Aquatic Life Debuts LED/T5HO Hybrid Mounting System Fixture Reef Hobbyists Have Been Waiting For!

Z3speed4me · Jan 19, 2018

Ok got my mounting situation figured out with my old cross bar that I used a while ago. Have a minor setback which I’ll fix tomorrow though...

My lights use what I believe is a m6 bolt for mounting and it doesn’t quite fit through the brackets, barely there, maybe need 1mm more clearance. So I’m going to drill through and widen the channel a tiny bit.

We will be operational tomorrow!

Kyl · Jan 19, 2018

Those of us in Canada, reefsupplies.ca is carrying these in stock now too!

@AquaticLifeProducts Are the A160 brackets close to release?

Mac Galinato · Jan 19, 2018

Raznyc79 said:
Hi
What program do you run on the Ecotechs and what intensity? Im about to install the 48 in unit with two xr30s on a 48in 90 gal. Ty

Hey man!

The radions are on a 9hr photoperiod with 3hrs total ramp up & down. Max intensity is 35% using a tweaked AB+ schedule with all blue channels running at 90% instead of 100%. I lowered blues down because I’m running 2 B+ bulbs and 2 true actinics for the T5s. T5s run for 5.5 hours.

The fixture is mounted 10inches above the water line. At peak, this setup is giving me 400par at the top most corals - around 8in below the water line. Bottom par is around 220ish in the middle and around 130-150 on the sides.

Hope the info helps

burton14e7 · Jan 19, 2018

So this is my first time mounting a hanging light kit. Do you just cut off the excess cable that you don't need? I feel like I would have to mount these extremely high to use all 3' of cable.

jasonamyers · Jan 19, 2018

pelphrey said:
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I have... 0 skills... like none for this type of work.

scuzy · Jan 19, 2018

burton14e7 said:
So this is my first time mounting a hanging light kit. Do you just cut off the excess cable that you don't need? I feel like I would have to mount these extremely high to use all 3' of cable.

Cut off what you don't need they give you long cable cause they don't know mounting situation people have.

newbreefer316 · Jan 20, 2018

Anybody have picture of a 60" over a 72" tank??? Was going to go with a canopy over my 72" tank but this could be an option... Just concerned with the visual look and light spill.

jpas · Jan 21, 2018

Do you guys think two of the 48" with 4 Kessil 360's would be sufficient for a 90" x 30" x 30" mixed reef setup?

Thank you

siggy · Jan 21, 2018

jpas said:
Do you guys think two of the 48" with 4 Kessil 360's would be sufficient for a 90" x 30" x 30" mixed reef setup?

Thank you

"90" x 30" x 30" mixed reef" ..... That there's a biggin, best to post in the lighting forum GL .....@saltyfilmfolks

Jonty · Jan 22, 2018

I just received a 48" today but the endplates don't fit or rather one does but the other has no way to attach. Has anyone else had this issue?

siggy · Jan 22, 2018

It looks like mine what end does not fit
edit ok i see it now, its a bad bracket , look at the center wire cutouts, it got flipped during the stamping/machining prossess
@AquaticLifeProducts

scuzy · Jan 22, 2018

Look the same as mine. You flip on side of it.

AquaticLifeProducts · Jan 22, 2018

Jonty said:
I just received a 48" today but the endplates don't fit or rather one does but the other has no way to attach. Has anyone else had this issue?

Please let us know what you are having problems with, will be glad to help. The end plates are both the same and the ballast channels should be positioned toward the front and back of the setup.

AquaticLifeProducts · Jan 22, 2018

Just got a message from Premium to contact you, can you call the office? Or can I call you?

AquaticLifeProducts · Jan 22, 2018

siggy said:
It looks like mine what end does not fit
edit ok i see it now, its a bad bracket , look at the center wire cutouts, it got flipped during the stamping/machining prossess
@AquaticLifeProducts

We just talked and I see what Siggy and the customer are saying. New plate is on its way.