In the marine aquarium, some photosynthetic invertebrates are difficult to maintain under regular T8 tubes. Some cannot be kept at all, and others have to be placed high up the reef wall, close to the light source. Use of T5 high output tubes, increase the number of species that can successfully kept, and increases the choice of where to place them in the tank, as well as increasing the maximum depth of reef aquarium that can be kept successfully.

• Superior Plant growth
• Enhances colours of fish and plants
• Satisfies plant species with a higher light requirement eg Lilleopsis

Re-creates moonlight ambience

Blue actinic light
UVA creates fluorescence
Moonlight effect

The Arcadia Marine Blue Actinic lamp range has been created to provide the specific spectrum (400 - 480nm) necessary to achieve the blue chlorophyll absorption for zooxanthellae symbiosis to develop. This concentration of light energy in the so called 'actinic' range peaking at 420nm, is essential for the survival and good health of fish, corals and invertebrates in marine aquariums.

Another important element of the Arcadia Marine Blue Actinic lamp is the UV output present, which creates a very pleasant fluorescent effect on corals, invertebrates and exotic marine fish. When used at night with no other lamps, the effect is of a dark moonlit night with the vivid colours of the corals and invertebrates fluorescing brilliantly.

When used in conjunction with the Arcadia Marine White lamp range, the high levels of light output create a most realistic marine reef environment. This combination gives the most natural and pleasant appearance and highlights the fluorescence and bright colours of the fish, corals and invertebrates, along with the correct spectrum output at the required wavelengths to achieve the reproduction of the symbiotic algae, zooxanthellae.

All tubes are T5 16mm (5/8 inch) diameter

Require special electronic ballast units to operate