Aqua Illumination Blade Refugium LED
The Aqua Illumination Blade Refugium is a linear smart strip LED lighting system built as a biological filtration powerhouse. Engineered with a targeted horticultural spectrum, its sole mission is to aggressively cultivate nutrient-consuming macroalgae (such as Chaetomorpha) within aquarium sumps to naturally export high levels of nitrates and phosphates.
The fixture relies on a highly efficient structural aluminum heat sink for silent passive cooling, removing standard mechanical fan noises entirely from living spaces. Designed to survive the humid, splash-heavy environment underneath aquarium cabinets, it meets strict IP66 waterproof standards for maximum particle and moisture protection.
| Attribute |
Technical & Performance Detail |
| Primary Core Focus |
Refugium filtration chambers, algae scrubbers, and macroalgae propagation |
| Max Power Draw |
Energy-efficient 20 Watts at absolute peak output |
| Optics Configuration |
Proprietary 95-degree EdgeField Optics for complete linear light mixing |
| Waterproof Rating |
IP66 Certified (Sealed against heavy particulates and strong water jets) |
| Physical Dimensions |
30.7 cm × 7.0 cm × 1.6 cm (12.1” × 2.8” × 0.7”) |
| Control Integration |
Bluetooth/Wi-Fi connection via myAI or Mobius apps; Neptune MXM compatible |
| Included Mounting |
Sliding Low-Profile Tank Rest (Adjusts up to an extra 9 inches overall) |
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Targeted Horticultural Spectrum: Moving away from standard aesthetic white light, this strip houses a specialized 24-diode matrix cluster per group featuring 6 Red, 6 Royal Blue, 6 Cool White, and 6 Actinic 430nm diodes. This configuration targets the precise chlorophyll A and B absorption peaks needed to fuel rapid macroalgae growth while starving out nuisance slime or film algae inside the sump.
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EdgeField Optical Dispersion: Designed with custom mini-lenses that spread light uniformly at a wide 95-degree angle. This linear mixing blankets the entire refugium chamber, preventing harsh hotspots near the center and cutting down on structural shadowing so the bottom layers of your algae get equal light energy.
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Passive Thermal Management: The heavy-duty extruded aluminum body acts as a full-surface heat sink. By completely avoiding cooling fans, it operates with zero noise inside your stand and removes mechanical parts that frequently break down in humid, salt-creep prone filtration areas.
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Inverse Photoperiod Scheduling: Programmed straight from your phone to run opposite your main display lighting. Powering the refugium overnight capitalizes on continuous photosynthesis to consume carbon dioxide, effectively stabilizing your system's overall pH levels and preventing traditional nighttime acidity dips.
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Size Configurations: Unlike the multi-length Grow and Glow display versions, the Blade Refugium is purpose-built as a single, space-efficient 12-inch (20W) model to easily conform into under-cabinet sump compartments while maximizing target area output.
