For the premier source for Aquarium Light Information: AQUARIUM LIGHTING; Facts & Information
The above article is a Must Read for any SERIOUS Aquarium Keeper who wants the most complete and accurate aquarium lighting information;
For the best in High Output CFL Aquarium Lights: SHO Aquarium Lights
The SHO is a light proven in Greenhouse applications with PROVEN results for plant growing applications.
Other LED Lights
PAR 38 High Output Daylight Lights for planted aquariums & hydroponics, Rio Mini Sun Clamp LED
FEEDBACK;
"It has now been almost 3 months since I replaced my 1300 watts of VHO's & Metal Halides with three 1500 XG Ultima's, two Marine Whites and two Reef White LED's. While I was a bit skeptical that your lights could actually replace the lights on my 180 gallon tank, I needed to reduce my electrical costs. I am happy to say not only has my electrical costs dropped by $10 per day but my corals are doing great and have adjusted to the new lights fine. After a few adjustments in time (about 25% longer) everything is going great. At the current operating cost, the lights will pay for themselves in about six months and that doesn't include the replacement of the VHO bulb or Metal Halide bulbs, add these cost into the formula and the new LED's will have about a four month pay back. The LED lights have all but eliminated the purple slime algae in my tank as well. I have been fighting this problem for the past 18 months and it has disappeared.
What a great deal. I am very happy with the purchase.
Frederick S"
LED LIGHTING SUGGESTIONS
Please Click on the above picture to enlarge for a better view, as well note that the Reef Blue MUST have some complimentary daylight lighting to provide complete PUR/PAR for corals.
General Recommendations:
First, specimen or plant placement is key, for instance a generalized recommendation for 40 gallon planted tank would be (2) GroBeam 500s (24 watts total).
HOWEVER with just one 12 watt LED Strip, one can still grow plants well if placed directly under the lighting as per an employee here with just 1 GroBeam on his 40 gallon aquarium.
See this picture link: 40 Gallon Planted, 1 GroBeam
This goes for delicate reef corals also placed at depths between 2-24" from the surface.
Second as per LED lighting, these LED lights (along with T2s) are so compact, that it is easy to add more light strips at a later time into your hood/canopy; so even if you are unsure of the number of strips you will need or your budget is "tight", you can always add more later if your lighting requirements are not met.
Third; "Watts Per Gallon? this formula is very outdated for comparing different light types, but can still be used once figured for a specific light system.
This formula is for high end emitters used by TMC AquaRays in tanks under 24-30 inches in depth. This "Watts Per Gallon" formula is ONLY for Aqua Ray LEDs, not other low end LEDs (use 1/2 recommended watts for Fish Only):
*For a high light planted freshwater aquarium .6 per gallon are required or for Reef 'Softies")
*For a SPS/LPS Reef Tank .8 per gallon generally works:
See: Watts Per Gallon Comparison
* For Nano Aquariums (under 15 gallons) one Mini 500 for all but the most delicate reef inhabitants or one Mini 400 for ANY high light planted aquarium.
* Small Aquariums (under 20 gal.), often one GroBeam or AquaBeam 500/600 LED will work.
For planted FW or Reef needing more light consider two, or complimenting an LED with a New Generation T2 Light Fixture. You could also add a second AquaBeam 600 or GroBeam 500.
Consider an AquaBeam Ultra 1000 or GroBeam Ultra 1000 for a Hex tank such as a 20 gallon for more light in a smaller tank "foot print".
* For medium Aquariums (such as a 60 gallon), generally two AquaRay 500/600 LEDs will work well for fish or medium light plants, however with higher light needs (sps corals, high light FW plants, etc.) consider 4 LED Strips (mixing LED types may be advisable too such as Reef White & Marine Blue for Reef Tanks) or adding two T2 lights for excellent output.
One AquaBeam Ocean Blue 1500 would provide excellent lighting for a 29 gal/ Bio Cube reef tank or two for a 60 gal reef tank. It's an excellent high output light with a footprint of 24" x 24" that works very well well in all aspects of light for aquariums (such as a 29, 60, or 75 gallon) under 18 inches of depth.
