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Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting

Metal Halide Fixtures & Pendants
- Maristar HQI Fixtures by Sunlight Supply : New combination fixture HQI + T5 High Output Fluorescence. Reef Optix Design Reflectors for highest output in its class. Exclusive Tek Reflector for T5 Lights increase output by over 300%. Reflectors utilize 95% reflective German aluminum. Major brand electronic ballast for the T5 lamps. Lamp and power cords separate for maximum controllability.
- Aqualight Pro HQI Fixtures by Coralife : Our revolutionary Aqualight Pro light fixtures combine 10,000K HQI Double-Ended Metal Halide Lamps with True Actinic 03 Blue Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED lights in an ultra-sleek, fan-cooled unit that is only 2.75" high.
- SunPod HQI Fixtures by Current USA : The SunPod produces an enormous amount of light and cuts through water to even the deepest depths. The PowerPaq 14,000k HQI metal halide(s) produce the energy your corals will need while the Moon White and/or Nocturnal Blue Lunar Lights let them relax and chill at night. Housed in a sleek aluminum enclosure and powered by our internal proprietary electronic driving system makes for a really cool fixture.
- Sun Replicator HQI Pendant Kits by CoralVue : The Sun Replicator Pendants allow the most reflection of light possible back into the aquarium because of our advanced design.
The size of the pendant can cast a 2’ x 2’ area of light at a mounted height of 8” off the water surface.

Metal Halide Retro Kits
- ARO Metal Halide Retro Kits with Electronic Ballast : Aro metal halide retro fit Kit includes: electronic metal halide ballast, parabolic spider reflector with Mogul base, grounded power plug, wire nuts, CoralVue metal halide mogul base lamp. Available in 175W and 250W. Please see lamp selection for available metal halide lamp upgrades.
- CoralVue Metal Halide Retro Kits with Electronic Ballast : CoralVue metal halide retro fit Kit includes: Coralvue Electronic Metal Halide Ballast, Parabolic Spider Reflector with Mogul Socket, Power Cords (approx. 10') with connectors, CoralVue metal halide lamp. Available in 175W, 250W, & 400W. Please see lamp selection for available lamp upgrades.
- IceCap Metal Halide Retro Kits with Electronic Ballast : IceCap metal halide aquarium Retro Kit includes: IceCap Metal Halide Electronic Ballast, Parabolic Spider Reflector with Mogul Socket, Power Cord, Metal Halide Mogul Base Lamp (Please see lamp selection for available lamp upgrades). Available in 175W, 250W, and 400W.

All our Aquarium Metal Halide Retro Kits are available with Lumen Max (LumenMax) and Lumen Arc (Lumenarc) Reflectors.

Metal Halide Lamps
- Aqualine Metal Halide Lamps : The aqualine 10000 metal halide lamp has a color temperature of 10,000º Kelvin and a high percentage of the light output is at the blue end of the spectrum. Aqualine 10000 metal halide lamp was the first metal halide lamp to simulate the light conditions of a coral reef and the new lamp with its improved getter gives long term color stability and results is an even more realistic looking aquarium.
- CoralVue Metal Halide Bulbs : Coralvue metal halide bulbs feature the highest color quality for aquarium lighting. The Coralvue bulbs have a great combination in color balance and color temperature. The appearance of sun light is replicated perfectly by the Coralvue bulbs, which make for ideal lighting for your corals and fish.
The Coralvue bulbs are available in many sizes and color temperatures. The mogul base bulbs are available in 175W, 250W, and 400W. We offer 3 different color temperatures in our mogul base bulbs: 10000K, 14000K, and 20000K.
The HQI bulbs are available in 150W, 250W, and 400W. We offer 3 different color temperatures in our HQI bulbs: 10000K, 14000K, and 20000K.
- Phoenix 14,000K Metal Halide Lamps, Double Ended : Phoenix Metal Halide HQI 14000K Bulbs give a nice crisp white light with a bluish tint perfect for any saltwater application.
No actinic supplementation needed.
- ReefLux Metal Halide Lamps by CoralVue : ReefLux is the first true 10000K full spectrum metal halide bulb to be offered to the aquarium market. Other manufacturers claim to offer a 10000K lamp but that is just a marketing number of their best attempt to offer a full spectrum 10000K lamp. This is why they have a yellow or orange appearance and need to have some kind of fluorescent actinic to balance it out. Generally the more yellow or orange a bulb the more PAR the bulb will produce. ReefLux offers you the highest PAR rating without having to flood your aquarium with high powered fluorescent blue bulbs.
The ReefLux 12000K has the performance of the 10000K but with a touch of blue added.
- XM Metal Halide Lamps : XM 250W Metal Halide Lamp, Single Socket. Great Color and Growth, without a premium price! Excellent with or without Actinic supplementation. Available in both single ended and double ended configurations.

