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BLV Licht- und Vakuumtechnik GmbH Muenchener Strasse 10

85643 Steinhoering/Germany

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www.blv-licht.com

AQUARIUM LIGHTINGin a class of its own

More than light! We evaluate your specific needs to provide the best

lighting solution for your tanks and aquariums. Just give us a call,

we will be glad to become your partner: +49 8094 906 400.

Lighting concepts & solutions for professional aquariums

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In recent years, more and more public aquariums have shifted from being biological collections to providers of underwater

world experiences for visitors. The fascination of an underwater world is strongly enhanced by the mystic atmosphere of

an aquarium. A good aquarium allows the spectator to submerge into the scenery.

To create the right atmosphere, most curators resort either to deep blue or reef green light conditions. Blue enhances

the sense of depth. It allows schools of fish to appear seemingly out of nowhere and highlights the majestically slow

movement of larger fish. Reef green, on the other hand, resembles the natural light conditions in shallow waters. Light

absorption and reflections create contrast.

Fish are colourful and lively inhabitants of every ocean. Like most living organisms, fish respond to light and most

of them follow a diurnal cycle. This cycle is regulated by light intensity and quality. Maintaining the cycle is crucial for

their health and social behaviour. Some fish also change their pigmentation under different light conditions. Hence, well

arranged light will prevent your fish from taking on an unnatural appearance.

It becomes even more complex with corals: Corals are the masterpiece of each tank. They are extremely sensitive to the

environment and need special care. Not only are they sensitive to the water temperature, but they also need a special light

spectrum that stimulates photosynthesis – crucial for calcification, healthy growth and survival of this species. In addition,

corals need special wavelengths to stimulate the beautiful fluorescence that optimises their appearance.

BLV helps you to merge all these different aspects into a balanced light installation.

We listen to our clients and advise them on the best possible lighting solutions. Our R&D department and laboratory in

Germany as well as our scientific and photobiology specialists work closely together. This allows us to offer a wide range

of lighting options that combine the different requirements of aquarium lighting in the best possible way. To really fit your

needs.

Challenges in aquarium lightingThe complexity of a perfect formula

The perfect lightingNatural settings and human requirements in balance

CORAL• Photosynthesis• Fluorescence

VISITORS• Visibility• Atmosphere

ENVIRONMENT• Diurnal cycle• Natural habitat

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Blue and white LEDs with optimal performance, luminous efficacy and service life have been combined to bring the best in

aquatic illumination. The projector can have two separate adjustable controls for white and blue, allowing the light colour

to be varied between 6 700 K and 20 000 K+. This gives the aquariums a wide range of options for adjusting the light to

meet specific needs or create special effects.

“We have been using the NEPTURION 500 W LED projector with 25° for several months now in our 650,000 litres tank featuring

Reunion Island habitats. The penetration of the light in this 6 m deep tank is very effective, as if sunbeams were shining into the

aquarium.“

Guillaume Eveillard, Curator at CINÉAQUA Aquarium de Paris, France

NEPTURION LED 500High-performance LED luminaire for deep ocean aquariums

Deep blue ocean scenerySubmerging into the mystery of the depths

NEPTURION LED 500 W

• High-performance LEDs providing 31 000 lm @ 6 700 K

• Optimised cooling with heat pipe cooling technology on LED module suitable for ambient temperatures up to +45° C

• Driver module separated from water area for ease of use, safety and long driver service life

• Only 10.8 kg above the water thanks to separated driver module

• Three different versions and three different beam angles available:

- BRONZE – on/off with 20 000 K+

- SILVER – colour temperature adjustable on 4 scales using a separate dongle: 6 700 K, 10 000 K, 14 000 K and 20 000 K

- GOLD – fully controllable and programmable via DALI

Technical data on pages 24-25

Chromaticity diagram 6 700 - 20 000 K+

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“Our solution with NEPTURION LED 250 W 55° and 100° gives fantastic illumination to the fish tanks, and we have seen very good

growth in the tanks after installation. We are really satisfied with the investment.”

