Reef Brite Lumi Lite PRO, 30" Freshwater Aquarium LED Light Strip - Freshwater
SKU: RB-LLPRO30-FW
MSRP: $ 217.01
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- Optimized for 30-Inch Aquariums: Measures a full 30 inches to deliver seamless, edge-to-edge linear daylight illumination across standard 30-inch aquariums (such as 20-gallon long, 29-gallon, and 37-gallon setups).
- Crisp Natural Daylight Spectrum: Tuned to a balanced ~6,500K–7,000K daylight color temperature to showcase true-to-life fish scales, substrate textures, and natural riverbed hardscapes.
- High-Density LumiLite PRO Array: Packed with tightly spaced surface-mount micro-LEDs that eliminate color separation, banding, and harsh shimmer lines.
- Diffuses Shadows & Eliminates Dead Zones: Spans the entire length of the aquarium to cast a uniform, wraparound blanket of light that softens harsh shadows from driftwood branches and stacked rocks.
- Passive Extruded Aluminum Heatsink: Ultra-slim aircraft-grade aluminum chassis dissipates thermal energy upward through natural convection, ensuring silent, fan-free operation without transferring heat to the water.
- Automation & Dimmer Ready: Fully dimmable and easily paired with Reef Brite inline rotary dimmers, Bluetooth LE modules, or third-party 0–10V aquarium controllers.
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Reef Brite 30-Inch LumiLite PRO Freshwater LED Strip Light
Illuminating a standard 30-inch freshwater aquarium—such as a 20 Gallon Long or 29 Gallon display—with central pendants or small puck fixtures often leaves dark, under-lit outer corners and casts harsh shadows beneath hardscape woodwork and rock caves. The Reef Brite Lumi Lite PRO, 30" Freshwater Aquarium LED Light Strip (SKU: RB-LLPRO30-FW) is the official OEM linear LED fixture engineered specifically for 30-Inch Freshwater Community Displays, African Cichlid Tanks, and Riverine Biotopes.
Spanning 30 inches, the RB-LLPRO30-FW delivers continuous, end-to-edge illumination that highlights the natural coloration of freshwater fish and stone structures. Fitted with a dense array of surface-mount micro-LEDs, the fixture emits a balanced ~6,500K–7,000K natural daylight spectrum. This high-CRI illumination reveals the vivid red coloration of serpae tetras, deep blues of dwarf cichlids, and metallic iridescence of schooling barbs without washed-out yellow tones or overly cool blue distortion. Because the light source extends across the entire 30-inch footprint, it eliminates localized hot spots and softens harsh shadows throughout the aquarium. The fixture is encased in an ultra-slim, black anodized aircraft-grade aluminum extrusion that functions as a continuous passive heatsink, operating completely silently and directing heat upward away from the water column without mechanical cooling fans.
Ideal Application & Upgrade Scenarios
If you maintain a 20 Gallon Long or 29 Gallon freshwater display where you want crisp, natural daylight to showcase fish and hardscape without high-intensity PAR that triggers algae blooms, if you are upgrading from outdated T8 or T5 fluorescent canopy fixtures to low-profile LEDs, or if you need clean supplemental daylight fill across a 30-inch aquarium, the RB-LLPRO30-FW provides an efficient, plug-and-play lighting solution.
(Note: Package includes (1) 30-inch LumiLite PRO Freshwater LED Light Fixture, (1) Set of Adjustable Tank Mount Legs/Brackets, and (1) Dedicated DC Power Supply. Inline dimmers, timers, and specialized hanging hardware sold separately).
What’s Included:
(1) Reef Brite LumiLite PRO 30-Inch Freshwater LED Light Fixture (RB-LLPRO30-FW)
(2) Stainless Steel / Acrylic Adjustable Tank-Mount Support Legs
(1) Dedicated Electronic DC Power Supply with AC Power Cord
Technical Specs:
SKU / Factory Part Identifier: RB-LLPRO30-FW
Fixture Length: 30.0 Inches (~76.2 cm)
Fixture Dimensions: 30.0" L x 1.25" W x 0.5" H
Target Environment: Freshwater Community, African Cichlid, Discus, Goldfish, Low-Tech Biotope
Spectrum Technology: Natural Daylight Full-Spectrum (~6,500K–7,000K Crisp White)
LED Architecture: High-Density Surface-Mount Device (SMD) Micro-LED Array
Chassis Material: Black Anodized Extruded Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
Cooling Design: 100% Passive Convection Cooling (Fanless / Completely Silent)
Control / Dimming: Manual Inline Dimmer, Bluetooth LE Module (RB-BT-CTRL), or 0–10V Interface Ready
Input Voltage: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Recommended Tank Footprint: 30" L x 12" W to 30" L x 18" W Aquariums
Warranty
CoralVue, Inc. hereby guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of:
- 1 Year
Warranty is activated on the date of purchase.
This Standard Limited Warranty applies and is limited as follows:
- To the product only as long as it remains in the possession of the original purchaser.
- To the product that has not been subject to accident, misuse or abuse.
- To the product that has not been modified, altered, defaced, or had repairs made or attempted by other than CoralVue, Inc.
- That CoralVue be immediately notified in writing within ten (10) days of first knowledge of defect by owner or his agent.
- That CoralVue, Inc. shall be given first opportunity to make any repairs, replacements or corrections to the defective construction within a reasonable period of time.
- Under no circumstances shall CoralVue and/or the Manufacturer be liable by virtue of this warranty or otherwise for damage to any person or property whatsoever for any special, indirect, secondary or consequential damages of any nature however arising out of the use or inability to use because of the product defect.
Installation & Operating Guidelines:
Carefully unpack the fixture and inspect the 30-inch aluminum housing, DC lead cord, and power adapter for transit damage.
Choose your mounting configuration:
Tank Rim Mounting: Slide the adjustable stainless steel legs into the side extrusion channels at both ends of the fixture and adjust to fit securely over your tank's perimeter rim.
Canopy Mounting: Fasten the light bar to the underside of your canopy framework using mounting clips or L-brackets, ensuring the LED surface remains at least 2 to 4 inches above the water level.
Position the fixture so the micro-diodes project directly downward across the entire aquarium footprint.
Connect the barrel plug from the fixture's lead cord into the female receptacle of the included DC power supply (or install an optional inline dimmer/controller module inline).
Route the power cord with a drip loop below the electrical receptacle to stop water droplets from tracking into the wall socket.
Connect the power supply to an AC wall outlet, digital timer, or smart energy bar.
Set your preferred photoperiod (typically 7 to 9 hours for community and cichlid displays).
Pro Tips:
Fine-Tune Daylight Intensity with an Inline Dimmer. In fish-only or cichlid displays without live plants, running full light output over long viewing periods can promote nuisance brown diatom or green dust algae on rocks and glass. Adding an inline rotary dimmer or Reef Brite Bluetooth controller allows you to dial intensity down to 60%–75%. This level provides crisp, natural viewing of fish coloration while keeping hardscape stones clean between water changes.
Position Toward Front Rim on Shallow 20 Gallon Long Displays. On shallow 12-inch-deep tanks like a 20 Gallon Long (30" L x 12" W x 12" H), placing the light bar slightly forward of center illuminates the front flanks of fish as they swim toward the viewing glass. This avoids back-lighting artifacts where fish appear as dark silhouettes against the background substrate.