Ocean Metal Halide Lamps by Aqua Medic : A value minded bulb from the same people that bring you the first-class AB Aqualine bulb heritage. These bulbs render beautifully and are manufactured to exacting standards.
Aqua Medic Ocean bulbs are designed to offer excellent color quality.
Ideal for use with standard magnetic ballasts. When paired with the electronic ballast, Aqua Medic Ocean lamp opens up a new menu of saturated blue and mid-depth serenity.

- Giesemann 250W Single Ended Megachrome Metal Halide Lamps : MegaChrome Marine 12.5K

This lamp is specifically designed for marine aquaria that demand a very high light intensity simulating natural sunlight within the first 5ft of water.
Its special light spectrum has less red and more blue to enhance the brilliant and fluorescent colors of your fish and corals.
Compared with similar Kelvin rated bulbs, the Mega- Chrome Marine lamps have a significantly higher lumen and PAR output and color stability in excess of 3000 hours.
• High Lumen and PAR output
• Incredible color stability up to 3000 hours
• Can be supplemented by additional actinic lighting
• Promotes good coral and caulerpa growth
• Creates a natural ‘ripple/glitter’ effect in the aquarium

MegaChrome Coral 14.5K

The perfect light source for a bluer spectrum to simulate natural daylight on the reef at depths of 5 - 20ft.
The spectrum is a slightly bluer than that of the Marine but retains the high lumen output and PAR values relative to its Kelvin rating resulting in the ideal light to show up the blue and green fluorescence of your corals.
The high Kelvin values offered by this lamp are made possible by a special manufacturing process which ensures that both the light intensity and the color stability remain stable over a long period.
The MegaChrome Coral promotes healthy growth amongst corals and creates fascinating colors in your reef aquarium.
• Incredible color stability up to 3000 hours
• High Lumen and PAR output
• Enhances colors in corals and fish
• Creates a natural ‘ripple/glitter’ effect in the aquarium

- Radium 250W & 400W, 20,000K Single Ended Metal Halide Lamps : The German-made Radium 20000K metal halide bulb offers excellent coloration and good intensity. It is crisp-white with a strong blue tint.
It brings out the fluorescent pigments in corals nicely. Fluorescent supplementation is usually not necessary, but can be used for added intensity and to simulate dawn and dusk.

