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AquaticLife HID Lamps

Reef Tools — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:21:31 +0000

HID (High Intensity Discharge) lamps are Metal Halide bulbs that are comparable to many of the commonly available HQI lamps in the reefkeeping hobby. Aquatic Life has chosen to use these single-ended G12 base 150 watt bulbs due to the fact that they can be installed in both a horizontal and vertical position. This, Aquatic Life says, provides much more versatility when it comes to fixture design and implementation. This flexibility allows Aquatic Life to offer reflectors that better direct the light, and having less light “spill” outside of the tank. For more information about the Aquatic Life HID Lamps, please visit the Aquatic Life Website.

The G12-based lamps are very common overseas; European and Japanese companies have used the lamps for years. Since our fixtures incorporate ANSI Standard M81 ballasts, they are compatible with other manufacturer’s lamps.

G12 lamps are a point source style light and will produce a dapple/shimmering effect over the aquarium!

Aquatic Life offers these HID bulbs in Natural White (6,000k), Ardent White (10,000k), Light blue (14,000k) and Medium Blue (20,000k), covering the complete aquarium spectrum of color temperatures.

Hellolights 48″ 4 Lamp Very High Output T5 Retrofit Kit w/ bulbs

RT — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:08:53 +0000

Hellolights just released a 48″ T5 Very High-Output Fluorescent Retrofit Kit comes complete with individual parabolic reflectors for each bulb made from 97% reflective American-made aluminum, moisture proof end-caps with stand-offs, TRU lamps, and our Hellolights T5 ballast which was specifically designed to operate t5 lamps and safely overdrive them by 15%.

At only $199.95 (for the 48″ model), this retrofit kit is sure to be a huge hit with hobbyists this holiday season.

Each Kit Includes

* Four Parabolic clip on reflectors (42.5″ x 2″ x 1″)
* One Hellolights Very High Output T5 ballast (15% overdrive)
* Four Pairs Moisture Resistant German End-caps
* Four Pair End cap Stand-Offs
* Two 48″ (HO,T5) 10,000K 54W – TRU
* Two 48″ (HO,T5) Actinic 03 54W – TRU

click here to see this product at HelloLights.com.

The kit is also available in 24″ and 36″ models.

IceCap Reef Illuminations Promo Trailer

RT — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:57:23 +0000

The IceCap Reef Illuminations line is the latest and greatest from IceCap Inc. The IceCap Reef Illuminations line offers combinations of MH/T5/LED or T5HO/LED. The addition of actinic LED to the IceCap Reef Illuminations fixtures, seems to convey an understanding by IceCap Inc. of just how important aquarium appearance is, to today’s hobbyist. Although these LED lamps are unlikely to provide much in the form of added PAR, they should assist greatly in making corals pop. This might allow hobbyists to use lower K metal halide bulbs and still achieve the overall color temp they desire. We’re looking forward to getting our hands on one of the IceCap Reef Illuminations fixtures and checking it out.

28G Nano Cube LED

RT — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:43:01 +0000

The 28G Nano Cube LED model is the latest release by JBJ. Part of the popular Nano Cube Series, the 28g Nano Cube LED employs a high intensity LED illumination system which delivers both the power of Metal Halides and the coverage of T5 lighting. The distinct advantages of the LED model is 10x the light bulb lifespan, lower energy consumption, and cool running.

28G JBJ Nano Cube LED – a closer look

LED Illumination
The high-intensity LED lighting used by JBJ in this nano tank, offers increased PAR while using less energy. The new canopy offers a complete 24 hour light cycle with:

Daylight – 25 x 3 Watt – 14K
Dawn/Dusk – 4 x 3 Watt – Actinic/466nm
Moon – 2 x 1 Watt – Nite-Vu/456nm

Efficiency

Sick of buying new bulbs? How about once every 10 years!! The 89 watt LED system in this 28g Nano Cube outputs PAR comparable to that of the 150W HQI – 14K model, while consuming approximately 40% less energy. LEDs radiate heat upwards, rather then downwards, and therefore reduce heat transfer and the all-to-common need for a chiller. To ensure cool running (Not the movie!) JBJ employed an aluminum heat sink, which quickly dissipates the heat put out by the LEDs. 4 cooling fans are turned on in unison with the lighting, and a thermal protector has been added with an auto shut off feature, in case the fans fail.

Filtration

A common modification of the all-in-one nano tanks is the implementation of a refugium. JBJ makes everything easy as pie by providing a dedicated chamber for macro algae, alongside the activated carbon and sponge. The sponge helps prevent the algae from reaching and clogging the return pump.

Flow

The redesigned Ocean Pulse Duo now uses a memory chip to ensure consistent performance, even after a power failure. The Ocean Pulse Duo provides variable flow. Increments can be set anywhere between 10 seconds to 6 minutes in alternating cycles.

Specifications
Product Name: 28g Nano Cube – LED
Item No: MT-601-LED
Tank Volume: 28 gallons
Glass Thickness: 6mm
Accela Pumps: (2) x 266 gph / 16 Watt
Cooling Fans: (4) 3000 rpm / Ball Bearing Type
Tank Dims: 18” x 22” x22” high
Optional Stand: 18” x 22” x 32” high
Lighting Type: Light Emitting Diode
Thermally Protected
Warranty: 1 Year

T5 HO Light Fixtures by AquaticLife

RT — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 22:57:22 +0000

Four Sleek Fixtures

These AquaticLife™ T5 HO fixtures offer 420/460 nm, 700+ nm and Lunar light in one streamlined unit.

* Timer controls T5 HO Fluorescent Lamps and Lunar LED’s independently.
* Adjustable width Aquarium Frame Mounts support fixture above the aquarium.
* German-made specially angled reflector maximizes light by directing it into the aquarium.
* Suspension Ports allow connection to optional cables for various mounting configurations.