Hygger for the win! For aqauarium lighting, there is no need to spend stupid money - these lights are amazing (I am running around 15 atm) . YES THEY GROW AQUATIC PLANTS! The only thing I will say is that the model in this review along with the other sizes of this model are overkill. No one needs that much programmability and it just adds money and complicates things. I recommend the standard 24/7 Hygger lights - nothing is better for the money, or even for more. (If you doubt how well they work check out my fish room)
"Need" or not, it's nice to be able to adjust the color tone and temperature as it can make the subjective enjoyment of the aquarium higher for people that care enough about it. Or maybe you could blast with a blue hue while you're at work (for plant growth), and bring it down for when you are at home if you think a warmer tone makes the tank look better and increases your enjoyment of it.
niche counterpoint: my fish used to jump and startle whenever i flicked on my aquarium lights; the gradual cycling is very gentle on my poor fish's eyes 😂
In just bought this for my 20 gallon long. I just started getting into planted aquariums. Lights are a learning curve for me. I really like that fact that it has a timer. I had to buy timers for my other tanks.
I purchased this light, well, the 48-inch version. It was a great light at first. Now, a year and a half later, most of the white lights will only function at around 50% power. It's time to look for another one.
Update: I just purchased a new power supply on Amazon for my light, and it is working like new! If anyone has this sort of issue, try this fix first. It will save you a lot of money.
All my lights are Hyggers ( multiple models) they are awesome, resonnably priced, and pretty. But where i live we get frequent power cuts and the lights have to be reset and reprogrammed every time there is one. I bought a UPS for the lights and everything is perfect now.
Hygger is affordable but the quality is very good. Most importantly the plants grow well and the lighting looks natural I bought 1 Hygger light bar 55" and managed to light a 600 liter Oase Highline tank with it after Oase recalled their lights.
is great for tall aquariums in my opinion. in my 35cm tall tank is kinda burning some plants and washing out their color, i think i prefer dimming in those cases or trying to get a way to rise the height, it would be cool if they added that
Don’t over complicate is my advice . This light has run year for me ! I grew a carpet of pearl weed w it . The programming is not as bad as everyone makes it seem . Buy it ! You won’t regret it . Just ordered another for my 55 gallon
No the programming is absolutely the worst Iv seen on a light. If you can simplify it or explain what I’m doing wrong maybe I’d agree with you but my diy program won’t run correctly, and the plain Jane on and off more won’t ramp up and down like it says it will. I’m about to say screw it and get a fluval 3.0
@ hold down the light button at the same time . Then it should say (on or off ) put it in on mode . Then determine the hours you want it on. Be sure to remember that it’s on for pm settings . As when it doesn’t indicate that it’s on A M
I just bought one from Amazon it has the wrong plug for Australia and I ordered a 3 foot fitting not a 2 foot fitting with a bit of wire each end to make up the difference. that's going to go swimming😢 very regulary I am sure when I find a plug to fit it plants will grow.
A few questions about these Hygger lights that are not specifically mentioned. For some of us putting together a new tank, there are some specific requirements different than an already settled tank. Since I am going with a planted tank setup, during the cycling, I need to maintain a 10% light intensity for the majority of the cycle. I would also need to have a light-off mode. Can the light spectrum as well as intensity be incorporated as part of the daytime mode, and can moonlight mode be turned off completely?
The 10,000 Kelvin you mentioned refers to the blue nighttime light. It doesn't grow anything except maybe a little algae. For plant growing you're stuck with the 6500K day setting.
You have any idea how to set this thing where it will actually run a program? Been 5 days of screwing around and every morning I wake up and my blues are still on and I noticed it doesn’t ramp up or down when changing times on either mode.
is there a way to turn then on and off manually-i want to by pass the blue lights, and all the other stutuff-and just turn it on and off! i have 2-one at each end- and i want one on constantly -alternating-while the other one if off, and i cant figure it out. i cant get it off 12 hours-how to reset it to start from the beginning...i have a learning disability, so the easiest thing for me is if i can just turn it on and off.....thanks!
It's s good light but on the smaller versions the built in control panel makes it even smaller because they don't put LEDs on the end with the control panel.
I have the light it doesn't do well in deeper tanks. My plants dont receive enought light even when on top settings. Im very experienced in keeping fish and plants.