Metal Halide Ballasts

Metal Halide Aquarium Ballasts

- ARO 175W Metal Halide Electronic Ballast : 150W/175W Electronic Ballast: Energy Saving - up to 25%
* Model #LN-150/175-02
* Extended Lamp Life - up to 25%
* Consistent Lamp Color
* Uniform Lumen Output
* Reduced Lamp Flicker
* Cool, Silent Operation
* Long Ballast Life
* Works with 175W lamps.
* Works with 150W HQI and Std MH Bulbs (including Iwasaki 50,000K bulbs!!).
* One lamp ballast. Great alternative to IceCap Ballasts.
* 3 year warranty.
- ARO 250W Metal Halide Electronic Ballast : 250W Electronic Ballast: Energy Saving - up to 25%
* Model #LN-250-02
* Extended Lamp Life - up to 25%
* Consistent Lamp Color
* Uniform Lumen Output
* Reduced Lamp Flicker
* Cool, Silent Operation
* Long Ballast Life
* 120VAC, 250W, 2.2Amps
* Works with all 250W lamps.
* Works with 250W Single and HQI double ended lamps.
* One lamp ballast. Great alternative to IceCap Ballasts
* 3 year warranty.
- CoralVue 150W/175W Single Metal Halide Electronic Ballast : CoralVue 150W/175W Single Electronic Metal Halide Ballast comes with 3 years manufacturer's Warranty.
It will fire both single end (175) and double end (150W) lamps.
- Ballast dimmentions: 6.75”x4”x3”
- Weight: 4.75lbs
- Operating current: 1.46A
- CoralVue 250W Single Metal Halide Electronic Ballast : CoralVue 250W Electronic Metal Halide Ballast comes with 3 years manufacturer's Warranty.
It will fire both single end and double end lamps.
- Ballast dimmentions: 6.75”x4”x3”
- Weight: 5.5lbs
- Operating current: 2.20A
- CoralVue 400W Single Metal Halide Electronic Ballast : CoralVue 400W Electronic Metal halide Ballast comes with 3 years manufacturer's Warranty.
It will fire both single end and double end lamps.
- Ballast dimmentions: 8.75”x4”x3”
- Weight: 7lbs
- Operating current: 3.60A
- IceCap 150W Metal Halide HQI Ballast : Energy Saving:
IceCap`s HID Electronic Ballast is the most efficient 150W available. It provides superior energy savings through an active "Power Factor Correction" input stage, ensuring a P.F. of over 94% for any line/load condition.
Benefits:
- Minimal waste heat generation.
- Allows more ballasts to operate on the same circuit.
- Minimum load on air conditioners and/or chillers.
- Superior Ignition
Unlike competitor`s ballasts, which employ "hard" pulse ignition, IceCap`s ballast employs patented "soft" highfrequency ignitions, virtually elimination the bulb`s electrode wear (which is the major factor causing lamp aging and failure).
Benefits:
- Reduced "lumen degradation" resulting in almost constant light output over the bulb`s useful life. - Increased bulb life.
Reliability:
IceCap`s unique electronic ballasts are designed and built for maximum reliability, and years of troublefree operation.
Benefits:
More than 100,000 hours average ballast life at 122 degrees F (50 degrees C) ambient operating environment (lower temperatures = longer life).
Warranty:
Like all IceCap electronic ballasts, a no hassle, transferable 3year warranty. Great products built to last.
- IceCap 175W Metal Halide Electronic Ballast : This ballast will power any metal halide 175-watt bulb. It does not over-drive the bulb, so output will be at the bulb manufacturer's specifications.
By using a constantly changing, very high frequency, the ballast will light any bulb without flicker. Longer bulb life and other features makes this the best ballast for all metal halide applications. Does not come with Molex connector.
IceCap uses its unique, patented operating system, which allows you to save energy without compromising light output. By applying lower voltage across the lamp, energy consumption is reduced and lamp life is expected to be increased.
Advantages:
- Energy Savings of over 10% from High Efficiency
- Longer Lamp Life due to constant output
- Longer Ballast life due to low heat
- Compact Size to fit most fixtures
- High Frequency Operation is flicker & noise free
- Savings on air conditioning costs
Quality:
- Built-in circuit protection
- High Voltage, High Current Protection
- High Temperature Shut-Down
- Improper Wiring Protection
- Automatic Bulb Failure Shut-Down
- Automatic Resetting
- Starts in Cold Temperature
- Starts in Low Voltage Environments
- IceCap 250W Metal Halide Electronic Ballast : This ballast will power any metal halide 250-watt bulb. It does not over-drive the bulb, so output will be at the bulb manufacturer's specifications.
By using a constantly changing, very high frequency, the ballast will light any bulb without flicker. Longer bulb life and other features makes this the best ballast for all metal halide applications. Does not come with Molex connector.
IceCap uses its unique, patented operating system, which allows you to save energy without compromising light output. By applying lower voltage across the lamp, energy consumption is reduced and lamp life is expected to be increased.
Advantages:
- Energy Savings of over 10% from High Efficiency
- Longer Lamp Life due to constant output
- Longer Ballast life due to low heat
- Compact Size to fit most fixtures
- High Frequency Operation is flicker & noise free
- Savings on air conditioning costs
Quality:
- Built-in circuit protection
- High Voltage, High Current Protection
- High Temperature Shut-Down
- Improper Wiring Protection
- Automatic Bulb Failure Shut-Down
- Automatic Resetting
- Starts in Cold Temperature
- Starts in Low Voltage Environments
- IceCap 400W Metal Halide Electronic Ballast : This ballast will power any metal halide 400-watt bulb. It does not over-drive the bulb, so output will be at the bulb manufacturer's specifications.
By using a constantly changing, very high frequency, the ballast will light any bulb without flicker. Longer bulb life and other features makes this the best ballast for all metal halide applications. Does not come with Molex connector.
IceCap uses its unique, patented operating system, which allows you to save energy without compromising light output. By applying lower voltage across the lamp, energy consumption is reduced and lamp life is expected to be increased.
Advantages:
- Energy Savings of over 10% from High Efficiency
- Longer Lamp Life due to constant output
- Longer Ballast life due to low heat
- Compact Size to fit most fixtures
- High Frequency Operation is flicker & noise free
- Savings on air conditioning costs
Quality:
- Built-in circuit protection
- High Voltage, High Current Protection
- High Temperature Shut-Down
- Improper Wiring Protection
- Automatic Bulb Failure Shut-Down
- Automatic Resetting
- Starts in Cold Temperature

