{"id":167604,"date":"2025-04-02T03:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T03:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/aquarium\/hydor-aqlux-700-reef-led-bars-in-the-danireef-lab-review\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T03:14:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T03:14:02","slug":"hydor-aqlux-700-reef-led-bars-in-the-danireef-lab-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=167604","title":{"rendered":"Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED Bars in the DaniReef LAB Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327073\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydor<\/strong> introduced the new <strong>AQLUX LED<\/strong> bars at last year\u2019s <strong>Interzoo<\/strong>, and we finally have the brand-new <strong>AQLUX 700 Reef<\/strong> in our hands to test in the <strong>DaniReef LAB<\/strong>, where we will also use the new <strong>ITC Parwise<\/strong> with <strong>cPur<\/strong> for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hydor AQLUX bars<\/strong> also come in a version for <strong>freshwater<\/strong> aquariums, but we\u2019ll cover those in a future article with dedicated measurements. For now, we\u2019re focusing on the bars for marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p>LED bars are the most convenient and high-performing system for managing light in an aquarium. They are reasonably affordable, and can be purchased in increasing numbers as our needs evolve. One bar might suffice for fish, two for soft corals, and more for LPS and SPS corals. Compared to a traditional light fixture, you generally lose advanced programming capabilities for managing the various LED channels, but, in my opinion, with the ability to turn individual bars on and off, this isn\u2019t an issue. In any case, the new <strong>AQLUX bars <\/strong>are fully equipped in every aspect, as we\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-technical-specifications-of-the-hydor-aqlux-700-reef-led-bars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Specifications of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED Bars<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dimensions<\/strong>: 72 x 8 x 9.5 cm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Consumption<\/strong>: 36 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Brightness<\/strong>: 1400 lumens<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retail Price<\/strong>: \u20ac109.00 (with no power switch)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-020.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327096\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-020.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-020.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-020-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-020-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-our-video-of-the-hydor-aqlux-700-reef-led-bars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Video of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED Bars<\/h2>\n<p>In the video, we\u2019ll show the bars and explain how we measure PAR values, commenting live on the results of our tests.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Recensione Barre LED Hydor HQ LUX Reef 700 misurazione PAR e Consigli acquario by DaniReef 4K\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DZtBu0R5lws?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-leds-used-in-the-aqlux-700-reef-bar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LEDs Used in the AQLUX 700 Reef Bar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>10,000\u00b0K White LEDs<\/strong>: 48 x 0.5 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>395 nm Violet LEDs<\/strong>: 10 x 0.5 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>420 nm Blue LEDs<\/strong>: 11 x 0.5 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>440 nm Blue LEDs<\/strong>: 21 x 0.5 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>460 nm Blue LEDs<\/strong>: 21 x 0.5 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>480 nm Blue LEDs<\/strong>: 14 x 0.5 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>620 nm Red LEDs<\/strong>: 14 x 0.2 watts<\/li>\n<li><strong>660 nm Red LEDs<\/strong>: 14 x 0.2 watts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total LEDs<\/strong>: 153. With a declared power consumption of 36 watts, the LEDs are driven at less than half their nominal power to ensure longevity. It\u2019s interesting to note that the 660 nm red LEDs are very close to infrared. The layout, as you can see from the number of LEDs used, is quite complex, and this is one of the secrets of the <strong>Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327095\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new <strong>Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED<\/strong> bars have about one-third of the LEDs in the 10,000\u00b0K range, half in the blue spectrum, and the remaining 20% (at very low power) in the red spectrum. The result is a bar that emits a rather white light, suitable for any marine aquarium that requires a primary light source. This light could even be the sole source for the aquarium.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-control-of-the-hydor-aqlux-700-reef-bars\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Control of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef Bars<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hydor<\/strong> made a very smart choice, in my humble opinion, by equipping its LED bars with a simple yet highly functional controller. Using its four buttons, you can set everything you need.<\/p>\n<p>When the bar is connected to power, the timer management starts. The first half-hour is a complete dimming cycle, starting from the night setting and reaching the maximum brightness set. With the\u00a0<strong>TIMER<\/strong>\u00a0button, you can set the photoperiod duration to 6, 9, or 12 hours. The\u00a0<strong>MODE<\/strong>\u00a0button allows you to switch between day and night settings. Finally, the\u00a0<strong>DIM<\/strong>\u00a0button lets you adjust the brightness of the day or night light across eight levels.