Stray Light Optical has designed a small and flexible fixture for use in aquariums. The Seashine series of aquarium luminaires are already in use in a number of public and private aquariums, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The Seashine utilizes Light Emitting Plasma from LUXIM, which has the ability to penetrate the water better than traditional HID sources.
A more efficient lighting option than traditional metal halide systems, the Seashine provides 180-percent higher PAR value than that of a 10,000K 400W MH fixture and uses just 290W. The unit also fires up quickly, achieving full brightness in 40 seconds. With a Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) of 5,300K at 100 percent, the Seashine provides a wide spectrum of lighting possibilities. When dimmed below 50 percent, the Seashine emits the pleasant blue hue desirable in aquarium lighting, with the benefits of natural sunlight at the top end.
Gone are the days of replacing MH bulbs every six to nine months "” with an effective lifespan of 25,000 hours, the Seashine with provide over six years of use running at 12 hours a day.