I agree that the elaborate programmability is a bit over the top. I am thinking about buying the 957. I noticed the specs on amazon lists 4 modes with names not mentioned in the user guide. The user guide lists 3 modes the same as described in the video. One thing I would like to be sure of is that I can adjust the intensity of the full spectrum as opposed to each color as described in the diy mode. It appears that this could be done in the manual mode and that the setting would be saved even if the light is turned off. Is this correct? The manual to be honest is not very well done or clear at least to me. Any info would be appreciated.
I was hoping that what no one was talking about was how to make the light cycle AUTOMATICALLY through all the colors over and over. Pretty cool effect. Something you might see at a restaurant or bar. I don’t know how I did it and I’ve only been able to duplicate it three times (should have recorded how I did it). Something about hitting the buttons in just the right sequence. Nothing in the manual about it, other than cycling manually. Maybe a fluke.
Can it grow red plants? At which max water depth? Can it grow carpeting plants close to the substrate? It would be interesting to know some stats like PAR or lumens. Because some plants can grow in a bucket of water and ambient light. Others require a more intense light to get the right color and height. And some won't propagate horizontally if the light is too weak.
If your tank is 18" tall or less, 2 or 3 of these should give enough par to grow just about anything. I have 4 on my 24" tall 125g and I grow everything. If you tank is under 18" like a 10 or 15g, then 1 is enough
Question for those who have had this light for a while.. how long have you had it? How have the LEDs been holding up? I have a light that came with my tank, been almost a year and most of the LEDs have burned out 😢
I work from 8am to 4pm and go to bed at around 10pm So I like my sunrise to start around 3:30 and sunset to begin at 845... Is that possible with this light?
I have pothos and philodendron coming out of my forty breeder with three goldfish. The plants were all rooted prior in water so it is an easier transition. I’ve also lifted my fluval 3.0 6 inches above the tank so the light spread better towards the plant. Do you think this is enough for them to grow?
The plants should let you know if they need more light, they will grow towards the light source, they may need more light higher above the tank. Check out this video link th-cam.com/video/JKF93cvVPT4/w-d-xo.html for more on lighting
Remember kelvin is not brightness,lumes is brightness.thank you for the video,I want a second led light for my vivarium.this one fits the bill with all the customization you can do with the lighting
You mention that this light operates up to 10,000 Kelvin and therefore you’ll be able to run the light at higher light levels. Could you clarify what you mean by this?
I just meant that the HG 957 has high enough output to grow high light aquarium plants. The light levels are adjustable on the HG 957, Most of the submerged plants I grow are low light but if I wanted to grow higher light plants at some point, I now have a strong enough tank light
@@plantlifeproject I am confused. You mention Kelvin when talking about light level, but we use Kelvin for color temperature and Lumen (or sometimes Lux or Footcandles) for the amount/brightness/intensity of light. What do you mean, when you say 'light level'?
I bought this light for a 26 gallon tank and it kicked ass! For about 6 months, then it started tweaking out and became a pain with it turning on and off randomly.
Yes, I’m finding this being the downside to hygger lights. Mine did this after 2 years of operation, the problem is the plug/ power cord. Thankfully you can get replacements for these on Amazon. I replaced both of mine some months ago and they were immediately back to normal. I will have to discuss this on the next time I do a hygger video.
Why do most of the reviews on Amazon report it's not water resistant and fails after a few months of use. So many report problems, it can't be a coincidence?
I also run the hygger on my 75 gallon and it works amazing. BTW could you give me some tips on how to attach monstera peace lily Antherium and such plants to the aquarium ? I'm using some clips rn but they seem to be sitting a little too low. Would appreciate any tips.
I use diy planter baskets most of the time. I sent you a video link in your other comment. Sometimes I use a coated electrical wire if it’s stiff enough to bend, wrap around, and hold the plants hooked onto the tank rim.
. Downsides have been: had to replace the power cord after 2 years (available on Amazon, seems to be a common issue). And when the power goes out, I have to reset the current time. Other than that no problem. Have it set on the 24/7 cycle and it has worked fine otherwise. About time to make a 2 year follow up video !
