Aquael Leddy Tube Actinic 14w (70cm Tube)

Description

Aquael Leddy Tube Actinic 14w (70cm Tube) — Blue-spectrum LED retrofit tube for marine and reef aquariums

A reef tank under plain white light looks flat after dark, and switching on an actinic spectrum is what brings the fluorescence in corals and fish back out. Aquael Leddy Tube Actinic 14w (70cm Tube) (SKU: 113252) is a 700 mm LED module from Aquael’s Leddy Tube range, built to a single deep-blue spectrum rated at 20,000 K and aimed specifically at marine inhabitants rather than at plant growth or daytime viewing. It runs at 14 W and is designed as a drop-in LED replacement for an existing fluorescent tube of the same length, rather than as a stand-alone fixture.

The tube itself clips into Aquael’s own Leddy hoods and lamp bodies built for this module, and with the separately sold Leddy Tube T5 or T8 retrofit adapters it fits into older fluorescent fittings of roughly 820 to 950 mm as well, so an existing hood does not need to be replaced to add actinic lighting. Aquael markets this module for use alongside its daylight-spectrum Leddy Tube modules, as a second light run on its own timer for a dusk or night-time actinic period rather than as the tank’s only source of light. There is no day/night cycling built into this module; it is a fixed blue spectrum, switched on and off at the socket or a timer. Aquael’s general LED modules in this range carry a two-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Marine and reef tanks: A dedicated actinic run to bring out coral and fish fluorescence.
• Dusk and night viewing: Run after the main daylight tube switches off for a moonlit look.
• Retrofitting older hoods: Drops into 700 mm fluorescent fittings, or longer hoods via a T5/T8 adapter.
• Pairing with daylight modules: Adds an actinic period alongside an existing Leddy Tube Sunny or Plant module.

Installation & Setup Guide

• Check the fitting: Confirm the hood takes a 700 mm tube, or fit the matching T5/T8 adapter for a longer fixture.
• Seat the tube: Clip the module into the hood’s end caps in place of the fluorescent tube.
• Wire to its own circuit: Run the actinic tube from a separate switch or timer so it can operate independently of daylight lighting.
• Set the schedule: Time the actinic period for dusk, night, or a short overlap with the main light.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Dedicated actinic spectrum: 20,000 K blue light for marine fluorescence, not a general-purpose daylight tube.
• 700 mm LED module: Direct retrofit length for Aquael Leddy fittings of this size.
• Adapter-compatible: Fits longer T5/T8 fluorescent hoods with Aquael’s separate retrofit adapters.
• No fluorescent tube to replace: LED construction removes the periodic actinic tube swap.
• Runs independently: No built-in day/night cycle, so it can be timed apart from a daylight module.

Product Details

• Brand: Aquael (Poland)
• SKU: 113252
• Barcode (GTIN/EAN): 5905546332446
• Product Type: Lighting > LED Retrofit Tube (Actinic)
• Power: 14 W
• Tube Length: 700 mm (70 cm)
• Colour Temperature: 20,000 K, actinic spectrum
• Fitting: Aquael Leddy hoods for this tube length; fits 820–950 mm T5/T8 fixtures with the separate retrofit adapter
• Control: Fixed spectrum, switched manually or via timer; no day/night mode
• Warranty: 2 years (Aquael LED modules)
• Target Environment: Marine and reef aquariums