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Aqua Illumination / Luxim Plasma Light Emitter Impresses with Spread

Enjoy some updated photos of the Luxim emitter Todd and Bret of Cherry Corals are testing out, compliments of Aqua Illumination. (For more information on plasma lamps and additional photos of the unit, see out original coverage here: Plasma Light for Reef Aquariums.) The emitter being used is a Luxim STA-40 series, currently tested with a Lumenarc [...]

Enjoy some updated photos of the Luxim emitter Todd and Bret of Cherry Corals are testing out, compliments of Aqua Illumination. (For more information on plasma lamps and additional photos of the unit, see out original coverage here: Plasma Light for Reef Aquariums.) The emitter being used is a Luxim STA-40 series, currently tested with a Lumenarc reflector. 

Aqua Illuminations Plasma Light

Plasma Light for Reef Aquarium

This reflector is ideal for metal halides, but not for the tic tac sized plasma lamp. Todd Cherry told GBD that “even with a reflector not made for this emitter, the spread is just about 6 feet”. The photos and video show this well as it illuminates Cherry’s new monster in-wall reef build. The tank is expected be filled next week and PAR measurements will be taken–more info then.

Aqua Illuminations and Luxim Plasma Light to grow Corals

The video below shows the bulb warming up and the potential spectral and intensity qualities that can be achieved through dimming. 

Many thanks to Todd Cherry for the photos and information. 

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  • Look for pics of this next to an 8 bulb starfire Sunday.

    So far corals respond very well to the light.
  • Most Def the next generation in aqua lights
    f.
  • Jon 'hahnmeister'
    Sulphur Vapor bulbs arent exactly new though... been around since the early 90's.
  • I have seen the future of reef lighting. This is it!

    Me wants now!
  • Greg Carroll
    Awesome!
    But Todd, get a tripod. You got my head spinning right now.
  • Guy
    That looks extremely nice. Can I be a beta tester as well. :)
  • Jon 'hahnmeister'
    They are right that the reflector is doing little to nothing for this style of light. A much simpler design is possible that would be much better. A simple parabolic or even a 20-45 degree cone shape reflector would be the best.
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