Metal Halide DIY Components
- IceCap Variable Speed Fan 80mm
- IceCap Variable Speed Fan 120mm
- METAL HALIDE Parabolic Reflector Set w/ Mogul Base

Fluorescent VHO Aquarium Lighting

VHO Fluorescent Aquarium Light Fixtures
VHO Fluorescent Aquarium Retro Kits:
VHO Fluorescent Aquarium Ballast Kits :
- 2, 3, & 4 lamp ARO VHO Ballast Kit : Included in Ballast Kits:
- ARO Electronic VHO Ballast ~Dimensions: 11 3/4"L x 3"W x 2"H. This is great alternative to IceCap ballast.
- German 3 piece moisture proof endcaps
- Quick Disconnect Cable
- Power Cord
- Wire Harness
Optional Plastic Mount for German 3 VHO Piece Endcaps can be added to your order. Highly recommended for easy installation.
Everything is included and pre-wired (except bulbs). All you have to do is mount it and turn it on. Thats it. Extreme intensity and reliability is guaranteed. Backed by a 3 year warranty on the ballast. Exceptionally energy efficient electronic ballast with potted design for cooler and moisture resistant operation. Significant increase in lamp life compared to magnetic ballasts.
Each VHO ballast can power up to 440 watts of light (with maximum of 16 feet of lamp length). Thus, EACH ballast is capable of running EITHER one, two, three or four lamps if the 440 watt limit is adhered to, plus if the proper lamp harness is used.
This is an in-series product; thus, if you choose to use the 4 lamp harness, all four lamps will be either "On" or "Off" at the same time.
Endcaps are high quality 3 piece moisture proof units and are German made.
- 2 Lamp AS220 VHO Ballast Kit : Finally, an affordable VHO ballast kit for the DIY aquarist!
We've incorporated the popular AS220 electronic ballast into an all in one kit!
The kit comes with everything needed to run two VHO lamps up to 48' in length.
Kit Includes:
- AS220 Electronic VHO Ballast (220W)
- (4) Moisture Resistant Endcaps
- (4) End Cap Mounts
- (1) Power Cord
- (11) Wire Nuts
- 60' of 18g wire
VHO Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps
VHO Fluorescent Aquarium Ballasts
VHO Fluorescent Aquarium DIY Components

Fluorescent T-5 Aquarium Lighting

T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Light Fixtures
- TEK LIGHT T5 Light Fixtures : Black Tek Light T5 fluorescent aquarium lighting system complete with built-in Triad T5 electronic ballasts, power-cords and switches allowing for dawn and dusk control, individual parabolic reflectors for each bulb made from German Tek 95% reflective aluminum and I-bolts with V-Hooks to suspend the unit over the tank.
- SUN BLAZE T5 Light Fixtures : Sunlight Supply's Sun Blaze T5 high output fluorescent grow light is the most economical choice in T5 light fixtures. Sun Blaze fluorescent aquarium fixture is 4ft. in length and comes in 4 or 8 bulb configuration. Sun Blaze T-5 fluorescent light system has a charcoal gray steel housing.
- Ocean Light T5 Light Fixtures by AquaMedic : Ocean Light T5 light fixtures by AquaMedic are hands down favorite among European aquarists, the T-5 bulb format is the latest in fluorescent technology. The Oceanlight T5 internal electronic ballasts provide cool and reliable service while simplifying installation. A variety of sizes ensure that you’ll find the ideal luminary for your moderate-light reef tanks, fish-only systems, terrariums, or freshwater live-plant aquaria.
Oceanlight T5 light fixture systems come complete with a hanging kit and mounting legs for direct attachment to many glass aquariums. Every Oceanlight T5 system includes a hanging kit and AquaMedic T5 lamps.
- NOVA Extreme T5 Light Fixtures : Nova Extreme T-5 light fixtures are powered by an advanced electronic ballast, the high output T5 lamps are driven to their maximum potential while ensuring long lamp life. A German parabolic reflector increases light output up to 99%, while an integrated fan cools both ballast and lamps for efficient operation.
- Coralife T5 Double Strip Light Fixtures : Coralife T-5 Double Strip Light Fixtures come with On/off switch and built-in ballasts, Sleek, designer-black aluminum housing, Highly-polished reflector, Acrylic lens cover and Adjustable width tank mounts.