I bought two and I’m very unhappy the lights worked for a year and now the small one doesn’t work at all. And the bigger 36’ one flashes on and off rapidly. I’m going to make a video.
I have 4 on a 120g 24" tall high tech co2 tank. 4 of them is about the same PAR as 3 fluval 3.0s but half the price. The only issue I have is the programming is really annoying. I'd almost rather pay the extra for the fluval and have easier customization. I might end up selling these and just coughing up the extra money for fluvals
@@mikev1294 More expensive for half the wattage, less coverage. Id need 2 to get good light down 24". Got these hyggers on a flip up lid on the tank so maintenance is easy
@BaadMotorFinger 🤷♂️ I have no idea anymore. Seems like 90 percent of the reviews I read are paid for or fishing for a sponsorship. I want the finnex alc but they discontinued the 48inch for unexplained reasons
Like the video overall.. but.. rated 10.000Kelvin.. option of growing plants that require higher light levels.. think you're mixing some stats up.. Kelvin just specifies what color of the light it is.. 10.000 would be very blue light.. but has nothing to do with "higher levels "
@@plantlifeproject I just bought a few of these to replace the lighting on my old Marineland Eclipse hoods (20+ yrs!). Now, I'm wondering why I waited so long to do this. Love this light on my tanks!
So what is nobody telling us? I don't get it. If it's about LED lights growing plants, of course they can. There's plenty of videos and/or papers online about it.
Before making this video, I watched several review videos of hygger lights but all of them just showed how to program and operate the light, nobody was talking about whether HYGGER lights worked well for growing planted tanks.
@@plantlifeproject Thanks for clarifying, I didn't see it as a specific review for Hygger lights even if it's in the title. For that kind of budget I can assume it's comparable to other LED ramps of that budget. I can remove my comment if you want. Cheers
@@Platypus_Warrior I don’t have a problem with your questions. It can be helpful for others who may have similar questions to see them already asked about and responded to. I appreciate constructive criticism/questions.
Your video is great, the explanation is also very careful, we also have great aquarium products, want to invite you to review, look forward to your reply.
Great to see a review from someone who has actually used the light, not just an "unboxing review". Thanks mate.
I minute and 30 seconds in and i was sold this was exactly what im looking for thank you man
Hygger for the win! For aqauarium lighting, there is no need to spend stupid money - these lights are amazing (I am running around 15 atm) . YES THEY GROW AQUATIC PLANTS! The only thing I will say is that the model in this review along with the other sizes of this model are overkill. No one needs that much programmability and it just adds money and complicates things. I recommend the standard 24/7 Hygger lights - nothing is better for the money, or even for more. (If you doubt how well they work check out my fish room)
Have you seen the new one out it has 2 lines of coloured led comes with remote and you can set the center colour at the same time as the wrgb
Right on. I have the model without the digital display but it still rocks.
"Need" or not, it's nice to be able to adjust the color tone and temperature as it can make the subjective enjoyment of the aquarium higher for people that care enough about it. Or maybe you could blast with a blue hue while you're at work (for plant growth), and bring it down for when you are at home if you think a warmer tone makes the tank look better and increases your enjoyment of it.
niche counterpoint: my fish used to jump and startle whenever i flicked on my aquarium lights; the gradual cycling is very gentle on my poor fish's eyes 😂
In just bought this for my 20 gallon long. I just started getting into planted aquariums. Lights are a learning curve for me. I really like that fact that it has a timer. I had to buy timers for my other tanks.
I purchased this light, well, the 48-inch version. It was a great light at first. Now, a year and a half later, most of the white lights will only function at around 50% power. It's time to look for another one.
That’s unfortunate. I will keep a lookout for this. Thanks
Update: I just purchased a new power supply on Amazon for my light, and it is working like new! If anyone has this sort of issue, try this fix first. It will save you a lot of money.
Donate me the this light after u buy a new one.😊
All my lights are Hyggers ( multiple models) they are awesome, resonnably priced, and pretty. But where i live we get frequent power cuts and the lights have to be reset and reprogrammed every time there is one. I bought a UPS for the lights and everything is perfect now.
Hygger is affordable but the quality is very good.