Geir Olav Melingen, CEO at Akvariet i Bergen, Norway

The combination of special blue, cool white and warm white LEDs guarantees an outstanding performance, luminous

efficacy and service life. It comes in three versions and you can choose between three beam angles (100°, 55° and 35°).

NEPTURION LED 250Powerful LED luminaire for mid-size aquariums

NEPTURION LED 250 W


• Tool-free assembly and disassembly above the water

• Driver module separated from water area

• Only 6 kg above the water thanks to separated driver module

• Choose between three different versions and three different beam angles for a perfect light distribution:





Vivid and dynamic underwater sceneryGetting as close as possible to a fascinating world


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“After a successful test installation, we decided to buy NEPTURION 100 W LED projectors with 55° and 100° beam angles. We are

using them for our 60 000-litre tank featuring the Amazon River environment. With the NEPTURION LED luminaires we are able to

perfectly reproduce the freshwater environment of this region.”

Marek Bytnar, Curator at Palmiarnia Miejska, Poland

This LED luminaire is the optimal choice for aquariums and tanks up to 4 metres deep. The combination of special blue,

cool white and warm white LEDs guarantees an outstanding performance, luminous efficacy and service life. Like the

other NEPTURION LED modules, it comes in three different versions and you can choose between three beam angles

(100°, 55° and 35°).

NEPTURION LED 100Powerful LED luminaire for smaller and mid-size aquariums

NEPTURION LED 100 W



• Optimised cooling with patented passive cooling technology on LED module suitable for ambient temperatures up to +45°


• Choose between three different versions and three different beam angles for perfect light distribution:





Shallow water sceneryDiscovering the unlimited variety of colours


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Coral reefs are one of the great wonders of marine life. Their lively and colourful inhabitants constitute a fundamental

contrast to the slow, majestic movements of large fish in the deep blue ocean. It is, therefore, a centrepiece of many

aquariums.

However, reconstructing a healthy coral reef in a tank is a technical and biological challenge. The diversity of species that

meet at the reef requires a well-balanced tuning of nutrients, temperature and light conditions.

Coral reef lighting always involves a compromise of the requirements of the coral itself, the species of fish and the

expectations of visitors.

Coral reef lighting should be chosen carefully. To get the best lighting for your reef tank, it is helpful to consider the

different properties of light.

Important aspects of lightingin a coral reef tank

LIGHT INTENSITYThe first and foremost aspect of lighting is its intensity, defining how “bright” the light is. For biological applications, light intensity is usually given in photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD). The unit is µmol m-2 s-1. Alternatively, the term photosynthetically active radiation (PAR in Wm-2) is used.

COLOUR TEMPERATUREThe light quality also determines the colour temperature, which creates the atmosphere. White colour temperatures imitate full sunlight, while higher colour temperatures create an ocean blue atmosphere.

LIGHT QUALITYThe spectrum defines whether lighting promotes photosynthesis and/or provides good visibility. Therefore, photobiologists refer to the spectrum as light quality. Light intensity and quality are crucial for photosynthesis and consequently also for coral survival. Together they constitute the most important aspect of lighting.

FLUORESCENCELast but not least, adding the right amount of deep blue light can trigger coral fluorescence and gives the coral reef the colourful glow that visitors expect.

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A unique combination of LEDs has been assembled for a perfect spectrum for corals, matching the photosynthesis curve

of the zooxanthellae. It promotes photosynthesis – which is crucial for coral growth – while simultaneously providing a

stunning experience for visitors.