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-controller-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327094\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-controller-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-controller-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-controller-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-controller-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, be aware that, in my opinion, the minimum night brightness, while scenic, is a bit too strong and risks over-illuminating the aquarium. It\u2019s always possible to eliminate it entirely.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to go beyond these settings\u2014such as setting a more precise timer for on\/off times, decoupling it from the moment power is supplied, or managing differentiated dimming during the day or night\u2014you can purchase an external controller, for which the light is already pre-equipped.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327093\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-017.jpg 768w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-017-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 768px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Hydor AQLUX bars <\/strong>have two holes at the ends, as seen in the image, where you can attach two terminals that end with a clip, allowing the bars to rest on the aquarium glass. These terminals enable the use of the<strong> Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED bar<\/strong> in aquariums with lengths between 70 and 100 cm.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the <strong>AQLUX LED bars are all IP67<\/strong> certified. This means they are dust-tight and water-resistant, even when temporarily submerged (up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes). This makes them perfect for placement above the aquarium, as even accidental immersion won\u2019t cause issues, and splashes can be easily cleaned off.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-our-new-danireef-lab-methodology-for-par-measurement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our New DaniReef LAB Methodology for PAR Measurement<\/h2>\n<p>During the long nights spent on our forum, we\u2019ve often wondered how to approach comparing PAR values from different light fixtures. Until now, we\u2019ve done this using the\u00a0<strong>Apogee Quantum Meter MQ-510<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Quantum Meter MQ-510<\/strong>\u00a0measures PAR, expressed as PFFD (Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density) in \u03bcmol m\u207b\u00b2 s\u207b\u00b9. This instrument is calibrated to work underwater, so when used in air, the measured value must be divided by 1.32, which is the immersion factor. Since there\u2019s no water during the tests we\u2019ll see, we need to perform this conversion. The values you\u2019ll see will always be the correct ones.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201812-H.V.-Innovation-Par-plafoniera-t5-08-Copyright-by-DaniReef.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327092\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201812-H.V.-Innovation-Par-plafoniera-t5-08-Copyright-by-DaniReef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201812-H.V.-Innovation-Par-plafoniera-t5-08-Copyright-by-DaniReef.jpg 830w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201812-H.V.-Innovation-Par-plafoniera-t5-08-Copyright-by-DaniReef-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 830px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We decided to build a 70\u00d770 cm base, where we marked 17 reference points to position the sensor of the Quantum Meter MQ-510. To position the light fixture, we created risers at 20, 40, and 60 cm. This allows us to take readings at consistent distances from the sensor. This will enable us to create spatial curves that can be compared with those of other fixtures, always at the given distances. Note that this distance is measured between the base of the sensor and the base of the light fixture. In reality, the distance must be reduced by 3.5 cm (the height of the measurement cylinder) and increased by 0.5 cm (the size of the spacers that keep the fixture elevated).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201803-acquario-marino-askoll-Pure-Marine-XL-HC-Led-34-Copyright-by-DaniReef.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327091\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201803-acquario-marino-askoll-Pure-Marine-XL-HC-Led-34-Copyright-by-DaniReef.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"830\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201803-acquario-marino-askoll-Pure-Marine-XL-HC-Led-34-Copyright-by-DaniReef.jpg 830w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/201803-acquario-marino-askoll-Pure-Marine-XL-HC-Led-34-Copyright-by-DaniReef-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 830px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In total, the three measurements will be taken at 17, 37, and 57 cm in air, and the correction factor will be applied.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2022-11-aquarium-systems-barre-a-led-danireef-lab-Proten-Led-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327090\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2022-11-aquarium-systems-barre-a-led-danireef-lab-Proten-Led-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2022-11-aquarium-systems-barre-a-led-danireef-lab-Proten-Led-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2022-11-aquarium-systems-barre-a-led-danireef-lab-Proten-Led-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014-980x655.