Most importantly the plants grow well and the lighting looks natural
I bought 1 Hygger light bar 55" and managed to light a 600 liter Oase Highline tank with it after Oase recalled their lights.
is great for tall aquariums in my opinion. in my 35cm tall tank is kinda burning some plants and washing out their color, i think i prefer dimming in those cases or trying to get a way to rise the height, it would be cool if they added that
Don’t over complicate is my advice . This light has run year for me ! I grew a carpet of pearl weed w it . The programming is not as bad as everyone makes it seem . Buy it ! You won’t regret it . Just ordered another for my 55 gallon
No the programming is absolutely the worst Iv seen on a light. If you can simplify it or explain what I’m doing wrong maybe I’d agree with you but my diy program won’t run correctly, and the plain Jane on and off more won’t ramp up and down like it says it will. I’m about to say screw it and get a fluval 3.0
@ it’s really simple when programming . I have 3 running currently . Run my lights from 5:30am -12, 12-2:30 off and 2:30-7
@ hold down the light button at the same time . Then it should say (on or off ) put it in on mode . Then determine the hours you want it on. Be sure to remember that it’s on for pm settings . As when it doesn’t indicate that it’s on A M
I bought that model in the 48 inch.love it is tricky to program with the touch feature, but a fantastic budget light
If you double tap the light button it switchs on the colour led in the middle at the same time as the wrgb
Good light but the 24/7 option of my light is not correct timing for the moonlight i have the hygger 990 model
I just bought one from Amazon it has the wrong plug for Australia and I ordered a 3 foot fitting not a 2 foot fitting with a bit of wire each end to make up the difference.
that's going to go swimming😢 very regulary I am sure when I find a plug to fit it plants will grow.
Oh no, that's a bummer. I hope you can find a way to make it work.
A few questions about these Hygger lights that are not specifically mentioned. For some of us putting together a new tank, there are some specific requirements different than an already settled tank.
Since I am going with a planted tank setup, during the cycling, I need to maintain a 10% light intensity for the majority of the cycle. I would also need to have a light-off mode.
Can the light spectrum as well as intensity be incorporated as part of the daytime mode, and can moonlight mode be turned off completely?
The 10,000 Kelvin you mentioned refers to the blue nighttime light. It doesn't grow anything except maybe a little algae. For plant growing you're stuck with the 6500K day setting.
You have any idea how to set this thing where it will actually run a program? Been 5 days of screwing around and every morning I wake up and my blues are still on and I noticed it doesn’t ramp up or down when changing times on either mode.
I am doing my research as I plan to enter the hobby soon and I am very thankful that I found you and your channel. I am learning a lot!
So glad you are getting into aquariums! I wish more people would join us!
Sir you have some of the best easy to pay attention to Videos for this hobby… thank-you..😄
I appreciate your comment, thanks!
Would you recommend the Hygger 957 over the Hygger 978 with the buttons? Is it worth the touch screen LCD and more controls?
Having used both for a while now, I prefer the 978 for its simple programming, this is really all that I need.
is there a way to turn then on and off manually-i want to by pass the blue lights, and all the other stutuff-and just turn it on and off! i have 2-one at each end- and i want one on constantly -alternating-while the other one if off, and i cant figure it out. i cant get it off 12 hours-how to reset it to start from the beginning...i have a learning disability, so the easiest thing for me is if i can just turn it on and off.....thanks!
It's s good light but on the smaller versions the built in control panel makes it even smaller because they don't put LEDs on the end with the control panel.
I have the light it doesn't do well in deeper tanks. My plants dont receive enought light even when on top settings. Im very experienced in keeping fish and plants.
I’m finding this model difficult in taller planted tanks also
Do you suggest purchasing an extended warranty?
I agree that the elaborate programmability is a bit over the top. I am thinking about buying the 957. I noticed the specs on amazon lists 4 modes with names not mentioned in the user guide. The user guide lists 3 modes the same as described in the video. One thing I would like to be sure of is that I can adjust the intensity of the full spectrum as opposed to each color as described in the diy mode. It appears that this could be done in the manual mode and that the setting would be saved even if the light is turned off. Is this correct? The manual to be honest is not very well done or clear at least to me. Any info would be appreciated.