NEPTURION LED coral 130LED luminaire especially for healthy coral growth

NEPTURION LED coral 130 W

• High-performance LED selection especially for coral breeding and for supplemental assimilation light for corals in larger display tanks

• Same colour temperature as the familiar NEPTURION MH 20 000 K+ series

• Optimised cooling with patented passive cooling technology on the LED module suitable for ambient temperatures up to +45° C


• Three different beam angles (35°, 55°, 100°)


“I was stunned by the new NEPTURION LED coral 130 fixture that is hanging above our small tank. Its clear light suddenly brought

the colours of the corals and fish to life in a unique way. The bright green of our Zoanthids in particular catches your immediate

attention. After a few days we also had a much better picture of the coral polyps: surprisingly, all of them had opened. In a nutshell:

I’m very impressed!”

Dr. Jens Bohn, Curator at SEA LIFE Munich

Coral illuminationEnjoying stunning masterpieces of nature


Chromaticity diagram 20 000 K+

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For many years, the BLV NEPTURION brand has been known for highest quality and reliability. The traditional product range

comprises a wide range of models and power settings that are used around the world to optimally simulate underwater

light conditions.

MH lamps still play an important role in professional aquarium lighting and BLV will continue to provide you with top-

quality MH lamps.

NEPTURION MH lampsMore than two decades of outstanding success

NEPTURION MH HIT DE

• Double-ended metal halide lamp

• Power levels from 70 W to 250 W

• Various colour temperatures available: 10 000 K, 14 000 K, 16 000 K, 20 000 K+

• Excellent service life of up to 10 000 h

NEPTURION MH HIT E40

• Single-ended metal halide lamp

• Power levels from 250 W to 1 000 W

• Various colour temperatures available: 10 000 K, 14 000 K, 16 000 K, 20 000 K+ “We are proud that we have been selected as partner of choice for the challenging installation ‘Forests Underwater by Takashi

Amano‘ at the Oceanário de Lisboa. It’s another benchmark project for our famous NEPTURION series.”

Dr. Hartwig Wiesmann, COO at BLV Licht- und Vakuumtechnik GmbH

Forests Underwater, Oceanário de LisboaThe world’s biggest natural aquarium

Picture: Pedro A. Pino


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In recent years, commercial aquariums in shopping malls, hotels and restaurants and private tanks in luxurious villas have

become more and more popular. These installations create a pleasant atmosphere and contribute to some moments of

tranquility in today’s hectic times.

Well illuminated aquariums therefore not only help to keep fish healthy and alive, they also give visitors a few moments of

relaxation.

Additionally, commercial and private fish tanks contribute to an image of high-end and luxurious environments and should

be viewed as architectural pieces of art. Hence, lighting is an essential part of that.

BLV advises and offers a wide range of lighting solutions to this particular patronage, looking at solutions as individual as

the tanks are.

NEPTURION seriesIllumination of commercial and private aquariums

“The implementation of the light installation for the aquarium in the famous DUBAI shopping mall was a great honour for us.

It’s a great acknowledgement for both - our service and our quality.”

Manuel Bosink, Sales Manager at BLV Licht- und Vakuumtechnik GmbH

Shopping mall installationA moment of contemplation

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Today, most aquariums are more than biological collections; they are sites of underwater experiences for visitors. In order

to meet all aspects, careful light planning is a must and we at BLV work together with engineers, biologists and sales staff

to provide the best possible solution to our customers. Together with our customers we carefully analyse the particular

location on-site and evaluate the biological conditions and visual expectations. Based on the data we set up a light plan –

individualised and customised.

Light planning for aquatic lifeShowing all areas in the perfect light

Example of a penguin habitat comprising a land as well as a water area• Definition of different lux levels per area

• Set-up of fixture positioning (recessed and hanging)

• Integration of centralised independent light control system with programmed scenes according to specific areas:

- season

- time of the day (ASTRO)

- cloud simulation etc.