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2022-11-aquarium-systems-barre-a-led-danireef-lab-Proten-Led-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014-480x321.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above, you can see our measurement board with spacers to keep the LED bar elevated 17 cm above the board and the fixture itself. This ensures consistent values for any fixture we test and facilitates comparisons.<\/p>\n<p>To this system, we\u2019ve also added the new\u00a0<strong>ITC PARwise<\/strong>, which allows us to measure PAR, generate spectral analysis, and, most importantly, evaluate cPUR.\u00a0<strong>cPUR<\/strong>\u00a0(Coral Photosynthetically Usable Radiation) is a measurement of light specifically designed for corals. PAR doesn\u2019t tell us whether the light we\u2019re measuring is actually useful for coral growth. You can have a high PAR level but concentrated entirely in the wrong part of the spectrum. As a measurement parameter, it\u2019s now quite outdated.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2024-11-ITC-Reefculture-olanda-parwise-PRO-vivarium-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327089\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2024-11-ITC-Reefculture-olanda-parwise-PRO-vivarium-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2024-11-ITC-Reefculture-olanda-parwise-PRO-vivarium-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2024-11-ITC-Reefculture-olanda-parwise-PRO-vivarium-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2024-11-ITC-Reefculture-olanda-parwise-PRO-vivarium-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>cPUR<\/strong> includes only the wavelengths and intensity of light that corals can actually use, excluding those that aren\u2019t efficiently utilized in photosynthetic processes or fluorescent proteins.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-par-measurement-at-17-cm-distance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PAR Measurement at 17 cm Distance<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the recorded values:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-008.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327088\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-008.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-008-980x394.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-008-480x193.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here is the corresponding graph. For consistency, we\u2019ll use the same scale for comparable fixtures. In this case, since we\u2019re dealing with bars, we\u2019ve lowered the maximum scale value. In future bar tests, you\u2019ll find the same evaluation scale.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327087\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012-980x950.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-012-480x465.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the bar creates a curve resembling a tent, with perfect uniformity in the central value and minimal lateral values. Unlike traditional fixtures, the decay is very linear, as we\u2019re about 20 cm from the light source. We notice a slight decrease in brightness at the central edges, which is normal because the reinforcement of the central light is missing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-par-measurement-at-37-cm-distance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PAR Measurement at 37 cm Distance<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the recorded values:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-009.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327086\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-009.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-009.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-009-980x391.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-009-480x192.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here is the corresponding graph. For consistency, we\u2019ll use the same scale for comparable fixtures, i.e., those with similar power and type.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-013.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327085\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-013.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-013.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-013-980x955.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-013-480x468.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As the distance between the fixture and the sensor increases, the difference between the PAR values measured at the center and the edges decreases. The light spreads significantly, and the central value drops from 236 to 92 \u03bcmol m\u207b\u00b2 s\u207b\u00b9, taken at the two brightest points.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-par-measurement-at-57-cm-distance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PAR Measurement at 57 cm Distance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Here are the recorded values:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-010.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327084\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-010.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-010.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-010-980x395.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-010-480x194.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here is the corresponding graph. For consistency, we\u2019ll use the same scale for comparable fixtures, i.e., those with similar power and type.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327083\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014-980x948.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-014-480x465.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As the distance between the fixture and the sensor increases further, the uniformity of the measured values improves. The uniformity is practically perfect. The central value drops again from 236 to 92 to 48 \u03bcmol m\u207b\u00b2 s\u207b\u00b9.