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

[JBKReef]

Yup, debuted today at RAP.

 

[raultsu]

Any details on the DX18?

 

[kkiel02]

I know they are swamped at the show but did anyone swing by there booth and get some info on the new light?

 

[Flyin High]

Update on dimmable unit?

 

[Kyl]

Best I can find for you guys right now:

 

[Reefelite]

Here are pics from the brochure they were handing out at RAP.

 

[ChrisNH]

I really like that the two channels are the two inside and the two outside bulbs.

 

[kkiel02]

Thanks @Reefelite !

 

[Z3speed4me]

Yup I need this in my life... and that mounting fixture!! Can't wait to see pricing, pennies are slowly being saved.

 

[JBKReef]

So Kessil brackets no longer came included. Makes sense but unfortunate cause I use Kessils ;Smuggrin

regardless super excited for this! Interested in price point for the premium

 

[kkiel02]

I like the new mount! Is there a way where we could easily hold it up out of the way without having to change the length of cable? Like a hook or something? Great idea btw!

 

[Raxnar]

@AquaticLifeProducts How long until I can get my hands on a light in Canada? I've been desperately waiting for these to be released! I have seen the results of combining the first gen with a Hydra26 in person with my friends Reefer 170 and its amazing. My Reefer 250 desperately needs this! I contacted ReefSupplies.ca one of our best stores in Canada and he's saying 6 months???

Please say it will be sooner!

 

[TTNuge]

Noticed the AI Prime's are not specifically listed in that brochure.

 

[Kyl]

They'll require a DIY bracket since the mounts are on the side of the fixture, not the top like the Hydra / Radion / some others.

 

[TTNuge]

They'll require a DIY bracket since the mounts are on the side of the fixture, not the top like the Hydra / Radion / some others.

I thought the AI Primes work with the current one though.

 

[Kyl]

Same issue, they work but require you to DIY a bracket adaptor.

 

[lactose]

I thought the AI Primes work with the current one though.

They work with the current if you use the hanging kits from AI. If I recall I bought a larger screw to connect it to the bracket.

I actually like that I can angle them with that kit.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

So Kessil brackets no longer came included. Makes sense but unfortunate cause I use Kessils ;Smuggrin

regardless super excited for this! Interested in price point for the premium

Hi Everyone. Not sure what happened but I was not receiving notifications. I'm sure it is my fault.

Yes, we stopped including the Kessil since they have the three versions now. Didn't want to make it a problem with including parts that not everyone would want.

Final Pricing should be available soon.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

I really like that the two channels are the two inside and the two outside bulbs.

Thanks, suggestion from people in the group.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

@AquaticLifeProducts How long until I can get my hands on a light in Canada? I've been desperately waiting for these to be released! I have seen the results of combining the first gen with a Hydra26 in person with my friends Reefer 170 and its amazing. My Reefer 250 desperately needs this! I contacted ReefSupplies.ca one of our best stores in Canada and he's saying 6 months???

Please say it will be sooner!

Not sure it should take that long. They are in production now so middle of May is my expectation.

Its good to hear the positive results of the fixture combined with LED, I just helped set one up at a local store and they already like the results, coral color, increased growth and the look of the aquarium. He is using AI Hydra 26 with a blue plus and purple plus in both T5 fixtures.