Figure 1: Light simulation in µmol Figure 2: Luminaire positioning Figure 3: Different lux levels per area

Example of a light plan for a coral tank• Positioning and calculation of number and type of

luminaires

• Simulation of different beam angles and light intensities

• Definition of ideal lighting control via integrated light management system

Illuminance [ µmol m-2 s-1 ]

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BLV NEPTURION around the globeNEPTURION product overview

NEPTURION LED 500 W NEPTURION LED 250 W / 100 W

NEPTURION LED coral 130 W

Range of single-ended and double-ended MH lamps A bit of BLV history

Our first lamp in the aquarium lighting segment dates back to 1992, when a BLV developer recognized this niche targeted

by only a few companies and designed a lamp optimised specifically for coral breeding. The development was aimed at

the high light levels near the equator, which reach approx. 100 000 lux around noon, ensuring optimal coral growth.

BLV entered the market successfully with a 400 W screw-in version. A few years later, the company launched the now widely

used 10 000 K version, which was a milestone achievement. The high constancy of the light colour with no distortion that

was achieved through internal engineering expertise gave BLV the pole position within a very short time.Technical data on pages 22-27

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Article no. Designation Nominal sys-tem wattage [W]

Beam angle [°]

Luminous flux [lm]@ Ta 25°C

System efficiency [lm/W]@ Ta 25°C

Colour temperature [K]

Dimensions LED moduleincl. mounting bracket L x W x H [mm]

Dimensions driver moduleL x W x H [mm]

Weight [kg]LED module / driver module

Housing colour IP classLED module /driver module

Impact resistance

Nominal service lifeL80B10 @ Ta 25°C [h]

Control

NES1000010 NEPTURION LED HB 100-35 bronze 100 35° 8 6003) 863) 20 000+ 450 x 205 x 330 410 x 190 x 130 6.0 / 3.8 Front silver, frame black IP65 / IP54 IK08 50 000 on/off



NES1000110 NEPTURION LED HB 100-35 silver 100 35° 7 2001) 1041) 5 600 / 10 000 / 14 000 / 20 000 450 x 205 x 330 410 x 190 x 130 6.0 / 3.8 Front silver, frame black IP65 / IP54 IK08 50 000 1-10V dongle



NES1000210 NEPTURION LED HB 100-35 gold 100 35° 7 2001) 1041) 5 600 - 20 000+ 450 x 205 x 330 410 x 190 x 130 6.0 / 4.0 Front silver, frame black IP65 / IP54 IK08 50 000 DALI












Article no. Designation Compatibility

NES1090050 NEPTURION LED HB 100 DONGLE SET NEPTURION LED HB 100-xx silver


Accessories: Dongle sets for adjusting the CCT for silver versions

NEPTURION LED 100 W / 250 W luminaires

1) @ 5 600 K 3) @ 20 000 K+

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Beam angle [°]


System efficiency [lm/W]@ Ta 25°C





Housing colour

IP classLED module /driver module

Impact resistance


Control

NES5000010 NEPTURION LED HB 500-25 bronze 500 25° 32 9003) 663) 20 000+ 385 x 420 x 498 410 x 190 x 130 10.8 / 5.0 black IP65 / IP54 IK08 50 000 on/off




NES5000110 NEPTURION LED HB 500-25 silver 500 25° 31 0002) 1022) 6 700 / 10 000 / 14 000 / 20 000 385 x 420 x 498 410 x 190 x 130 10.8 / 5.0 black IP65 / IP54 IK08 50 000 1-10V dongle




NES5000210 NEPTURION LED HB 500-25 gold 500 25° 31 0002) 1022) 6 700 - 20 000+ 385 x 420 x 498 410 x 190 x 130 10.8 / 5.2 black IP65 / IP54 IK08 50 000 DALI




Article no. Designation Compatibility


Accessory: Dongle set for adjusting the CCT for silver versions

NEPTURION LED 500 W luminaires

2) @ 6 700 K 3) @ 20 000 K+


Beam angle [°]