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-central-par-values-in-different-configurations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Central PAR Values in Different Configurations<\/h2>\n<p>We continue with our technical measurements. Below, we see how the central PAR measurements drop in a graph across the three different distances tested, indicating the lenses used in the fixture.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-015.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327082\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-015.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-015.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-015-980x727.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Misurazione-dei-PAR-Copyright-by-DaniReef-015-480x356.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-energy-variation-of-the-hydor-aqlux-700-reef-led-bars-based-on-distance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Energy Variation of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED Bars Based on Distance<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Energia-Totale-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327081\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Energia-Totale-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Energia-Totale-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-011.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Energia-Totale-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-011-980x880.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Energia-Totale-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-011-480x431.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, this is the most significant data point among those measured and the most comparable: the energy variation. The volumes subtended by the three surfaces you <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aquariumspecialty.com\/idevaffiliate\/idevaffiliate.php?id=101&amp;url=281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"saw\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"174\">saw<\/a> earlier were calculated. It\u2019s obvious that as you move away from the fixture, the PAR values drop, but they also drop because the light illuminates a larger area. This method accounts for all the light energy contained in the hypothetical 60 cm square subtended by the fixture. We see that the three values\u2014287,000, 198,000, and 127,000\u2014take on a different connotation compared to the central measured values. While the former drop significantly as distances increase, the subtended area, i.e., the energy, decreases more slowly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-023.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327080\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-023.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-023.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-023-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-023-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-leds-of-the-hydor-aqlux-700-reef-fixture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEDs of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef Fixture<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to the use of the ITC PARwise, we\u2019ve also measured other values, including the light spectrum and the important cPUR.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-Analizzatore-di-Spettro-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-002.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327079\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-Analizzatore-di-Spettro-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-Analizzatore-di-Spettro-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-002.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-Analizzatore-di-Spettro-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-002-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-Analizzatore-di-Spettro-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-002-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above, we see the light spectrum as recorded by the <strong>PARwise<\/strong>. The spectrum is created using discrete point measurements, so the curve isn\u2019t as perfect as one recorded by a more precise instrument. However, it provides a sufficiently accurate idea, showing a predominance around 446 nm, where it achieves maximum PAR. Overall, it also indicates a maximum lux of 8,672 and 242 PAR. Obviously, we\u2019re talking about a distance of about 17 cm with the sensor placed at the center.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cPur-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327078\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cPur-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cPur-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cPur-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001-980x552.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cPur-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-001-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Above, we see the green curve indicating <strong>cPUR<\/strong>, i.e., the maximum photosynthetically usable radiation for corals. We see that the spectrum of the <strong>Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef<\/strong> is entirely below that curve. In practice, there\u2019s no dispersion of light unused by corals, and that\u2019s what matters.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-evaluate-these-numbers-in-an-aquarium\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Evaluate These Numbers in an Aquarium?