Ocean Blue in 29 Bio Cube; Pictured below .
Two of the GroBeam 1000s can also be employed in planted 60 gallon tanks
* For larger aquariums, consider combinations of different Aqua Ray LED Lights, such as (2) Natural Daylight (GroBeam) 1000 + (2) GroBeam 500s for a 125 gallon planted freshwater tank.
Consider adding T2s, T5s or even SHO bulbs to increase lighting & compliment the LED for high light need aquariums (deeper penetration is achieved by the marine white along with the GroBeam 6500K, however the GroBeam otherwise has a better PAR for plants).
Please note that the SHO Lights require more space and ventilation than most LEDs, T2s or T5s, as the SHO lights utilize more vertical space (they are not as compact, as the LED or T2), as well they produce more heat (which is easily vented in a properly constructed hood) which makes it necessary to be spaced away form your LED lights. For these reasons, generally T2s or T5 are the better choice to mix with an LED light system.
For Marine/Reef Aquariums, the depth of your specimen placement determines more than the depth of your aquarium; in other words a SPS coral kept at 6" under the surface in a 30" deep aquarium does not require as much depth penetrating light energy as this same coral at 12" in an 18" deep aquarium.
So, high light requiring specimen placement (in depth under the surface) can help determine which LED combination is best.
As a generalization the Reef White (600 or 1000) has the widest application spread for marine aquariums (in particular reef tanks).
The 9000K emitters found in the XG 1500 or Ocean Blue 1500 would easily be the optimum emitter for say acropora corals at 8-10 inches or less under the surface.
For slightly more depth either the Marine White (all 14000k) or Reef White (3 14k, 2 blue), would be a good choice from 12-20 inches. For yet more depth the Reef White combined with the Marine Blue (3 blue & 2 14K) might be a good combination choice.
Please note that this is a generalization, that does not consider other lights you might already have, (such as 10,000K T5s which might require the all blue Reef Blue LED as a compliment).
* Also consider the use of the 1000 Ultra LED Reef White for tanks with extremely high focused light needs, due to the type of focused emitter and sheer volume of HO emitters in a smaller footprint (this is still TMC most intense fixture for reef use).
* (Advanced Reef) As an example, a 125 gallon set up as a advanced Reef tank, you may want to consider a combination of (3) #500/600 Lights strips (such as Marine Blue and Reef White) with even three more AquaBeam Ultra 1000 for light "hot spots" (especially for aquariums over 24 inches deep).
Although the Reef Blue #500/600s can penetrate well to 24" and the #1000 Reef White tiles can penetrate well to 30 inches, a 400 watt actinic MH (as an example) is still going to beat this current technology LED in deep tanks & should be considered as a supplement for reef tanks over 30 inches (delicate specimen placement high on your "reef" can help too).
Freshwater (Amazon Basin, "High Light" Planted Freshwater) As an example for intense lighting for a 6 foot 125 gallon freshwater planted aquarium; consider 3 GroBeam 1000s (24 x 24" foot print) plus 2-3 GroBeam 500s or simply only 6 GroBeam 500s will light this tank well
The one difference I would note between the Reef & high light planted aquarium is if you are duplicating an Amazon River environment (Angels, Discus, Tetras, etc.) to consider that this habitat has many shaded areas and many Amazon fish prefer tanks that duplicate this.
Depth penetration is not quite as much an issue with freshwater aquariums, especially for freshwater tanks containing fish and plants from normally turbid or high tannin water.
Supplemental Lighting; You can also add these LED Lights to existing lighting systems, as they can compliment T2s, T5s and CFLs such as Coralife systems, as well as Metal Halide for deeper aquariums (over 30 inch deep reef tanks).
