keep the Green LEDs somewhere in the middle. The last half hour is just blue. I'm happy with the results and I haven't yet had a large outbreak of algea, although I have noticed a few new spots starting to form hence the slight reduction.
I've just planted some new crypts, hair grass, saggitaria and vallisnerias, I'm looking forward to seeing how they do, I know that hairgrass likes high light. Anubias is the next plant on my list (if I can find room).
My tank dimensions are 60cm x 40cm x 40cm 90L
Roughly 24 gallons in American money.
What light would you recommend for a 60 gal low tech? It's about 18-22 inches to the substrate mainly buce, crypt, and java fern.
Aquasky at close to max power
Would it be safe for my fish and plants to add a second light?
I have a 36 gallon bow front the light i have has about 4 inches of space on both sides i noticw my plants grow inwards towards the center. I wanted to add a light and off set them to clear the gap is this safe or too much lighting???
Should be ok, just be ready to monitor algae growth and adjust both lights down a little if you have an out break
I am using the first setting on my 20 gallon tall. I would like some moonlighting for an hour or so before shut off. Does color matter? Blue, red, purple? I don’t want to promote any more algae growth.
I would just set white to like 10%
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Can I use this light to encourage algae growth in my tank?
I have a 75 gallon tropheus tank with lots of rock work. And I really want algae to grow on the rocks, for aesthetic purposes and to give the tropheus something to munch on.
Great video
You might want something more powerful for the tank size if the goal is algae.
@@BentleyPascoeokay, gotcha. Thanks for the tip
Thanks for this review. I have 2 of those for 1.5 years and now i dont know what to do and cant find any solution. Both lights are configured from 10 am till 23 pm with 2 hours sun up and 4 hours sun down. It worked properly but since 1.5 month it wont turn on automatically and if it does not on the same hours i have set in (i use auto mode) lights are up to date didnt change anything before it occurred. I tried to check on the web how to do a factory reset but cant find it. I removed the power and powered it up. Did not solve. Removed the lights and add them did also not solved. Deleted all cache on the phone did not solve and installed app on another phone same issue. Do you have any idea or solution? I kindly like to hear from you. It is on both lights which is pretty weird.
Thanks
Hi. I have a 55 gallon tank. I don't raise plants. I have almost all synodontis catfish, including several rare ones - pardalis, hemisynodontis, brichardi, angelicus and multipunctatus - with some clown loaches and a black ghost. I used to have an ecoxotica strip light with a remote control so I could switch between, white or purple, or red or blue light. It was beautiful. The fish were happy and my granddaughter loved picking her color of the day. After five years, the light died and the company is gone. Can you suggest a similar light for me?
If you want a remote controlled light finnex has a few varieties in their 24/7 line that do well and have various color options. I believe Hygger has something similar as well.
Mate I don't know how to turn the brightness up on the light?
Im using the app on my phone but I don't see a Brightness button?
Sorry to bug you bantly but what would be your choice of light for a deep tank? 65 gallon 24 inches deep
Plant 3.0 if I'm doing a strong planted tank or something potentially stronger if the plants chosen demand it. Limited planting or no plants you can use something less powerful, even the Aquasky
@@BentleyPascoe no plants! Not this guy.They are half the fun.I have jungles
Good for a low, indeed
I could use some advice regarding my Fluval Aquasky Upgrade. I have a 75-gallon Juwel tank that has two T5 LED lights Day and Nature LED tubes that have the lighting unit separating a bit like a plastic chunk of brick wall between them. I have done the retro fit on one side with the Aquasky but have found the light looks unbalanced and dimmer. I was thinking shall I put another Aquasky on the other side, too. The Juwel tubes were rated at 29 watts, each tube. This Aquasky is rated at 30 watts, I only have one, so only half the lighting capacity as before. Should I try and get another Aquasky for the other side? Any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙏
You might if the tank was doing well under the previous amount of light
I bought this light for my 36 gallon bowfront saltwater tank. Would you have some settings for a FOWLR tank Bentley? I bought it at Petsmart and they highly recommended this light for my tank. I’d really appreciate it bud!!!
Push the blue to 100% and the white, likely less red and green, but I'm not really well versed in saltwater light needs
@@BentleyPascoe thanks bud! Petsmart told me not to go with the Marine because it was designed mainly for corals/and growth of them. Where I’m just live rock and fish with no corals at all. So red and green won’t cause algae? I appreciate your help bud. I just see some people asking in the comments about saltwater tanks with this light. Maybe **Hint hint**you could do a video on saltwater as your obviously good at keeping tanks. Your tank is awesome!
Looking to buy 2 for my 125 Gallon. Would it be 2 of the 27 watts or 18 watts? since both are 36inch
I would look at a more powerful light than the Aquasky for a 125
I like the light. but what really bugs me. the light sits to close to the water level and the reach of the light doesn't cover the bottom of the tank front to back. and the front of my tank is a bit dark. so I don't get the colours of my fish when they come up to the front of the tank. it would be awesome if there was an extension to lift the light a bit higher from the top of the tank. I've a 40 gallon tank.
They do make a suspension kit to hang the light
Does the blue light need to be on at all then if it causes algae? Or do you need it for the extra light it provides?
