Aqua Medic Aqualine T5 Reef Blue
Water type
Marine
Aqua Medic Aqualine T5 Reef Blue
The actinic blue tube that makes coral colour pop under Reef White. The Aqua Medic Aqualine T5 Reef Blue is a T5 HO actinic tube putting out blue light across roughly 400–500 nm, peaking near 420 nm — the band that drives visible coral fluorescence. It is designed to run alongside Reef White 10K or 15K tubes rather than as a tank's only light source.
Key features
- Actinic blue spectrum — peak output near 420 nm, the wavelength that drives coral fluorescence.
- Pairs with Reef White — built to run alongside Aqua Medic's 10K or 15K Reef White tubes, or a metal halide, rather than solo.
- Three wattages — 24 W, 54 W and 80 W to match different fixture sizes.
Specifications
| Wattage | Length | SKU | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 W | 55 cm | AB88700 | 4025901116540 |
| 54 W | Matches the standard T5 HO 54 W tube length | AB88702 | 4025901116564 |
| 80 W | Matches the standard T5 HO 80 W tube length | AB88703 | 4025901116571 |
Which wattage do I need?
Match the wattage to what your fixture's ballast is rated for — T5 HO tubes will not run correctly on a ballast built for a different wattage. Check the wattage marked on your existing actinic tube or fixture before ordering.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable as a supplementary actinic in a multi-tube T5 or T5/metal-halide reef fixture. Not suitable as a tank's only light source — run it alongside a Reef White tube or another white-spectrum source, or coral colour will read flat and blue without the white balance to show it off properly.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships standard parcel from North Lakes, QLD.
Common questions
Can I run this as my only tube?
You can, but the tank will read blue rather than showing true coral colour — it is designed to supplement a white-spectrum tube, not replace it.
Will it fit my existing T5 fixture?
Any T5 HO fixture rated for the matching wattage will run it — match the wattage on your existing tube or fixture rather than the tube length alone.
What is the difference between this and Reef White?
Reef White (10K or 15K) is a broad white spectrum for overall illumination and colour rendering; Reef Blue is a narrow actinic band that drives coral fluorescence. Most reef fixtures run a mix of both.
Do I need one Reef Blue per Reef White tube?
There is no fixed ratio — it comes down to your fixture's tube count and the look you are after. A common approach is roughly half-and-half between white and blue tubes.
