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Yes, the LED bars are specifically designed to be installed in existing, enclosed covers. Due to their waterproof rating (IP67), they are suitable for moist aquarium covers but should not be placed directly underwater. Persistent dampness and deposits like lime and dirt may impair the quality and lifespan of the LED bars. Thus, we recommend using our special CleanCover to protect the LED bars. The LED bars cool passively through the ambient air, so adequate air circulation is crucial. In most cases, the existing openings for cables and hoses in the cover are sufficient for this purpose.

The differences between these products depend on your individual lighting needs. The aquaLUMix provides a compact and highly powerful solution with all the light colors needed for an appealing daylight simulation. It also includes an integrated mount and the ability for heat recovery.

If you prefer a tailor-made lighting solution, then eco+ or PRO² might be a better option. These modular systems allow additional control over the arrangement, quantity, and length of individual LED bars. The choice depends on your vision of perfect lighting, whether you opt for the ready-made solution (aquaLUMix) or prefer a customizable system (eco+/PRO²).

Modul system eco+/PRO²

A convincing daylight simulation can be achieved with 2 light colours, e.g. SUNSET and DAY. Whether to use RED instead of SUNSET for sunrise and sunset is largely a matter of personal taste. The same applies to the actual "daylight". Our customers use everything from TROPIC, through DAY to MARINE.
Because plants and fish exhibit an infinite variety of colour, it is impossible to say what would be a perfect configuration. If it were possible, we would not offer today's 10 different colours ;-) but with this range of colours everyone is able to compose optimum and individual lighting conditions for their aquariums, be they East African, Amazonian, Asian etc.
If you prefer bluish colours, you should consider SKY, POLAR, REEF etc. Whereas, if orange and red colours are preferred or you have luxuriant planting schemes, the light colours SUNSET, TROPIC, DAY would be a good combination. RED and ROYAL BLUE come into play for creating special accents and effects.

Because our customers occasionally become uncertain when faced with such a wide choice, we suggest the following:
with a colour combination of SUNSET, DAY, POLAR (or if preferred TROPIC, DAY, SKY), the colour spectrum is well and broadly covered, which means it is difficult to go wrong. See Light comparison. Our experiences with this composition and planted aquariums have been very good. These light colours are also very suitable for daylight simulation systems. This is our recommended standard configuration.
Whether you choose to have 3 different series of lamps and light colours or restrict yourself to 1-2 depends on your particular aquarium lighting requirements. Depending on your requirements, you can also combine other light colours (RED = dawn reds, ROYAL BLUE = moonlight). Of course, you can add to this very easily at any time in the future. (Assuming the mains adapter has the required capacity)

Compact system aquaLUMix

The question as to the best choice of colour no longer arises with aquaLUMix as, based on years of experience, we've already equipped these compact lights with optimum light combinations. We offer 4 ready-configured lights for freshwater and seawater aquariums in a choice of 5 lengths, from 54 to 144cm. In the case of aquariums of over 144cm in length, two lights are simply combined together.

Depending on the inhabitants and set-up of your aquarium, as well as personal taste, you can choose one of 4 colour combinations - a fitting solution for every area:

• FRESHWATER - Clear, bright colours for outstanding colour rendering, without being detrimental to plant growth. (e.g. for the classic company aquarium)
• AMAZON GROW - A bright, tropical light with a focus on optimum plant growth, including Grow LEDs. (e.g. for thickly-planted Amazon or Asian aquariums)
• AFRICAN SUN - A higher proportion of blue in the daytime light, augmented by a colour-intensifying light composition. (e.g. for cichlid aquarium with Malawis or Tanganyikas)
• SEAWATER - Basically, a high proportion of blue with white and blue light, with additional special colours like red, violet and ultraviolet. (For seawater aquariums)

Every variation of the aquaLUMix is equipped with 4 separately controllable light channels, thus offering incomparable lighting options. Thus, besides light colours for general daytime lighting, LEDs for moonlight and sunrise are also integrated. In addition, a fastener, a splashguard and a water cooling system that can be used if necessary are already included. A suitable mains supply unit and, if desired, a light control or splitter should be ordered separately!

You'll find details on this light and colour configuration in the technical data further down this page.

For a planted aquarium, a special combination of light colors is recommended for vibrant plant growth. The GROWx5 and PLANT-GROW LED bars or those with a higher red component, such as SUNSET or TROPIC LED bars (3500 or 4500 Kelvin), are particularly suitable. A mix of SUNSET, DAY, POLAR (or alternatively TROPIC, DAY, SKY) covers almost the entire color spectrum. These combinations have proven effective and are excellent for day simulation. With less planting, combinations like SUNSET+SKY or TROPIC+POLAR might be a good choice. Red or reddish light, such as RED or GROWx5 and PLANT-GROW, further enhances growth and highlights red plants and fish. Our aquaLUMix compact lights are already optimally configured, with the AMAZON-GROW variant for optimal plant growth including GROW LED bars. The choice of light colors may also be a matter of personal taste.

For aquariums ranging in length from 120 to 140 cm, a single LED bar may be sufficient. However, the number of required LED bars depends on several factors:

- Aquarium Size: For example, a 120x50x50cm Malawi Lake aquarium is illuminated with one 50% dimmed LED bar, while a 300x90x70cm aquarium requires two bars.

- Plantation: Heavily planted Amazon aquariums around 120cm require two or three LED bars.

- Floor Color: A dark floor requires more light as it does not reflect light like a bright floor does.

- Demanding Plants: More light is needed for dense or demanding plantings.

- Individual Taste: Everyone has different preferences and expectations for lighting.

See Photos of our customers for further details.

Here is a non-binding overview to help you decide on the number of LED bars:

Degree of planting	Plant light requirements	Number of eco+ LED bars or rows	Number ofPRO² LED bars or rows	Number of aquaLUMix lamps
None or light		1	1	1
Medium		2	1-2	1
High		3-4	2	1
Extreme		4+	2+	1-2
The values relate to average tank heights and widths of about 60cm. The arrangement of the bars, central, offset, split, or placed next to one another is completely up to you. As is the choice of light colours! Please note that every aquarium, including yours, is an individual one-off object and therefore the question of lighting cannot be decided remotely.