The picture above shows a 75 gallon planted freshwater aquarium with four T2 6400K and four TMC GroBeam 500/600 LEDs (click to enlarge)
Use a controller to dim off/on or use as a moon light, especially in larger aquariums where multiple TMC LED lights are utilized. Consider running 1-2 of the lights off of this electronic/programmable controller and placing the rest on separate basic controllers that can be purchased anywhere to turn on/off the remainder of the LED lights (such as ½ to one hour after dimming on or ½ to one hour prior to dimming off)
*If a household timer is used, make sure to use ONLY a grounded (3 prong) timer
Important Care
Make sure (as with any light fixture) to provide both cross ventilation, not just a cut out in the back of a canopy (as should be done with ANY lighting system) & to wipe your fixture regularly to prevent moisture/humidity damage to circuitry that controls the emitters.
The newer 600/500 models are now easier to clean to prevent moisture damage.
International Information
These units work for outlets between 100-240 Volts. All come with a standard American plug. In order to use these with a non American outlet you will need to purchase an adaptor or different cord. We currently do not sell these items.
Here are images of the plugs. The 3 prong is for all 1000s, 1500s, and duos. The 2 prong is for the 500/600s. The 2nd picture shows the AquaRay Power supply Female Electrical Receptacle
LED Aquarium Lights have come a long way;
These Exclusive High-Output units rival MH for Planted or Reef Tanks.
LED lights along with SHO lights, T2, & T5 are the future of aquarium lighting, especially for planted freshwater or marine reef aquariums.
We are constantly researching LED which includes real-world use via our sister aquarium maintenance company & others. We attempt to sell only proven LED light systems. This includes LED manufacturers that understand the importance of PAR/PUR for both plants and corals (see: Aquarium Lighting; PUR) *Please note that we update this information frequently; unlike even TMCs website of which their pictures and information is often two generations out of date!
Please scroll down this web page for specific LED Light information and to purchase.
Please see the side bar for LED Light Suggestions
* EXCLUSIVE CREE XR-E & XG EMITTERS
TMC AquaRays latest offering now includes the latest generation of PROPRIETARY Cree XR-E & XG Power High Performance LED Emitters; which are the best emitters available for Aquarium LED Lights.
Despite incorrect information found in some Internet articles, these Cree Emitters should not be confused with "over the counter" Cree emitters sold for other lighting applications or fixtures such as E.Shine (Stark), as those do not produce the same optimum Nanometers of Light energy required for delicate marine and freshwater inhabitants and plants. Think about why a CFL 10,000K daylight is so much different and more expensive than a common household CFL sold in hardware stores, this goes for LEDs, as most Aquarium LEDs sold elsewhere are not to the same PUR light output of these exclusive Cree emitters.
The Proprietary Patented Cree emitters developed for these specific applications have the highest PAR, Useful Energy, Lumens per Watt, & Focused Lumens of any other LED emitter easily out produce most popular HO/VHO T5 & CFL lights when compared apples to apples with much less wasted light energy in the mostly useless yellow/green spectrum & more.
*For this reason an AquaRay LED may seem less bright than some HO lights with the naked eye (such as T5s or MH) the actual output of light energy in spectrums we cannot see is much higher!
*The latest technology LED Light Systems we sell require as little as 15% of the wattage for the same useful energy output as a traditional T8/T12 light. When the outdated "watts per gallon rule" for planted/reef aquariums (@ 4 watts per gallon) is applied to a TMC GroBeam (as an example), this can come out to requiring only .6 watt per gallon for the high PUR TMC LED Lights (see Aquarium Lighting; Useful Light Energy)
Studies/Test in plant growth has shown a 12 Watt 6500K Full spectrum/daylight LED Surpassing a similar 175 Watt 6500K Full spectrum Metal Halide!!
Although this was a test for plants, the process of photosynthesis of plants and PAR requirements are similar whether terrestrial, freshwater or the symbiotic zooanthellic algae found in corals (these algae do require more 465nm blue than do terrestrial plants).
This raw data from tests conducted with plant growth indicate these high output TMC LED lights require 14-28% of the wattage of popular HO T5 lights and Metal Halide lights.
Features
Up to 50,000 hour lamp life (equivalent to 6x fluorescent lighting) with no significant deterioration of spectral quality (unlike all fluorescents).
