18 months ago I bought a Juwel Helialux 1000 with Day and Night Controller for my Rio 180. The Helialux unit has now failed and needs exchanging under warranty.
Unfortunately the Helialux is no longer stocked and has been replaced with the Helialux Spectrum which is about 25% more expensive than the original light and also requires a new controller at about 3/4 the cost of the Helialux Spectrum itself.
Meanwhile, Fluval have since released the Fluval Plant 3.0 with integrated smart control via bluetooth.
I have no idea which I should go for. The Juwel offering is way more expensive but around 5600 lumens whilst the Fluval is about half the price but only about 3300 lumens.
Ironically, when I originally bought the Helialux it was the other way around, Fluval Plant 2.0 plus the wifi controller was way more expensive than the Juwel Helialux with D&N controller.
All suggestions welcome.
Unfortunately the Helialux is no longer stocked and has been replaced with the Helialux Spectrum which is about 25% more expensive than the original light and also requires a new controller at about 3/4 the cost of the Helialux Spectrum itself.
Meanwhile, Fluval have since released the Fluval Plant 3.0 with integrated smart control via bluetooth.
I have no idea which I should go for. The Juwel offering is way more expensive but around 5600 lumens whilst the Fluval is about half the price but only about 3300 lumens.
Ironically, when I originally bought the Helialux it was the other way around, Fluval Plant 2.0 plus the wifi controller was way more expensive than the Juwel Helialux with D&N controller.
All suggestions welcome.