36″ DX18 Hybrid Dimmable T5 HO Mild Fixture

Product Description

Introducing the 36″ DX18 Hybrid Dimmable T5 HO Mild Fixture—your perfect answer for combining fluorescent and LED lighting over your aquarium in a smooth and compact design. The Aquatic Life DX18 Hybrid Mild Fixture accommodates 4 T5 lamps and, when paired with a 0-10V controller just like the Apex, means that you can regulate the general mild depth by means of two separate channels. With this flexibility, you’ll be able to simply fine-tune each the colour and depth of your LEDs in addition to the fluorescent bulbs, making certain optimum PAR ranges to your aquatic life.

Key Options

• Suitable with ATI and Giesemann Bulbs
• 0-10V Dimmable Management
• Constructed-In LED Twine Concealment
• Creates Supreme Situations for Corals
• Single Energy Twine for T5 Bulbs

Why Hybrid?

In our pursuit of the proper lighting for each fish and corals, we have found {that a} mixture of dependable T5 fluorescent lighting and LED expertise creates a balanced, user-friendly lighting system. Whereas utilizing both possibility alone might suffice, every has limitations that may result in an unsatisfactory visible expertise or an imbalanced mild spectrum. By combining LED and T5 lighting, you’ll be able to obtain lovely shimmer results alongside full-spectrum and even mild protection to your corals to thrive and exhibit vibrant colours.

LED Mounting

The DX18 Hybrid Mild Fixture comes with rectangular LED module brackets. Every LED module usually requires two brackets, which will be securely hooked up to the built-in rails of the fixture. These rectangular rails are appropriate with many main LED manufacturers, together with:

• Ecotech Marine Radion XR15 and XR30
• Aqua Illumination TwentySix, FiftyTwo, and Prime
• Kessil AP700

For round LEDs such because the Kessil A160 or A360x, spherical LED brackets can be found for separate buy.

T5 Dimming

With no controller, all 4 lights function at 100% depth when plugged in, which can be an excessive amount of mild for some lower-light corals. With the power to regulate the depth of your fluorescent lights, you’ll be able to progressively ramp up and down all through the day. Dimming is managed by way of a 0-10V cable and a appropriate controller, permitting for dual-channel management. Every channel operates one mild from the entrance and one from the again of the fixture. Connecting the DX18 to a controller is straightforward with the included 3.5mm dual-channel plug, eliminating the necessity for direct wire connections to the ballast. To interface with an Apex System or different controllers with 0-10V output, a 3.5mm male to RJ45 cable (offered individually) is required.

Specs

• Dimensions: 37.4″ x 18″ x 1.88″
• LED Mounting Bracket Size: 7″
• Energy Consumption: 156 watts
• Energy Twine Size: 112″ Whole
• Ballast Model: HEP Dimmable
• Ballast Dimming Ranges: 2% – 100%
• Channels: 2 (requires controller)
• 0-10V Twine Sort: 3.5mm Twin Channel Stereo Jack
• 0-10V Twine Size: 36″
• Mounting Bracket Size: 7″

What’s Included?

• 1x 4 Lamp 39 Watt Hybrid T5 HO Dimmable Mild Fixture
• 1x 0-10V 3.5mm Feminine Stereo Jack (Twin Channel)
• 1x Twine Administration Strip
• 4x Rectangular Brackets
• 10x Bracket Screws
• 1x Wire Hanging Equipment

Be aware: Bulbs are required to be used and aren’t included. We suggest utilizing ATI Aquablue Particular or ATI Blue Plus lamps. LED modules aren’t included. The 0-10V interface cable and controller have to be bought individually.

Aquatic Life DX18 Dimmable Hybrid Directions

Tuning Your New LED Mild

Most LED lights emit extra mild than your corals might require. With no PAR Meter to measure total output, it may be difficult to find out if the sunshine is inadequate or too sturdy. We extremely suggest utilizing a PAR Meter to guage the output of your lights at numerous factors all through your tank, permitting you to fine-tune the sunshine depth and decide the very best placement for particular corals.

PAR METER RENTALS