The AquaRay LED emitter bin specifications are the cutting edge in aquarium lighting utilizing the latest generation in precise, proprietary & patented Cree XR-E & XP-G Power LED emitters from emitter bins not available to the general public OR even other LED Manufacturers (as a private buyer you cannot obtain the XR-E emitter in the same 14000K emitter found in the TMC LED fixture). Currently there is not a more powerful emitter, producing more useful light energy per watt, making these AquaRay LED light systems the BEST aquarium lights at any price!
*The AquaRay 1000s & 1500s have 10 x 3 watt emitters and the 500/600s have 5 x 2.4 watt High PUR Exclusive New Generation Cree emitters as compared to low PUR 1 watt emitters found in other non high light planted or reef aquariums LED fixtures/strips such as the Power Brite, Ecoxotic Stunner LED, etc.
*We now have the wide angle XG 1500, Ocean Blue & 9000K LED (these are a very high output/PUR, but lower focused lumen LED, not meant as a replacement for the 1000 Ultra for deeper tanks)
These bin specifications include very specific 465-485nm, 50,000K blue for which the highest actinic PAR is found, unlike many lights with broad actinic spikes and/or too low actinic for optimum PAR. See the PAR section in this article: Aquarium Lighting; PAR
Patented Wide Angle Beam, which easily allows for the fixture to be placed over 12 inches above an open aquarium and still not loose much light energy.
Low voltage and cool running utilizing large heat sinks, with the lowest running costs and carbon footprint of any lighting system available.
The AquaRay LEDs have the Highest useable output of light per energy consumed, in part due to high PAR, PUR, LUX & Focused Illumination. Making these LEDs suitable for all freshwater & marine set ups including reef tanks incorporating LPS and SPS hard corals.
Unique Shimmer Effect only found elsewhere with Metal Halide Lights
Fully Dimable, such as an slow dim of an hour on or off using the AquaRay Controllers (although standard timers can be used for simply on/off cycles)
Less expensive than T5 Lights when compared to the equivalent light energy of (2) T5 18 Watt Lights & fixtures including; electrical usage, initial cost, T5 annual lamp replacement over the 5 year life of a 12 watt AquaRay LED light fixture; the AquaRay costs $178.28 vs. $318.85 for the T5
This comparison can also be made 30 watt GroBeam/AquaBeam 1000 & 1500 to a Metal Halide of about 250/175 watts for which the electrical usage difference would be more than double the above figure and when you add in a chiller that may no longer be needed, the savings adds to even more!
With modern emitter technology, very exacting nanometer spikes can be obtained with the Aqua Ray LEDs; from 405 to 750 NM (depending upon LED purchased). Although the patents held by CREE/TMC are guarded as to many specifics, the general wave length NM spikes are in the 465-485, 670, 720-750 nanometer wavelengths, depending upon the emitter used.
This means no dangerous UV-B or lower wave lengths are emitted as many older technology aquarium lights can produce.
The Aqua Ray lights can be paired with T2 Fluorescent lights, T5s or with SHO Lights for larger tanks.
The Aqua Ray can be used all by itself, however the above suggestions allow for a less costly application and as well allow for mixing of different lighting types benefits.
AquaRay Solid State LED Lights have so many advantages over traditional Marine Reef & Freshwater lighting systems and can be used on all types of aquarium setups, from freshwater to reef tanks. Unlike fluorescent lamps, AquaRay lighting delivers a directed, or "focused" source of light, and the passage of this light through water is comparable with what would be seen in nature under direct sunlight. In other words, visible beams of light will pierce the water and reflect the movement of the water surface, producing a more natural and eye-catching shimmer effect in the aquarium itself.
*Warranted for 5 years on lamp/emitter unit and 1 years on the power supply
*All AquaRay LEDs are Complete WITH Power Supply, Mounting Brackets, Teflon Screws, etc.
Additional power supplies, even controllers are NOT required for operation (controllers are for additional features)
These two pictures show Aqua Ray LED simply placed on the aquarium. The preferred method (aesthetically) is mounted into a hood or canopy; however these pictures show this option as well.