I was hoping that what no one was talking about was how to make the light cycle AUTOMATICALLY through all the colors over and over. Pretty cool effect. Something you might see at a restaurant or bar. I don’t know how I did it and I’ve only been able to duplicate it three times (should have recorded how I did it). Something about hitting the buttons in just the right sequence. Nothing in the manual about it, other than cycling manually. Maybe a fluke.
It's probably a combination of buttons that are difficult to replicate. It might be a fluke, but try to remember!
Can it grow red plants? At which max water depth? Can it grow carpeting plants close to the substrate? It would be interesting to know some stats like PAR or lumens. Because some plants can grow in a bucket of water and ambient light. Others require a more intense light to get the right color and height. And some won't propagate horizontally if the light is too weak.
If your tank is 18" tall or less, 2 or 3 of these should give enough par to grow just about anything. I have 4 on my 24" tall 125g and I grow everything. If you tank is under 18" like a 10 or 15g, then 1 is enough
Question for those who have had this light for a while.. how long have you had it? How have the LEDs been holding up? I have a light that came with my tank, been almost a year and most of the LEDs have burned out 😢
Mine is still in the same condition as when I first got it, no burned out LEDs
Thank you for your review, I just got my light using your code excellent product.
Awesome, thank you!
Where can I find a plastic lid similar to yours?
I make my own lids. You can too!
How to: 🪴🐟DIY Riparium Tank Lid for Any Size Tank!🪴🐟
th-cam.com/video/u2qGVGzbyI0/w-d-xo.html
You da man! Thank you!
I work from 8am to 4pm and go to bed at around 10pm
So I like my sunrise to start around 3:30 and sunset to begin at 845...
Is that possible with this light?
Yes, you can program a specific time for each
Keeps my 20 gal in 71-75 F, perfect for my bettas, guppies, and tetras
I have pothos and philodendron coming out of my forty breeder with three goldfish. The plants were all rooted prior in water so it is an easier transition. I’ve also lifted my fluval 3.0 6 inches above the tank so the light spread better towards the plant. Do you think this is enough for them to grow?
The plants should let you know if they need more light, they will grow towards the light source, they may need more light higher above the tank. Check out this video link th-cam.com/video/JKF93cvVPT4/w-d-xo.html for more on lighting
Remember kelvin is not brightness,lumes is brightness.thank you for the video,I want a second led light for my vivarium.this one fits the bill with all the customization you can do with the lighting
I need at least 120w.
Ideas?
Check out this light. It’s got the watts.
Unveiling the New Planted Aquarium Light: Wills 165w Review
th-cam.com/video/olzFcyGlTCU/w-d-xo.html
Can the 957 be dimmed?
The light levels can be adjusted manually by percentages 10,20,30% and so on.
You mention that this light operates up to 10,000 Kelvin and therefore you’ll be able to run the light at higher light levels. Could you clarify what you mean by this?
I just meant that the HG 957 has high enough output to grow high light aquarium plants. The light levels are adjustable on the HG 957, Most of the submerged plants I grow are low light but if I wanted to grow higher light plants at some point, I now have a strong enough tank light
@@plantlifeproject I am confused. You mention Kelvin when talking about light level, but we use Kelvin for color temperature and Lumen (or sometimes Lux or Footcandles) for the amount/brightness/intensity of light. What do you mean, when you say 'light level'?
I bought this light for a 26 gallon tank and it kicked ass!
For about 6 months, then it started tweaking out and became a pain with it turning on and off randomly.
Yes, I’m finding this being the downside to hygger lights. Mine did this after 2 years of operation, the problem is the plug/ power cord. Thankfully you can get replacements for these on Amazon. I replaced both of mine some months ago and they were immediately back to normal. I will have to discuss this on the next time I do a hygger video.
What’s the height of your aquariums?
18-20 inches tall
Ive been putting off buying this light. With 20% off now i have to get it :) thanks
You’re welcome!
Why do most of the reviews on Amazon report it's not water resistant and fails after a few months of use. So many report problems, it can't be a coincidence?
That was very education video. Thank`s for that information.
I tried your code and it says it’s invalid. Not sure why.
I’ll look into it, thanks for letting me know!
Try this link for this hygger 957 on Amazon
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Thanks!
I also run the hygger on my 75 gallon and it works amazing. BTW could you give me some tips on how to attach monstera peace lily Antherium and such plants to the aquarium ? I'm using some clips rn but they seem to be sitting a little too low. Would appreciate any tips.
