Lighting Tubes Inexpensive and efficient, fluorescent tubes remain the most popular option for lighting marine systems of most, practical, sizes. Actinic blue tubes produce that wonderful 'under the sea' effect and high output T5 tubes produce light levels idea for most corals or for lighting deep aquariums. We stock a full range from all the best manufacturers.
Lighting Controllers All fluorescent tubes, whether T8 or T5, need an electronic controller to start them and provide correct current and voltage levels. We have huge experience in this area and carry the latest, best value for money units in stock and ready to go. Look out especially for our bargain priced double T5 controllers - a real money saver.
T5 Luminaires For those marine set ups without an enclosed top section or canopy a sit on, or suspended, over tank luminaire is a good looking and practical option to house high output T5 tubes. Our T5 luminaires include excellent built in reflectors which really increase the amount of focussed light reaching the aquarium.
TMC Aqua Ray LED Lighting Systems The first of a new generation of lighting products, the Aquaray system from Tropical Marine Centre provides high output aquarium lighting with very, very low energy usage. In addition, the concentrated lightbeam produced by high output solid state LEDs means that your aquarium will have that gorgeous "rippled" lighting effect, so beloved of metal halide users.
Metal Hallide Lighting Still the highest output marine lighting available, Metal halide will enable you to light the deepest set ups and also keep the most light demanding corals. Choose a luminaire that suits the length of your setup and, of course, it's depth. Do bare in mind that you will not usually require any covering for your aquarium where Metal halide is used - off setting the cost of the luminaire itself.