*The first picture is the first demo 48 inch long Marine Tank (the lights were placed directly on the top for ease of picture taking, not mounted, so light spread is poor) with the AquaBeam 500 & 1000 Reef White, GroBeam 1000, and 1500 XG 9000K
*The second picture shows a freshwater aquarium with simple LED placement on the top of the Aquarium
The picture to the left demonstrates "Useful Light Energy" between a 12 Watt Marine White LED (all white emitters), T8, Metal Halide, & Sun light. When viewed through a spectroscope, most artificial lights are visibly different to sunlight with more spikes in the useless green/yellow spectrums (see Fig. 1, 2 and 3). AquaRay LEDs have a much more even spectrum especially over Metal Halide, with the AquaRay much closer to sunlight (see Fig. 4).
Unique light-weight, water resistant design, and extremely flexible mounting options including;
*Retrofit of standard aquarium hood/canopy, *mounting on rails (DIY wood, plastic, etc) and placed over "rim" of the aquarium, or even over tank hanging and wall mounting, making them suitable and simple for replacement, retrofit and new install. Includes mounting brackets for "in hood" or canopy mounting or these AquaRay/AquaBeam LED can suspended or simply placed above an aquarium (see mounting options section).
Unique LED photo cell technology; each strip consists of 5 LED emitters, with various combinations of varying Kelvin daylight and blue (actinic) emitters.
For the example the Reef Blue consists of all blue while the Marine White is all white. Reef White (the combination I feel is best for most applications) is (3) white and (2) blue.
Specifications: Length= 19 inches per strip (49 cm); Width= 2 inches (5.2 cm); height= 1.5 inches (approx. 2 inches with mounting brackets) with approximately 9-10 feet of cord from the power supply (the power supply is included), plus 18 inches from the ballast to plug for ease/safety of connection.
By plugging these into a Controller with a Storm Feature (not included), 1-8 "plugs" can be eliminated (See the Controller Section)
Each 500/600 Fixture has a 24 x 11 inch light spread (with fixture at optimum 6-12 inches above tank) NEW #600 & 500 Models Include:
A more versatile mounting grid system (that is supplied with each LED Fixture).
A Waterproof casing/lens cover which is easily detached and cleaned with a microfiber cleaning cloth (INCLUDED).
Currently Available:
AquaBeam 600; 12 watt Marine White (14,000K)- $143.99 Jump to Shopping Cart (5 14,000K Daylight emitters) A Daylight LED, that still has ample Blue light energy (for symbiotic zooanthellic algae found in corals, etc.); Also despite the name, the Marine White is also a possible choice/compliment for 22"+ deep planted freshwater aquariums AquaBeam 600; 12 watt Reef White- $143.99Jump to Shopping Cart (2 blue emitters & 3 14,000K Daylight emitters) The Reef White is the most recommended model with the best marine reef application potential (also aids in Cyanobacteria control). Also a good compliment to T2 or T5 Light Systems. AquaBeam 600; 12 watt Marine Blue- $143.99 Jump to Shopping Cart (3 blue emitters & 2 14,000K Daylight emitters) A good choice for high light requiring corals/clams placed at more depth and/or as a more blue supplement to the Reef White 1000. Also a better compliment to T2 or T5 Daylight systems AquaBeam 600; 12 watt Reef Blue (50,000K)- $143.99 Jump to Shopping Cart (5 blue emitters) Not generally best used alone, this high Kelvin 465-485nm Blue can compliment other LED lights of 14,000 or less or is a good compliment to daylight T2, T5, CFL, or SHO lights
GroBeam 500; 12 watt (Natural Daylight)- $135.99Jump to Shopping Cart (5- 6500K Daylight emitters) The primary choice for freshwater aquariums that TMC recommends for planted FW aquariums (a good compliment to Marine White for planted FW tanks too and the best choice if the only LED used for a planted FW aquarium)
AquaBeam 600 DUO TWIN;- $285.99Jump to Shopping Cart 2 x 12 watt Reef White
2 x 12 watt Reef White & Marine Blue The same as the above single AquaBeam 600 Marine White, Reef White, Reef Blue & Marine Blue, but with two LED light strips/fixtures with a single electrical outlet, and can be placed in parallel or using Teflon screw & nuts (6 each included) placed end to end for a total of 24 watts (see pdf download for further mounting info).