<\/h2>\n<p>This is a great question, as initially, we thought we could directly translate these numbers into aquarium conditions. Then, we filled an aquarium with water, submerged the probe, and repeated some measurements. At first glance, the results surprised us. In practice, while at 20 cm the results are practically identical, as you go deeper, thanks to the glass reflecting light and the water itself diffusing it more, you can find values even double those measured in air. Obviously, this isn\u2019t a detail that can be standardized, so we believe our calculation methodology is the most accurate and the best for comparing the coverage of different fixtures.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-005.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327077\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-005.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-005-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-005-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LEDs of the ASF Proten LED Reef Blue 90-120 cm Fixture: Both Channels On<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-power-consumption\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Power Consumption<\/h2>\n<p>The measurement of instantaneous power consumption was made possible thanks to the handy\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.it\/gp\/product\/B00JVTEYWG\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=3370&amp;creative=23322&amp;creativeASIN=B00JVTEYWG&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=danireef-21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RCE PM600<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0tool, which can also measure the\u00a0<strong>Cos(\u03c6)<\/strong>\u00a0(or phase shift). The result is provided directly in watts.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-consumo-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-006.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327076\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-consumo-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-consumo-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-006.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-consumo-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-006-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-consumo-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-006-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LEDs of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef Fixture: Power Consumption<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Above, we see the maximum power and, following that, the phase shift value.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cosfi-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-007.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327075\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cosfi-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cosfi-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-007.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cosfi-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-007-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-cosfi-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-007-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LEDs of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef Fixture: Cos(\u03c6)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The calculation of the absorbed current and, therefore, the power is as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef Fixture<\/strong>: 38.14 watts. Considering that at 17 cm, the fixture develops 236 \u03bcmol m\u207b\u00b2 s\u207b\u00b9 at the center, we can say, in perspective, that it has a peak value of\u00a0<strong>6.19 \u03bcmol m\u207b\u00b2 s\u207b\u00b9 per watt<\/strong>\u00a0(PAR per watt). This value is difficult to compare with a traditional fixture because it\u2019s more or less constant along its entire length.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef LED Bars<\/strong>\u00a0cost\u00a0<strong>\u20ac109<\/strong>\u00a0, on the Hydor and Ferplast website, with no power switch. The absorbed power, as we\u2019ve seen, is\u00a0<strong>38.14 watts<\/strong>, resulting in a cost\/watt ratio of approximately\u00a0<strong>\u20ac2.85 per watt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We must also consider a phase shift of\u00a0<strong>0.96<\/strong>, an optimal value well above the average for a fixture. Rarely have we seen fixtures so well phase-corrected. Kudos to Hydor.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-comparison-with-other-led-bars-on-the-market\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparison with Other LED Bars on the Market<\/h2>\n<p>Since we started using the\u00a0<strong>Apogee Quantum Meter MQ-510<\/strong>, we\u2019ve collected data on various LED fixtures. Let\u2019s look at the values of the LED bars we\u2019ve measured so far.<\/p>\n<p>Considering these first fixtures tested, we can make an interesting comparison of the energy produced.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td>Energy<\/td>\n<td>Cost<\/td>\n<td>Consumption<\/td>\n<td>Energy\/\u20ac<\/td>\n<td>Energy\/w<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.danireef.com\/2022\/12\/15\/barre-a-led-asf-proten-led-reef-blue-nel-danireef-lab-recensione\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ASF Proten LED Reef Blue<\/a> a 17 cm<\/td>\n<td>138.000<\/td>\n<td>130<\/td>\n<td>27,80<\/td>\n<td>1.060<\/td>\n<td>4.956<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ASF Proten LED Reef Blue a 37 cm<\/td>\n<td>93.000<\/td>\n<td>130<\/td>\n<td>27,80<\/td>\n<td>718<\/td>\n<td>3.357<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ASF Proten LED Reef Blue a 57 cm<\/td>\n<td>60.000<\/td>\n<td>130<\/td>\n<td>27,80<\/td>\n<td>464<\/td>\n<td>2.166<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef a 17 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>287.000<\/td>\n<td>109<\/td>\n<td>38,14<\/td>\n<td><strong>2.629<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7.514<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef