Advanced LED light fixture with built-in programmable controller
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Emits brilliant light suitable for successful coral reef aquariums
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Control intensity of 12K white and 460nm royal blue LEDs
Replicate natural photoperiods with powerful LEDs that beautifully maintain and grow corals. Highly programmable Acan LED Light Fixture features an easy-to-use integrated controller for advanced control of 63 total LEDs. For custom LED aquarium lighting, simply enter up to five different light settings, even with different intensities, that seamlessly transition from one to the next!
Acan LED Light Fixture delivers penetrating light that supports SPS corals. Combined with intensity control of 12K White, 475nm Blue and 460nm Royal Blue LEDs, this energy-efficient LED fixture satisfies reef requirements and budgets with greater flexibility and ease. Each Acan LED Light Fixture includes all hardware for ceiling hanging and tank mounting. For outstanding SAVINGS, purchase the 2-Pack Kit and SAVE $199.99!
Note: Acan Lighting LED Light Fixtures include built in user-friendly controller for independent control of individual unit. Connection port for Neptune Apex Controller not offered with these units.
Features
Integrated controller with 5 time stages
Separate intensity control for the white, blue, and moonlight LEDs
Elegantly designed aluminum housing only 1-1/2 inches high!
Adjustable width tank mount and suspension mount hardware included
Energy saving & environmentally responsible
Heat dissipation is handled passively through the heat sink
Heat is radiated away from the tank reducing or eliminating the need for chillers
LED bulb life expectancy up to 50,000 hours (5+ years)
No ultraviolet or infrared damage to light sensitive items
Great replacement for VHO, T5, compact fluorescent and metal halide fixtures
Manufacturer Fixture Size Recommendations*
Following are general recommendations of fixture length combinations that are appropriate for various tank lengths. Use this handy chart as a basic guideline for selecting the appropriate mix of fixture sizes, adjusting as necessary based on your specific needs and preferences.
Please click "More Information" for Frequently Asked Questions regarding Acan Lighting LED Light Fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Acan Lighting LED Light Fixture
Q. What are the advantages of using LED lighting for my aquarium?
A. Advances in LED technology have propelled it to become the top choice for satisfying the aquarium illumination needs of reef enthusiasts. LEDs have many benefits over other popular forms of aquarium lighting, including metal halides and T5 tubes.
LED lights have proven to be significantly more energy efficient than metal halides, requiring far less energy. Reef hobbyists can expect further savings in monthly electricity bills due to another characteristic of LEDs - unlike metal halides, our LED lights radiate heat away from the water, which can significantly reduce or eliminate the need for a chiller.
Acan LED light feature specially designed and manufactured LED bulbs with a life expectancy of approximately 50,000 hours, or over 5 years of typical use. Both metal halides and fluorescent tubes must be replaced significantly more often, and light reduction is much more drastic over the lifespan of these types of bulbs.
Acan LED light contains white and blue LED bulbs, which enable various automatic light stages - Daylight, Sunrise/Sunset, and Moonlight, to simulate the natural light cycle and create stunning illumination which really shows off your aquarium.
LED lights emit only a fraction of the UV radiation compared to metal halides, eliminating the danger to light-sensitive corals.
Q. What type and brand of LED bulbs are used in Acan Lighting fixtures?
A. The A104AC uses so-called 3-watt LED bulbs with similar specifications as Cree XPG. Manufacturers who drive 3 watts to each bulb can potentially cut down their production costs by reducing the number of bulbs and lenses used, but this comes at the expense of reliability and efficiency. In contrast, in order to maximize longevity, and lumens, Acan LED lights drive approximately 1 to 1.3 watts to each "bulb."
Q. Can the intensity of the lights be controlled?
A. Fixtures designated with a model number ending in "C" all feature an advanced programmable controller that allows you to separately adjust the intensity percentage (from 0% to 100%) of the white, blue and moonlight. This allows the user maximum flexibility to tailor the light output and color of the LEDs based on need and preference. Intensity control is available on all five programmable time stages in "Auto" mode, and well as in "Manual" mode (setting "HA-1"). Please see the user guide for instructions on how to program the controller.
Q. What is the color temperature of the lights?
A. The color temperature for the white LEDs is 12,000K and Blue LEDs is 460nm.
Q. How do I use the included tank mounting kit (legs and feet)?
A. All Acan Lighting LED fixtures are shipped with both ceiling hanging and tank-mounting kits, allowing you to customize your system. The tank-mounting legs and feet included with the 18" length will allow the fixture to mount to tanks up to 6" wider, and the bracket included with the fixture will allow it to mount to tanks up to 12" wider.
Q. How do I use the included ceiling hanging kit?
A. The ceiling hanging mounts included with each LED light gives you the most flexibility in the positioning of your fixture. If hanging your LED lights, manufacturer recommends positioning the fixture at a height of at least 30 inches from the bottom of the tank and up to 36" high depending on your specific application. In other words, if you have a 24-inch high tank, you should hang the lights at least 6 inches from the surface of the water. Raising the height of the fixtures allows the light to spread out and provide more coverage to the sections of the tank that are not directly under the light. For the first few weeks of use, you should closely monitor your livestock and adjust the height of the fixture as well as the duration of each light stage, as needed.
Q. What is the proper duration of time to program for each light stage?
A. The length of time you should program for each of the various light stages will depend on a number of factors, including the size of your tank and the lighting demands of your specific corals. The programmable controller gives you the flexibility to tailor the use of the LED lights based on the specific needs of your tank.
With the adjustable intensity control feature of this model, you have the ultimate flexibility in creating the perfect automatic daily light cycle to give your corals the light they need and show off the beauty of your tank. For Time Stage 1, manufacturer recommends starting with around 5% white, 100% blue, and 100% moon, and let that stage run for an hour or more. After that, you can program in higher intensities for the white light, but carefully monitor your corals to see how they respond. For shallower tanks, and for those tanks that have lower requirements, it may not be necessary to use 100% intensity for the lights. As a reef keeper, you will quickly figure out what is the best combination of light intensity and duration for your aquarium!
The time a reef spends under moonlight is believed to be as significant as the time spent in full daylight. Moonlight promotes both internal and external activity among the many thousands of reef organisms.
Many aquatic species come alive at night. In the wild, moonlight triggers an array of biological activities. Whether you've got a freshwater, marine fish-only-with-live-rock, or reef aquarium, use nocturnal lights to illuminate nighttime behavior.
Advances in technology are often assimilated and quickly incorporated into the aquarium hobby. This allows aquarists to take the hobby into a new and interesting frontier that was once impossible without the aid of these devices.
An important component of an aquarium that often gets overlooked is lighting. This article gives a basic description of available aquarium lighting systems.
Light output proven to beautifully maintain and grow SPS coral!
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Replicate natural photoperiods with powerful LEDs that beautifully maintain and grow corals. Highly programmable Acan LED Light Fixture features an easy-to-use integrated controller for advanced control of 63 total LEDs. For custom LED aquarium lighting, simply enter up to five different light settings, even with different intensities, that seamlessly transition from one to the next!
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