All DUO Twins have approximately 10 feet of cord from the ballast (power supply) for each light providing plenty of flexibility. The DUOs also include a power supply that combines both strips to one plug.
1200 Focused Lumens (2850 raw lumens)
Very compact 8" x 8" x 2" (20 x 20 x 5 cm)
16 x 16 inch light spread for the Reef & Marine White (this is our most intense, best depth penetrating LED we sell!!).
And a 24 x 24 inch light spread for the GroBeam (with fixture at 6-12 inches above tank);
Weight is just under 5 lbs (1.4 kg) and is easily suspended over an aquarium
Versatile mounting fixtures included, allowing a wide variety of replacement, retrofit & new install.
An excellent choice for a Hexagon Aquarium or where an intense amount of light is needed in a small space (such as over your most delicate corals)
Reef-White & Marine-White Ultra 1000 compares to a 250 Watt Metal Halide (of approximately 10,000-14,00K) in useful light energy; see Aquarium Lighting Facts & Information
*30 watt Aqua Beam 1500 Ultima 9000K Daylight- $299.99
*30 Watt Aqua Beam 1500 Ocean Blue- $289.99 Jump to Shopping Cart Please Scroll down this page for the Shopping Cart with Drop Down Menu to Purchase
XG 1500 Ultima Daylight has 10 x 9,000K extremely high output patented Cree XG crisp-white LEDS
XG 1500 "Ocean Blue" has 5 x 9,000K extremely high output patented Cree XG crisp-white LEDS and 5 Blue XP-E LEDS
These are on two different channels and so the daylight can be controlled separately from the actinics (with the use of a controller).
The overall color balance of the "Ocean Blue" when full on is excellent as the whites produce more light than the blues. It is ideal for general lighting in a marine aquarium and perfect as the sole lighting for a 30 gallon or less nano reef
120+ PAR at 12 inches over an area much larger than the fixture footprint
Uses the newest generation patented XP-G emitter by Cree (NOT an off the shelf XG emitter)
The 1500 Daylight or Ocean Blue are not intended for depth penetration (the Reef White or even 50,000K Blue 500 models are better for this), However the wide angle, high PAR output emitters are excellent for 20 inch deep or less tanks requiring high lighting from a small light fixture "footprint"
Very compact 8" x 8" x 2" (20 x 20 x 5 cm)
24 x 24 inch light spread (with fixture at 8-12 inches above tank); Two of these XG 1500 LEDs can easily light a 48 inch by 18 inch marine aquarium (2 Reef Blue 500/600s could be added for an advanced reef tank of this size)
Four x lensed CRee patented XP-E 10,000K and one unlensed Blue CRee XP-E.
The White LEDs can be switched off for "moonlight" mode.
Ideal for Nano Tanks under 15 gallons
Dimensions; 5.5"L x 5.5" W x 1.25" H
Fully compatible with all AquaRay controllers and the new unique MountaRay Tank Bracket (sold separately in second cart for $29.99)
For Nano Freshwater Planted Aquariums (or multiples on larger tanks)
Dimensions; 5.5"L x 5.5" W x 1.25" H
Uses 4 OSRAM OSLON SSL High Power 6500K LED Emitters
Can be mounted using the new unique MountaRay Tank Bracket (sold separately in second cart for $29.99)
Mini 400 LED Video
All pictures can be clicked on to enlarge
Please note that these are just a few of the many possible mounting options with the many screws, nuts, etc. provided with your purchase.
The 3rd picture down shows how to cut one of the mounting brackets so as to mount 500/600s end to end or slightly diagonally staggered if space is at a premium where multiple lights are installed in a shorter length space.
