A convenient way to mount two fluorescent tubes over an aquarium, the 'I' bar is available in a range of sizes from 600mm through to 1500mm, and due to its lockable telescopic end brackets, can be adjusted to fit other sizes.


The 'I' bar rests directly onto the glass rim of the aquarium, resulting in the two tubes running the length of the tank.

An Arcadia reflector of suitable size, can then be attached onto each lamp in order to focus the light into the aquarium, and so maximise its performance, and also eliminate glare.

Used in such a way, would allow the growth of plants beyond the water surface in a freshwater aquarium.

Some commercially available tanks use a rigid central baton, and two plastic access panels, in order to give an aquarium with a flat, closed top surface.

The Arcadia 'I' bar can be used to replace the central portion of such tanks, and it will hold the access panels securely, the fit to the edges of the tank will be unaffected.

This feature is useful when wishing to fit T5 lamps into such tanks.

Finally, if fitting into the hood of a cabinet style aquarium, the 'I' bar can be securely screw fit from below.

Dimensions :

Arcadia I-Bar Twin Light Unit T5 80cm (32in.) : Centre Section is 75cm long : extends to fit 90cm tanks

Arcadia I-Bar Twin Light Unit T5 100cm (40in.) : Centre Section is 95cm long : extends to fit 109cm tanks

T8 Version : will take 2x 1 inch diameter fluorescent standard tubes of suitable wattage

Lamps not supplied : purchase seperately

Arcadia T8 iBar 24inch : will take 2 x 15w (18inch) T8 standard fluorescent tubes

T5 Version : will take 2x 5/8 inch diameter fluorescent high output tubes of suitable wattage

Lamps not supplied : purchase seperately

80cm (32in) : 2 x 24w T5
90cm (36in) : 2 x 24w T5
100cm(40in) : 2 x 39w T5
120cm(48in) : 2 x 39w T5
130cm(52in) : 2 x 54w T5
150cm(60in) : 2 x 54w T5