Zoo Med Reef Sun 50/50 Actinic & Daylight T8 Lamp

Overview

The Zoo Med Reef Sun® Fluorescent Lamp is a high-intensity, full-spectrum bulb designed to enhance both the health of photosynthetic corals and the beauty of your aquarium. Featuring a 50/50 combination of 6500K trichromatic daylight phosphor and actinic 420 phosphor, this lamp provides essential short-wavelength blue light for coral growth while balancing with daylight for natural color enhancement. Perfect for reef aquariums, marine tanks, African Cichlids, and discus setups, the Reef Sun® delivers professional-grade lighting with European-made quality and efficiency.

Key Features

• 50/50 Spectrum Balance – Combines 6500K daylight phosphor with actinic 420 phosphor.

• Supports Photosynthesis – Strong blue wavelength promotes coral and invertebrate growth.

• Natural Color Enhancement – Balanced daylight spectrum enhances fish and plant colors.

• Versatile Applications – Great for reef tanks, marine aquariums, and specialty freshwater setups like African Cichlids and discus.

• Energy Efficient – T8 lamp saves up to $30 per year versus T12 bulbs.

• Long Burn Life – Effective for up to 10,000 hours.

• Premium Build – Manufactured in Germany for high-quality performance.

Product Specifications

• Item #: RL-15 | 15″ | 14 W

• Item #: RL-18 | 18″ | 15 W

• Item #: RL-24 | 24″ | 17 W

• Item #: RL-36 | 36″ | 25 W

• Item #: RL-48 | 48″ | 32 W

Additional Information:

• Lamp contains mercury – dispose of properly (see lamprecycle.org)

• Warranty: 1 year