a 37 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>198.000<\/td>\n<td>109<\/td>\n<td>38,14<\/td>\n<td><strong>1.815<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>5.188<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef a 57 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>127.000<\/td>\n<td>109<\/td>\n<td>38,14<\/td>\n<td>1.167<\/td>\n<td>3.335<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.danireef.com\/2020\/02\/19\/le-barre-a-led-orphek-or2-blue-plus-testate-a-fondo-nel-danireef-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orphek OR2 Blue Plus 120 cm<\/a> a 17 cm<\/td>\n<td>323.000<\/td>\n<td>180<\/td>\n<td>54,69<\/td>\n<td>1.794<\/td>\n<td>5.906<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orphek OR2 Blue Plus 120 cm a 37 cm<\/td>\n<td>291.000<\/td>\n<td>180<\/td>\n<td>54,69<\/td>\n<td>1.616<\/td>\n<td>5.321<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orphek OR2 Blue Plus 120 cm a 57 cm<\/td>\n<td>259.000<\/td>\n<td>180<\/td>\n<td>54,69<\/td>\n<td><strong>1.438<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4.736<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.danireef.com\/2021\/06\/08\/le-nuove-barre-a-led-orphek-or3-blue-sky-nel-danireef-lab-recensione\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Orphek OR3 Blue Sky<\/a> a 17 cm<\/td>\n<td>318.000<\/td>\n<td>200<\/td>\n<td>62,04<\/td>\n<td>1.590<\/td>\n<td>5.129<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orphek OR3 Blue Sky a 37 cm<\/td>\n<td>220.767<\/td>\n<td>200<\/td>\n<td>62,04<\/td>\n<td>1.103<\/td>\n<td>3.449<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orphek OR3 Blue Sky a 57 cm<\/td>\n<td>205.518<\/td>\n<td>200<\/td>\n<td>62,04<\/td>\n<td>1.027<\/td>\n<td>3.211<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.danireef.com\/2020\/02\/11\/le-nuove-barre-led-orphek-or2-reef-day-plus-testate-a-fondo-nel-danireef-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Orphek OR2 Reef Day Plus 120 cm a 17 cm (opens in a new tab)\">Orphek OR2 Reef Day Plus 120<\/a>cm a 17 cm<\/td>\n<td>255.000<\/td>\n<td>180<\/td>\n<td>54,69<\/td>\n<td>1.418<\/td>\n<td>4.667<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orphek OR2 Reef Day Plus 120 cm a 37 cm<\/td>\n<td>233.000<\/td>\n<td>180<\/td>\n<td>54,69<\/td>\n<td>1.292<\/td>\n<td>4.252<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Orphek OR2 Reef Day Plus 120 cm a 57 cm<\/td>\n<td>225.000<\/td>\n<td>180<\/td>\n<td>54,69<\/td>\n<td>1.251<\/td>\n<td>4.117<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.danireef.com\/2020\/11\/05\/la-nuovissima-plafoniera-reef-flare-s-nel-danireef-lab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reef Flare Bar Blue S a 17 cm<\/a><\/td>\n<td>202.000<\/td>\n<td>220<\/td>\n<td>24,34<\/td>\n<td>918<\/td>\n<td><strong>8.299<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reef Flare Bar Blue S a 37 cm<\/td>\n<td>177.000<\/td>\n<td>220<\/td>\n<td>24,34<\/td>\n<td>804<\/td>\n<td><strong>7.272<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reef Flare Bar Blue S a 57 cm<\/td>\n<td>155.000<\/td>\n<td>220<\/td>\n<td>24,34<\/td>\n<td>704<\/td>\n<td><strong>6.368<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327074\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-018.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-018.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-018-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-018-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The comparison values are very interesting. The fixtures are more affordable than the competition, but the PAR developed relative to the cost is top-tier. Even in terms of economic efficiency, they\u2019re second only to the Reef Flare. Compared to the Proten LED, which is in the same market segment, they\u2019re better in all technical aspects, provided the spectrum meets your preferences.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusions<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327073\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-022-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LEDs of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef Fixture<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The fixture is spectacularly built, with the added bonus of\u00a0<strong>IP67 certification<\/strong>. Its technical efficiency (PAR per watt) is very, very high. The cost per PAR is top-tier. Of course, the total PAR reflects the purchase price and isn\u2019t extremely high. But this allows you to use one or two in a beginner aquarium, perhaps with fish and soft corals, or even LPS corals, spending little while getting all the light you need. You can always add more bars later to accommodate more demanding corals.<\/p>\n<p>I really like the extruded profiles and the finish. The ability to adapt to aquariums of different lengths is very interesting. The simple integrated controller is excellent, providing everything we need while leaving the door open to integrate a more advanced controller later.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-327072\" src=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021-2-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/reefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2025-02-barre-a-led-Hydor-AQLUX-700-Reef-Copyright-by-DaniReef-021-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>LEDs of the Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef Fixture<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>The\u00a0Hydor AQLUX 700 Reef Fixtures\u00a0were provided by\u00a0Ferplast\u00a0for this test<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydor introduced the new AQLUX LED bars at last year\u2019s Interzoo, and we finally have the brand-new AQLUX 700 Reef in our hands to test in the DaniReef LAB, where we will also use the new ITC Parwise with cPur for the first time. 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