The Red Sea ReefLED G2 60 is a compact, high-efficiency smart LED reef aquarium fixture designed specifically for small or nano reef setups. Replacing the original generation ReefLED 50, the G2 60 features a brand-new upgraded chipset that drops down to a concentrated central ovoid puck layout. Covered by a hollow optical-glass lens, it blends individual wavelengths before they escape the housing, casting a uniform 100% usable Photosynthetically Utilized Radiation (PUR) footprint across the aquascape with an organic, natural underwater shimmer.
A significant tech advancement in this second-generation unit is its integrated Dynamic Power Management array. Unlike legacy fixtures that place hard electrical caps on color channels, the G2 60 can direct its full 60 Watts of output evenly across the entire adjustable Kelvin range. This ensures maximum color intensity and performance whether your parameters are dialed to a crisp 10,000K daylight or a high-fluorescence 23,000K actinic blue. The unit features an active top cooling fan regulated by smart thermal monitors, and it programs wirelessly via local Wi-Fi/Bluetooth using the ReefBeat mobile app.
Physical Dimensions & Performance Specifications
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Length: 12.0 cm (4.7 inches)
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Width: 12.0 cm (4.7 inches)
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Height: 5.2 cm (2.0 inches)
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Maximum Power Draw: 60 Watts
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Maximum Target Footprint: Covers up to a 50 cm × 50 cm (20" × 20") surface area
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Water Penetration Limit: Recommended for aquarium water depths up to 50 cm (20")
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PAR Intensity Values: Delivers approximately ~500 PAR at the water line and ~100 PAR at a 50cm depth
LED Spectral Channel Breakdown
The G2 60 focuses purely on the tight wavebands utilized for coral tissue growth and pigmentation (380–480 nm). It purposefully excludes wavelengths above 480nm—such as greens, yellows, and reds—which can over-stimulate toxic oxygen radicals within corals or encourage nuisance slime algae in the display:
| LED Channel |
Power Split |
Wavelength Component Profiles |
| REEF-SPEC Blue |
50 Watts |
A proprietary, multi-wavelength cluster of UV (405nm), Violet (420nm), Deep Blue (450nm), and standard Blue (extended up to 470nm) |
| Reef White |
7 Watts |
An 8,000K crisp white daylight channel that supplies a clean visual profile with 45% true usable PUR efficiency |
| Moonlight |
3 Watts |
An isolated low-intensity nocturnal channel for safe twilight viewing and lunar cycle replication |
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ReefBeat Daily Exposure Guard: Features built-in safety software that actively cross-checks your scheduling changes against Red Sea's biological research benchmarks. The app monitors your custom photoperiod and intensity levels, translating them into a daily "Exposure Percentage" to prevent accidental tissue damage or bleaching from over-illumination.
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Smart Environment Programming: The integrated app software includes a 28-day automated lunar tracking cycle, custom sunrise/sunset delays to stagger wake-up routines across multi-light tanks, an adaptable multi-week coral acclimation program, and three different levels of randomized cloud cover simulation.
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Instant Photo-Mode Toggle: The ReefBeat homepage features a quick-access macro control button that shifts the array into a specialized, high-actinic spectrum with boosted white channels. This provides optimal conditions for crisp, high-contrast mobile device coral photography without requiring manual schedule overrides.
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Mounting Infrastructure: The rear tracks on the housing align with existing installation hardware. It mounts directly onto the single-light ReefLED 50/60 rigid mounting arm (which clamps to glass walls 8-15mm thick and swivels aside for maintenance), multi-light pendant rails, or the dedicated overhead ceiling cable hanging kit.