T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Retro Kits
- TEK T5 Retro Kits by Sunlight Supply : Tek T5 aquarium light retro kits come with Sunlight's exclusive Tek reflector with 95% reflective German material, Domestic brand ballast runs 2 lamps, Stucchi Waterproof End-caps, Icecap-Easy mounting Stand-Offs, 8 ft of paired 18g wiring, 6 ft power cord, Everything you need to get started (lamps not included), Ballast operates at lamp specifications for longer lamp life.
- T 5 Complete Retro Kits by CoralVue : - CoralVue T 5 aquarium Retro Kits are True plug and play fluorescent kit.
- No more wiring for the customers or stores owners to have to worry about with these retro kits.
- The wiring and electronics are mounted inside a small box that is holding the dual water proof end caps.
- Individual parabolic reflector which maximizes the output of the T5 bulb.
- Can be mounted or hung with the supplied hardware.
- Comes with CoralVue T5 bulbs of your choice. (10000K or Actinic)
- Ready Fit T 5 Retro Kits by Sunlight Supply

T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps
T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by AquaMedic : Our industry has enjoyed several leaps in fluorescent bulb technology; yielding more power and greater efficiency with each generation. From VHO to Power Compacts, the calling card of each new leading technology has been a jump in lumens per watt. Enter T5 fluorescents. A modest increase in efficiency over PC fluorescents is not the whole story here. The diminutive diameter of the T5 bulbs places little in the way of light rebounding from the reflector and offers a new benchmark in terms of the light produced making it into the aquarium for a significant and apparent improvement.
- T5 Fluorescent Aquarium Lamps by Giesemann : D&D Giesemann T5 High Output aquarium lamps from Germany incorporate the most advanced fluorescent technology available.

T5 Fluorescent Aquarium DIY Components

Power Compact Aquarium Lighting

Aquarium Moonlights & Lunar Controllers
- 3/4 Watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED Light by Coralife : The Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED light by Coralife (470nm) creates rhythmic glitter and shimmering effects. Its special luminance promotes lunar spawning cycles in corals and reef life. It also illuminates the aquarium so that the natural nocturnal behaviors of tank inhabitants can be observed.
- Eco Plus Lunar Light by Sunlight Supply : Beautiful night time viewing effects! Eco Plus Lunar Light by Sunlight Supply aids in lunar spawning cycles. Easy mounting. 470nm blue LED. 3/4 watt light with transformer. Ideal for use in tanks with nocturnal or shy fish like Eels, Plecos, and any Marine fish. VERY AFFORDABLE!

Aquarium Timers :
- AQUALIGHT Power Center : DAY-NIGHT TIMER The Aqualight Power Center is a day-night dual timer device that provides complete 24-hour lighting cycles from dawn, noon, dusk and nighttime.
WAVE-MAKER APPLICATION The Aqualight Power Center can control two sets of water pumps using the alternating timer (total of four outlets) at 15 minute intervals (min.) or more to create a wave-maker application. The two sets of outlets will interchange between each other based on the timer setting. This wave-maker application creates a natural rhythm in your aquarium that replicates ocean tidal movements.
- Eco Plus 24 hour Programmable Plug-In Timer : Eco Plus 24 Hour Programmable Timer. Dual outlet, large display. Easy to use. 15 min. intervals. 15 Amps.
- Eco Plus Dual Digital Plug-In Timer : EcoPlus 15 Amp Grounded Digital Plug-In Timer.
Eco Plus timer features the ability to switch power on and off up to six times per 24 hour day. Individual day or multi-day timer settings. Battery backup (included) for the timer clock assures your systems stay on schedule even after a power outage. Eco Plus 24 Hour Programmable Timer Can also be used with electrical appliances such as lights, radios, television sets, coffee makers, automatic water sprinklers, commercial signs, etc. Minimum 'on' time is 1 minute. 3 prong grounded female receptacle, 3 prong grounded male plug.
- IceCap Digital Timer : Programmable digital aquarium timer specially designed to accommodate high output light fixtures. Multifunction aquarium timer lets you program up to 8 settings per day, 7 days a week for custom aquarium lighting. Battery backup feature maintains timer programming for reliable performance.
- Programmable Digital Timer by Wexcel : - Fully programmable! Daily, 5/2 days, individual day of week programmable. 8 ON/OFF Programs. Manual override selection. Accepts Grounded power cords. Random output programmable (so it could be used as a wave making device when hooked to a pump) for random ON/OFF during specified times. Timer count down output selection. Clock built in.

Aquarium Cooling Fans :
- 3" Smart Cooling Fan by CoralVue
- 4" Smart Cooling Fan by CoralVue
- Cooling Fan Kit 3.125" by Coralife
- Cooling Fan Kit 4.75" by Coralife
- IceCap Variable Speed Fan 80mm
- IceCap Variable Speed Fan 120mm