Aqualight Pro HQI/Compact Fluorescent/Lunar Light Fixture

Space-saving unit performs the job of three different fixtures. Combines 10000°K HQI double-ended metal halide, actinic blue compact fluorescent, and 1 watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED lamps in a low profile, anodized black aluminum housing. External remote magnetic HQI ballast and internal compact fluorescent electronic ballast(s) with independent on/off switches for convenient 24-hour day and night lighting conditions. 15" x 2-3/4" high. Replacement Square Pin Compact Fluorescent Bulbs and HQI Double Ended Metal Halide Bulbs available.

Features: Highly polished reflectors, built-in cooling fan(s), acrylic compact fluorescent lens cover and glass HQI lens cover(s), and heavy duty mounting legs. Includes appropriate number of HQI double-ended bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs, and Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED lamps.

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• Low profile anodized black aluminum housing
• External remote magnetic ballast(s) with on/off switch(es)
• Highly polished reflectors
• Built-in cooling fan(s)
• Acrylic compact fluorescent lens cover and glass HQI lens cover(s)
• Heavy-duty mounting legs
• Appropriate number of 150 watt 10000ºK HQI double ended bulbs, actinic blue compact fluorescent bulbs, and 1 watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED lamps

Installing Mounting Legs:

1. Make sure to turn off power switch and unplug the fixture and ballast from the power outlet.
2. Place unit on a non-abrasive flat surface.
3. Turn the Aqualight Pro with the lamps facing up. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the bottom side endplate. Note: Bottom side endplate is located at the end of the fixture opposite the power switches.
4. Locate bottom track and slide Aqualight Pro mounting legs onto the track. Place mounting legs at each corner end of the fixture. Note: Place curved edge of the mounting legs so they face end of the fixture.
5. Tighten the screws to keep the legs firmly in place.
6. Replace side end panel.
7. Lift and place fixture on top of the aquarium. Position the mounting legs so they lay flush against the sides of the aquarium. If needed, push the legs snug against the sides of the aquarium.

Fixture Installation Safety Note:

1. This fixture is for use over covered aquariums only.
2. This fixture should not be installed in a canopy.
3. This fixture should not be placed directly on glass coverings.
4. It is recommended that the Aqualight Pro Fixture be placed over your aquarium with either the Aqualight Pro mounting legs or the Aqualight Pro suspension hardware-hanging device.

HQI Ballast Connection:

1. Make sure that the HQI ballast switch is in the OFF position.
2. Align the 2 large diameter pins with the 2 ballast cord inlets and align the small diameter pin with ballast cord inlet.
3. Securely plug Aqualight Pro HQI lamp cord into ballast cord.
4. Plug HQI ballast into an outlet and turn the switch on.

Note:

1. It may take up to 5 minutes for the HQI lamp to reach maximum light intensity.
2. When HQI ballast is turned off, wait until the HQI lamp has completely cooled down before turning it back on again.

Mounting the HQI Ballast (optional):

1. Extend ballast-mounting hardware.
2. Place metal washer between screw and ballast-mounting hardware. Tighten 1/2" wood screw until secure.

Replacing the Lamps:

1. Make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the fixture and ballast from the power outlet.
2. Let the fixture cool down and take the fixture off the hanging device or mounting legs. Place the unit on a flat surface.
3. Turn the Aqualight Pro with the lamps facing up.
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the bottom side endplate. Note: Bottom side endplate is located at the end of the fixture, opposite the power switches.

How to Replace Compact Fluorescent Lamps:

1. Slide the acrylic lens cover off the fixture.
2. Carefully remove the high-heat silicon retaining bands from the lamp clips.
3. Unplug the compact fluorescent lamp base from the fixture socket.
4. Hold both ends of the lamp and lift to remove the lamp from the lamp clips.
5. Carefully install replacement compact fluorescent lamps and replace light fixture parts.

How to Replace HQI Double Ended Metal Lamps:

1. Slide the LED metal plate cover and HQI glass cover off the fixture. Caution: Let HQI lamp cool down before handling. DO NOT touch HQI double ended metal halide lamps with fingers.
2. To remove the HQI double ended metal halide lamp, use a soft cloth to grab one end and push to the opposite side.
3. Gently lift the lamp at an angle and remove.
4. Carefully install replacement HQI double ended metal halide lamp using a soft cloth and replace light fixture parts.

How to Replace Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED Lamps:

1. Slide the LED metal plate cover off the fixture. Note: Location of parts (LED lamps, compact fluorescent ballast, and cooling fan) varies by fixture.
2. Locate LED lamp quick disconnect wire running from the LED lamp rack connected to the fixture.
3. Press down on the quick disconnect to release the LED wire from the fixture wire.
4. Remove LED lamp rack screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Lift LED lamp rack and remove from the fixture.
5. Carefully install replacement LED lamp rack and replace light fixture parts.

How to Replace the Compact Fluorescent Ballast:

1. Slide the LED metal plate cover off the fixture.
2. Locate the compact fluorescent ballast quick disconnect wire running from the compact fluorescent ballast to the fixture.
3. Press down on the quick disconnect to release the compact fluorescent ballast wire from the fixture. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws holding the compact fluorescent ballast and remove the ballast from the fixture.
4. Carefully install new compact fluorescent ballast(s) and replace light fixture parts.

How to Replace the Cooling Fan:

1. Slide the LED metal plate cover off the fixture.
2. Locate cooling fan quick disconnect wire running from the cooling fans to the fixture. Press down on the quick disconnect to release the cooling fan from the fixture.
3. Carefully remove cooling fan lid by pulling up on each corner. Unscrew the cooling fan using a Phillips screwdriver.
4. Carefully install new cooling fan and replace light fixture parts.

Randy Graves
Post Falls, ID

My wife and I bought the 48" version with the 2-150 watt HQI's to light our 90 gal reef tank. Our tank is 27" top-bottom and this light provides good illumination all the way to the bottom. We have a very shallow canopy on top our tank and mounted the light at the minimum distance of 6" above the water. The light also runs surprisingly cool. Another plus is that the fans vent out the top. Some pictures show the 48" with only 3 lunar LED's, but the 48" has 4. The lunars really are great for viewing the tank at night. With the depth of our tank it was a toss up between this light with the 2-150's or the 2-250's. We went with the 2-150's and mounted it as low as possible and it is working great! All our corals (all families) are growing very well. And we were able minimize the heat radiated into the tank from the light. The halide ballasts are magnetic and external. Some advertisements say the ballasts are electronic, but that must be the ballasts for the PC lights. They halide ballasts run pretty warm and buzz just a bit when the lights first come one.

Ron Bradley
Sanger, CA

I just bought the 72" fixture, and what a difference!!! I love it! My fish love it too, and are actually more active!

Nicole Freel
Lynbrook, NY

I bought the 48" and I love these lights. The fixture is slim and a great size with great output. The MH are great & I love the moon lights.

Amber Green
Cape Coral, FL

I bought a 24" one and this light is so awesome. I especially love the way the moonlights look. All my corals are soaking up rays from the metal halide, it's the best thing i bought for my tank!!!