AquaRay Fixtures easily mount in a canopy/hood, can hung by wires over an open aquarium (either suspended from ceiling, plant hanger hook, or similar), or be placed on "DIY rails" over an aquarium.
*We now also sell the MountaRay & Rails Systems; Please see further down web page
*We recommend at least 2-6 inches clearance with closed aquarium (with lid) or up to 12 inches for an open aquarium for best results
See this pdf Download below for a few other Aqua Ray Placement/Mounting instructions:
See picture to the left, Diagram #1 & #2 for the MountaRay Bracket WITH "Mini LED 500"; this feature is designed for the Mini ONLY, rails are required for others
Diagram #3 with Set of MountaRays and Rails for mounting #500, #600, #1000, & #1500 AquaRay Lights; with 4" space between each parallel rail
*MountaRay (SET)- $38.99
*MountaRay (SINGLE for use with Mini 400 & 500)- $29.99
Each MountaRay has an over-hang of 5.75" (146 mm);
Currently the MountaRay is best fit to rimless tanks, so some modification is required for others such as cutting the trim;
Rails are designed in length to include the MountaRay (with some cutting of rails);
The 42.9" Rails along with the MountaRay set will fit most standard 48" aquariums, the 31.1" rails will fit most standard 36" aquariums, & the 19.3" rails will fit most standard 24" aquariums
Rails can be cut with a hacksaw as these rails are all oversized to fit as many aquariums as possible
Programmable Controllers
All Controllers Feature:
Now ALL Power Controllers we sell include a true "Storm Function" that simulate lighting storms for 30 minutes. This feature is helpful for fish with known breeding behaviors that are stimulated by lighting storms!
Two Channel Dimming control
Simple User Interface
Easy to create (& vary the time) Sunrise, Sunset, Daylight, & moonlight phases (please note that true moonlight is primarily a full spectrum white light, despite the INCORRECT common belief it is blue, see: Aquarium Lighting; Moon Light)
Compact Design for easy mounting
Uses real time clock for accurate timing
Compatible with all TMC AquaRay/ AquaBeam Products
All TMC Controllers operate via pulse width modulation (PWM). This is important as PWM is effectively turning the LEDs on and off very quickly (faster than the eye can see) so there is no change to the spectral output as opposed to using current reduction used by many controllers.
2 Year Warranty
Suggested cost saving use for larger aquariums would be to use this versatile controller for 1-2 TMC LED Lights for slow dimming/starting and moonlight while all other LEDs can be plugged into a common timer for instant on/off in between the time envelope of the lights utilizing the TMC advanced electronic controller
See our "Downloads Page" for a PDF download of instructions for both of the TMC LED Power controllers for further information (please note the "Storm Feature" is now available in the Standard Power Controller; directions for this use are found under the Multi-Controller Download).
Can control up to 1-2 light fixtures per controller (two 500/600s or one 1000/1500/DUO)
UPS (uninterrupted power supply) feature that maintains information when power is lost
Eliminates the need for power supply that originally is supplied with AquaRay LED Lights, this results in only one plug/outlet per TWO 500/600 fixtures!
*AquaRay Lighting Multi-Controller with Storm Feature- $299.99 Jump to Shopping Cart
8 ports and 2 channels; this controller can run (8) model 500/600 AquRay LEDs or (4) DUO, 1000, & 1500 LEDs with ONE plug!
Eliminates the need for power supply that originally is supplied with AquaRay LED Lights, this results in only one plug/outlet per EIGHT 500/600 fixtures or FOUR 1000/1500 fixtures!
AquaRay Power Supply; Single- $21.99
AquaRay Power Supply; Double- $42.99 Jump to Shopping Cart (the power supply IS included with all TMC LEDs & is only sold here for persons desiring back up, DIY, or for warranty)
Flexible, Waterproof, & Self-Adhesive LED lighting strips.
High output Red to low infrared LEDs
Excellent for use with noturnal fish such as Blennies, as many nocturnal fish are active with low level red lighting present in their aquarium
Approximately 18 inches
Supplementary lighting only - designed to be used in conjunction with other forms of lighting such as the GroBeam
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