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

[ashr]

Got my 24" light up today with my AI 26 HD!! Just need to clean up the wires. I also sent in my rebate so I got I get a nice check soon I just need the end plates to make it complete.
I also went with the two light stands that attach to the stand. A bit pricey up here in Canada but not much I can do.

Went with 2 ATI Blue Plus and 2 ATI Actinic. I will replace one actinic with another blue plus when I get a chance though. I have also attached my AI profile that I am gonna try out.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

Did they give a release date ?

Not to me, but I was told that the existing unit would not be produced any more.

 

[TheHarold]

Can anyone confirm that the aquatic life 48” fixture comes with brackets that will fit three radions? That was my impression from the BRS listing. Also, do I need to get additional screws, and if so does anyone have that thread pitch/length?

@AquaticLifeProducts

 

[lactose]

Can anyone confirm that the aquatic life 48” fixture comes with brackets that will fit three radions? That was my impression from the BRS listing. Also, do I need to get additional screws, and if so does anyone have that thread pitch/length?

@AquaticLifeProducts

Mine came with the brackets to do 3 radions and 3 kessils each so you should be set. Also I just used the screws in the radions themselves, so again should be good.

 

[PerplexyHexy]

Can anyone confirm that the aquatic life 48” fixture comes with brackets that will fit three radions? That was my impression from the BRS listing. Also, do I need to get additional screws, and if so does anyone have that thread pitch/length?

@AquaticLifeProducts

I cannot confirm all that for the black one, but the 48” white fixture came with everything... I have 3 radions as well...

 

[TheHarold]

I cannot confirm all that for the black one, but the 48” white fixture came with everything... I have 3 radions as well...

Bulkreefsupply site says it comes with only one fixture bracket?

Oh I see, they screw onto the fixture itself without the bracket. Sweet. You’re comfortable with the length of the standard radion screws? Don’t want my new Gen 4s taking a bath.

 

[PerplexyHexy]

Bulkreefsupply site says it comes with only one fixture bracket?

Oh I see, they screw onto the fixture itself without the bracket. Sweet. You’re comfortable with the length of the standard radion screws? Don’t want my new Gen 4s taking a bath.

Yes, they have a small hole at the top of the screws... insert small allen wrench and you can softly torque the screws onto the bracket... I check them every now and then, but they arent going anywhere...

 

[TheHarold]

Yes, they have a small hole at the top of the screws... insert small allen wrench and you can softly torque the screws onto the bracket... I check them every now and then, but they arent going anywhere...

And that applies to using 2 XR30s and an xr15 in it? Someone told me that I needed to call aquatic life to get the specific configuration I needed. I ordered the white units from BRS, and they said that it comes with three rectangular fixture brackets.


Edit:

In case it was unclear, my confusion came from this- “1 standard fixture bracket”. BRS confirmed that it was a mistake, a bad listing, thanked me for noticing, and they are getting it fixed ASAP

 

[PerplexyHexy]

And that applies to using 2 XR30s and an xr15 in it? Someone told me that I needed to call aquatic life to get the specific configuration I needed. I ordered the white units from BRS, and they said that it comes with three rectangular fixture brackets.


Edit:

In case it was unclear, my confusion came from this- “1 standard fixture bracket”. BRS confirmed that it was a mistake, a bad listing, thanked me for noticing, and they are getting it fixed ASAP

If you got the white... you will have everything you need... quit worrying... lol

 

[Kyl]

That's probably a lazy copy/paste from the 24" unit.

24" - 1 pair of brackets / 1 kessil bracket
36" - 2 pairs
48" - 3 pairs
60" - 4 pairs

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

Thank you Kyl and PerplexyHexy for the help.

 

[TheHarold]

Thank you Kyl and PerplexyHexy for the help.

Im so excited, my dual 48" units and 6 radions (4 XR30w Pro and 2 XR15w Pro) arrive Wednesday. ;Woot.

I was deciding between 6 XR30s and this combo, which is "kind of 5 XR30s" and the two aquaticlife fixtures. Pretty much the same price, but I think this coverage will be better than getting a sixth radion- I don't need the power, just the spread.

 

[PerplexyHexy]

Judas Priest....

 

[Silentreefer]

Will 2 xr30s fit on the 24" fixture?

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

Inside length is right at 23 3/16". I see the Radions are 11.8", I think the two would be too long.

 

[raultsu]

I just ordered a 48" unit with 2 blue plus and 2 coral plus to add to my Radions.

 

[Silentreefer]

Inside length is right at 23 3/16". I see the Radios are 11.8", I think the two would be too long.

Would there be a way to maybe modify the fixture a little? I have a 30 inch long tank with a center brace so 1 xr30 makes a weird shadow in the upper portion of the tank and i already have 2

 

[Billldg]

@AquaticLifeProducts , any idea when you will start producing brackets for the new kessil a360x, it looks to be wider than the a360w-e?

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

@AquaticLifeProducts , any idea when you will start producing brackets for the new kessil a360x, it looks to be wider than the a360w-e?

Not sure yet, we were caught off guard and waiting on the specifications from Kessil. They are going to send me the drawings of the housing so I can work on the changes to the bracket.

I'm thinking that I can have a bracket made that will work for both models. Create the larger hole needed for the 360X and then have a rubber bushing on the inner perimeter that will reduce the hole size to work with the 360W.

If anyone has any suggestions please feel free to send my way.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

Would there be a way to maybe modify the fixture a little? I have a 30 inch long tank with a center brace so 1 xr30 makes a weird shadow in the upper portion of the tank and i already have 2

The only thing I can think of is a spacer on the ends of the fixture. Problem is I do not have access to a longer screw that would work for a thicker end.

Wish I had a better solution.