AquaIllumination

Prime 16HD Reef

530610

$264.99In stock

The newest innovation in the Prime line from AquaIllumination®, the Prime 16 HD Series brings more power and color where you want it, plus the freedom to use your smartphone...

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OVERVIEW 01

What it is, and who it is for.

Prime 16HD Reef

The newest innovation in the Prime line from AquaIllumination®, the Prime 16 HD Series brings more power and color where you want it, plus the freedom to use your smartphone as a controller.

No longer are you limited to using a fixed amount of power per channel, the Prime 16HD dynamically adjusts power available to each color, borrowing power from the colors you’re not utilizing. Giving you the most vivid spectrum your tank has ever seen.

Simple Built-in Control

All AI devices include smart control standard. Use the myAI® app on any iOS or Android device to easily set up or program your AI equipment.

Dashboard 
Each tank has a dashboard with easy-to-access quick keys for turning your lights on/off or changing the mode.

Schedule Mode: 
Our intuitive schedule mode is so easy to program you’ll have plenty of time for more important tasks, like enjoying your corals.

Schedule Mode: Easy Setup 
Want an even easier way to program your lights? We’ve got you covered. Our Easy Setup wizard is a breeze.

Manual Mode: Kelvin 
Set your lights to the exact color temperature your corals need with our handy Kelvin wheel.

Acclimation 
Installing new equipment can be stressful for your livestock. Acclimation mode provides the gentle transition they need to adapt and thrive.

Power Output

With a spread of 24″ x 24″, the AI Prime® 16HD has a peak PAR of 100µMol at a depth of 24 inches, perfect for the small to medium reef tank. Drawing a maximum of 55 watts from the wall, it follows in the family’s efficient footsteps.

Optics

The AI Prime® 16HD comes standard with TIR lenses giving you the best balance of power and spread. Our lens optics are custom designed, boasting greater than 90% optical efficiency and including a diffuse exit surface to provide improved color blending.

LEDs

The AI Prime® 16HD utilizes the latest LED technology from leading manufacturers, arranged to provide the best performance.

4 – Cool White
4 – Blue
4 – Royal Blue
1 – Photo Red
1 – Green
1 – Violet
1 – UV
1 – Moonlight

Mounting Kits

Easily mount your AI Prime® on your rimmed or rimless tank with the adjustable mounting solutions.

Flex Arm 
A silicone-coated flex arm makes for an attractive and sturdy solution for mounting your AI Prime™. Our most flexible mount for a rimmed or rimless tank. Wire-management clips are included.
 
Available in 12 and 18in. Lengths.

Technical Specifications 

Dimensions  
Length 4.88in. (12.4cm)
Width 4.88in. (12.4cm)
Height 1.34in. (3.4cm)
Weight 0.95lbs. (0.43kg)

Power Specifications  
Power Consumption 59W at full power
Universal Input Range 100 to 240VAC / 50-60Hz
Cable Length 20ft. (6.1m)

What’s in the Box
AI Prime® 16HD Reef
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide

BUILD AROUND IT · LIVE

Build around the Prime 16HD Reef.

It's already in your system below. Add the flow, filtration and dosing around it and the discount starts working — tiers climb as the build grows, and the reef meter fills with it.

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SKU
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530610
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QUESTIONS 07

Asked before checkout

The questions our support inbox actually gets.

Does it ship quickly?+

Orders placed before 2 PM ET on a business day leave the same day. Tracking is emailed the moment the label prints.

What if it's the wrong fit for my tank?+

Return it. 30 days, no restocking fee, refund to the original payment method. Better: tell us your tank first and we'll spec the system for free — half of all returns are sizing problems.

Who handles the warranty?+

We do. Everything carries the manufacturer's warranty and we run the claim for you — one email to us instead of a ticket queue.

How does the bundle discount work?+

Add items in the bundle builder: 2+ items saves 5%, 3+ saves 8%, 4+ saves 12%, and 5+ saves 15% off the whole system, applied at checkout.