I use diy planter baskets most of the time. I sent you a video link in your other comment. Sometimes I use a coated electrical wire if it’s stiff enough to bend, wrap around, and hold the plants hooked onto the tank rim.
need help programming this light
Quite helpful! Thanks
You're welcome!
How do you feel about this light now? Planning it for my next Aquascape.
Love the review!
. Downsides have been: had to replace the power cord after 2 years (available on Amazon, seems to be a common issue). And when the power goes out, I have to reset the current time. Other than that no problem. Have it set on the 24/7 cycle and it has worked fine otherwise. About time to make a 2 year follow up video !
Is this enough for a 21 inch thick tank? The height is 24". Low tech btw.
Depending on which plants you are growing, you may need 2 lights for a tank that thick.
I love this channel but I already have seen reviews about this in other places that it really grows plants, not a big news but thanks for that.
I’ve seen a few now too. when I was preparing the video, most of them were focused on how to operate the light, those were the ones I kept finding
I bought two and I’m very unhappy the lights worked for a year and now the small one doesn’t work at all. And the bigger 36’ one flashes on and off rapidly. I’m going to make a video.
Good to know. Be sure to let Hygger know about it too! You may have just received bad units, they may help you out? Keep me posted on the video please
I have 4 on a 120g 24" tall high tech co2 tank. 4 of them is about the same PAR as 3 fluval 3.0s but half the price. The only issue I have is the programming is really annoying. I'd almost rather pay the extra for the fluval and have easier customization. I might end up selling these and just coughing up the extra money for fluvals
Why not just buy the chihiros wrgb 2 at that point? Lol
@@mikev1294 More expensive for half the wattage, less coverage. Id need 2 to get good light down 24". Got these hyggers on a flip up lid on the tank so maintenance is easy
@BaadMotorFinger 🤷♂️ I have no idea anymore. Seems like 90 percent of the reviews I read are paid for or fishing for a sponsorship.
I want the finnex alc but they discontinued the 48inch for unexplained reasons
@@mikev1294 if you have a shallower tank and only need 1 light, cant go wrong with fluval. If you need 2 or more these are ok
Sadly it doesnt keep your time when the power goes down . . . you have to set the time manually again
Like the video overall.. but..
rated 10.000Kelvin.. option of growing plants that require higher light levels..
think you're mixing some stats up.. Kelvin just specifies what color of the light it is.. 10.000 would be very blue light.. but has nothing to do with "higher levels "
Ok
Well done, sir.
Thanks!
@@plantlifeproject I just bought a few of these to replace the lighting on my old Marineland Eclipse hoods (20+ yrs!). Now, I'm wondering why I waited so long to do this. Love this light on my tanks!
Great video man!
Thanks man!
Love the vibe bro. Sub and like 👍
So what is nobody telling us? I don't get it.
If it's about LED lights growing plants, of course they can. There's plenty of videos and/or papers online about it.
Before making this video, I watched several review videos of hygger lights but all of them just showed how to program and operate the light, nobody was talking about whether HYGGER lights worked well for growing planted tanks.
@@plantlifeproject Thanks for clarifying, I didn't see it as a specific review for Hygger lights even if it's in the title. For that kind of budget I can assume it's comparable to other LED ramps of that budget.
I can remove my comment if you want.
Cheers
@@Platypus_Warrior I don’t have a problem with your questions. It can be helpful for others who may have similar questions to see them already asked about and responded to. I appreciate constructive criticism/questions.
Your video is great, the explanation is also very careful, we also have great aquarium products, want to invite you to review, look forward to your reply.
Sooo you Gave a demo for every mode but the diy mode? Lol
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Thanks for letting me know. I will look into it
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Neither the directions nor programming are clear. But, with multiple failed attempts, you can stumble onto success. Fine light, though.
I have 2 of these lights and both get over 105 degrees on the top of the light . Won't buy this model again .
What would be a reasonable temperature?
the function to set up the light is so bad, nobody can wrap their mind around it. It's that horrible
It could be simpler
Chinglish manuals man...
FYSA, your discount works with all the Hygger lights; I just ordered the 999 and got the discount "PLANTLIFEPROJEC"