You can run without blue light
@@BentleyPascoe thanks 🏴
Would this light grow Micranthemum Monte Carlo carpeting plant?
Unless the tank is very shallow I would look at a more powerful light like the Fluval plant or similar higher powered lights.
Can I use the suggested settings for a fish only tank?
You might do them slightly weaker, but yes
@Bentley Pascoe thanks a ton, I'll dial everything back alittle. Right now I'm using the new tank settings you spoke about, as it is in fact a new tank. 👌
Hello, I've recently changed to the fluval 3.0 and within 2 days I'm starting to show signs of BBA I'm running the light at 45-50% power for 2 hours a day and having lights gradually coming on from 12 - 3 45-50% power for 2 hours then gradually coming back down until 10pm any advice?
Thanks
Were you running your lights for such a short period before? Is the tank planted? What size is the tank? How long has the tank been running? What light did you use before?
@@BentleyPascoe thanks for the reply been running my lights for 10hrs previously heavly plants, 29 gallon, tank is round 7 months old, the light I was using was the 1 that came with the tank all I can tell you was it was 29 watt slimline LED light, I think my problem could of been an imbalance for a few days my co2 defusser needed cleaning now I have that fine mist back everything looks to be heading back in the right direction also I had the light running at 70% where I ment to have it at 60% that's helped massively I think 🤔
Is this safe for freshwater tanks! I j have betta and corydora
Yep it's designed for freshwater
@@BentleyPascoe awesome! Sounds good. Thanks
Ours only shows red despite any adjustment - is it faulty? Bought today
Possible, I would go back to the store and try to exchange it
@@BentleyPascoe going to pop back tomorrow. Thanks for replying I wasn’t sure if anyone would see the comment
Fish store guy talked me into getting this for my 125 gallon :( should I go bigger
It depends on how brightly lit you're looking to make the tank and if you have certain plants in there. If plants are a little more high like demanding then you might want something more like the plant 3.0 as far as power is concerned. Or you would need multiple aquasky lights.
Do your setting stay the same if you add a second Aquasky 2.0 ?
So both lights are equal ?
It would depend on the tank you're putting them on. I would probably reduce the power a little bit on each because you are using two lights and where they overlap would be really intense. So something like if we're running whites at 100%, I might dial it back to 75% to start and kind of monitor to see how the tank handles that extra light. If we're not seeing any algae, we could bump it up a little bit more if we feel we need it. But if everything's going great we just leave it there. Hope that helps!
Thanks
It’s a 75 freshwater
Settings are per your video
White 100
Red and green 85 and 75 blue at 10
I run my lights for two photo periods during the day (the times I am at home). Can the Aquasky do this?
Yes, you can inside pro mode
@@BentleyPascoe Thanks.
So I don’t seem to have pro mode. I’m running version 1.17 and firmware is up to date. App says 1 year old ? Any advice on what I’m missing?
Did you update the light's firmware? When you select the light, in the upper right corner you'll see three dots, look for an update there. If that doesn't work, I would contact Fluval
Can you put two of these on one schedule so they act as word light instead of having to set them up individually I can’t seem to find how to do it in the app I hope this makes sense I can’t be the only person having this issue
Yes
How do you do it?
@@njbaquatics4827 save the setting, then export on the second light
Can i put the auto in specific time ? Like for about 6 hours only?
Yes
@@BentleyPascoe i can doing it only with late sunrise and late sunset?
Thank you about the answers
My tank is toobdarkbhow do inturn up the brightness of the light???????
Through the app. You choose a mode, I would suggest auto. Select daylight and increase the settings.
My tank is 8 foot long can I have 2 light units working on one app on my phone. 😊
Yep!
Thanks
Ace
I am upgrading my 5.5g standard tank to a 12gallon long rimless. 36”x9.5”x8.5” I had a plant nano on the 5.5g running like 25%-35% area. Debating on buying another one, raising them higher on their mounts and cranking them up a bit. 2-3 nanos or one aqua sky for this?
It depends on the light requirement of the plants you're putting in there. If you have plans that require higher light than I think you would be better served with the nanos. If the plants are using really only require something like low or medium light, then save yourself the money and just get one aqua sky.
@@BentleyPascoe ended up getting a used nano off eBay for $40 to pair up with my other nano. May grab a 3rd for better coverage but starting with 2 nanos 12” apart
Would you recommend one or two for a 40 breeder?
If you're using purely low light plants, one should suffice so Anubias, crypts, Java fern, etc. If you more reliably want to hit like the medium level of light I would use two or one plant 3.0.
@@BentleyPascoe awesome! Thank you for the reply! Looking into mostly low/medium light plants. Also want to make sure the tank is covered front to back! :)
@@Ltheriault07 you certainly can do two and get nice coverage
@@BentleyPascoe should I be able to run both at full power eventually? I’ll go by your guide and experiment from there! Love the comment, thanks for being so active in the community.
@@Ltheriault07 I would think so
So you just set this light on top of the tank? Worthless garbage has no instructions and everyone just wants to talk about the stupid app.
Yes, it is designed to sit in the tank, the side arm sits on the tank's rim.