You receive a lighting system from us that is immediately ready for operation. All you have to do is connect the individual components and it will be bright! You don't need any special tools or expertise for this, just a screwdriver at the most. The further installation in your cover, a ceiling suspension or whatever your plan calls for is then in your hands. We supply the necessary accessories and instructions!
Here you can see your current selection:
Select the desired mounting suitable for your aquarium here. Please note the respective product description and the dimensions of your aquarium when making your selection. The stand and top brackets are adjustable in length by a total of 20cm. Top-mounted luminaire = installation on the side panes (glass edges) of the aquarium. Free-standing luminaire = Set up on cover panes or glass struts of the aquarium, depending on the cover and aquarium, also inside the aquarium. Suspended luminaire = Freely suspended above the aquarium, attached by ceiling mounting with steel cable suspension. Tip: Click on the article name or picture to open the respective product description!
High-performance LED switch-mode power supply for operating our LED lighting (12VDC). An extremely high-quality LED switching power supply that sets standards in quality and performance. The 35W power supply unit is sufficient for one spotBEAM. For 2 pieces the 100W, and for 3-4 pieces the 150W power supply unit. Tip: Click on the article name or picture to open the respective product description!
From mains filter to alternative glass lense for spotBEAM. These accessories are not absolutely necessary, but can be useful depending on the project. Tip: Click on the article name or image to open the respective product description!
Do you want the lighting control system to be ready to go straight away? And exactly according to your ideas? Then the "Programming Service" is exactly what you need! Tip: Click on the article name or image to open the respective product description!
Configuration of an individual combination of spotBEAM LED luminaires incl. all necessary and optional accessories.
What power output do I need? Please use our calculator to find out:
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Model | Length/Variant | Quantity |
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This is how it works: The power that the mains adapter has to supply is calculated by adding the individual power ratings (watts) of the intended LED lighting bars and then adding a further min. 10% reserve. The correct mains adapter is then the next larger model. Always allow for a minimum 10% power reserve in order not to overload the mains adapter! (Our calculator takes this into account automatically!)
For the avoidance of any misunderstandings: The mains adapters themselves do not consume 30, 75 or 150W of power! But they are capable of delivering this power! Power consumption depends only on the connected LEDs and the efficiency of the mains adapter! In standby (i.e. when the power supply unit is only plugged into the socket, not connected to LEDs or in operation) the consumption is close to zero.
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).
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eco+ |
PRO² |
aquaLUMix A new record in performance, functionality and quality |
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LED configuration |
72 LEDs/m |
144 LEDs/m |
340 LEDs/m |
Output |
34W/m |
53W/m |
110W/m |
Lumens |
Up to approx. 3800 lm/m |
Up to approx. 6500 lm/m |
Up to approx. 14000 lm/m |
Efficiency |
Up to 112 lm/W |
Up to 123 lm/W |
Up to 140 lm/W |
Available light colours, variants |
12 |
11 |
4 |
Available lengths |
7 (20-140cm) |
6 (47-135cm) |
7 (24-144cm) |
Cooling |
Passive by |
Passive or |
Passive or Heat recovery (LED water cooling = aquarium heating) |
Design |
Slender, lightweight |
Compact LED bar |
Solid, preconfigured Compact lamp incl. mounting solution |
Cross section |
18x12mm |
32x18mm |
94x28mm |
Max. configuration of |
4x eco+ LED bars in parallel |
2x PRO² LED bars and |
1x aquaLUMix |
Our LED bars are specifically designed to cater to a wide array of needs and applications. Here are the specific possibilities:
eco+ LED bars: An offering of 12 single-color light options, suitable for various environments and requirements.
PRO² LED bars: 2 separately controllable light colors with a total of 8 combinations to choose from, to meet specific lighting needs.
aquaLUMix: Depending on the purpose, there are pre-configured light setups like FRESHWATER, AMAZON-GROW, AFRICAN-SUN, SEAWATER, divided into 4 separately controllable channels.
easyBEAM and flexBEAM: Pre-configured LED combinations as per need, like PLANT-MIX, DAY, SEAWATER, or DEEP BLUE, provide flexibility and convenience.
powerBEAM: Similar to aquaLUMix with pre-configured light setups like AMAZON-GROW, AFRICAN-SUN, SEAWATER, where the main light and white/blue moonlight are separately controllable.
Our light colors, including PLANT-GROW, GROWx5, RED, SUNSET, TROPIC, DAY, SKY, POLAR, REEF, CORAL MIX, MARINE, ROYAL BLUE, are either available as individual LED bars (eco+) or partially as MIX LED bars (PRO²). This range enables promoting optimal growth of plants, enhancing the appearance of aquariums, or creating special light effects like sunrise and sunset.
Based on our extensive experience, we use a mix of these light colors in all other LED lighting solutions to provide the best lighting solution for your specific requirements.
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 |
Plant light |
Number of eco+ LED bars |
Number ofPRO² LED bars |
Number of aquaLUMix lamps |
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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! |