System effi-ciency [lm/W]@ Ta 25°C





Housing colour IP classLED module /driver module

Impact resistance


Control

NES13C0010 NEPTURION LED HB 130C-35 bronze 130 35° 5 040 lm /136 µmol 40 lm/W 20 000+ 450 x 205 x 330 410 x 190 x 130 6.0 / 2.4 Front silver, frame black IP65 / IP54 IK08 50 000 on/off



NEPTURION LED coral 130 W luminaires

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Article no. Designation Base Ø [mm]

Length [mm]

LCL [mm]

Burning position

Ignition voltage [kV]

Lamp current [A]

Nominal lamp power [W]

Rated lamp power [W]

Nominal luminous flux[lm]

Rated lumi-nous flux[lm]

Ambient tem-perature for max. luminous flux [°C]

Rated lamp efficiency [lm/W]

Mercury content [mg]


Colour temperature [descr.]

Colour rendering index Ra / Colour render-ing level

Nominal service life [h]

Weighted energy consumption [kWh/1 000 h]

Energy efficiency class

NEPTURION G12

225604 HIT 70r 10K G12 UVP G12 19.5 99.0 56.0 u360 4.0 0.9 70 75.0 3 100 3 100 25°C 44.3 13.5 10 000 cool white Ra80-89/1B 6 000 83 B

225204 HIT 150 10K G12 UVP G12 23.0 99.0 82.0 u360 4.0 1.8 150 150.0 7 000 7 000 25°C 46.7 16.5 10 000 cool white Ra>90/1A 6 000 165 B

NEPTURION E40

227021 HIT 250 10K E40 UVP E40 47.0 225.0 150.0 u360 4.0 3.0 250 250.0 11 000 11 000 25°C 44.0 33.2 10 000 cool white Ra80-89/1B 10 000 275 B

227041 HIT 250 14K E40 UVP E40 47.0 225.0 150.0 u360 4.0 3.0 250 250.0 11 000 11 000 25°C 44.0 35.0 14 000 aqua white - 8 000 275 B


227051 HIT 250 20K+ E40 UVP E40 47.0 225.0 150.0 u360 4.0 3.0 250 250.0 5 400 5 400 25°C 21.6 35.0 20 000+ aqua blue - 10 000 275 C

227121 HIT 400 10K E40 UVP E40 47.0 275.0 175.0 u360 4.0 4.0 400 400.0 18 500 18 500 25°C 46.3 52.0 10 000 cool white Ra80-89/1B 12 000 440 B


227171 HIT 400 16K E40 UVP E40 47.0 275.0 175.0 u360 4.0 4.0 400 400.0 9 000 9 000 25°C 22.5 55.0 16 000 aqua white - 8 000 440 C

227151 HIT 400 20K+ E40 UVP E40 47.0 275.0 175.0 u360 4.0 4.0 400 400.0 8 000 8 000 25°C 20.0 60.0 20 000+ aqua blue - 8 000 440 C

227321 HIT 1000 10K E40 UVP E40 76.0 340.0 220.0 p60 4.0 9.5 1 000 1 000.0 50 000 50 000 25°C 50.0 52.0 10 000 cool white Ra80-89/1B 4 000 1 100 B

227341 HIT 1000 14K E40 UVP E40 76.0 340.0 220.0 p60 4.0 9.5 1 000 1 000.0 46 000 46 000 25°C 46.0 52.0 14 000 aqua white - 4 000 1 100 B

227351 HIT 1000 20K+ E40 UVP E40 76.0 340.0 220.0 p60 4.0 9.5 1 000 1 000.0 22 000 22 000 25°C 22.0 57.0 20 000+ aqua blue - 8 000 1 100 C

NEPTURION RX7s, Fc2/18, cable

220501 HIT-DE 70 10K RX7s RX7s 20.0 114.2 – p45 4.0 0.9 70 75.0 3 100 3 100 25°C 44.3 13.5 10 000 cool white Ra80-89/1B 10 000 83 B

220104 HIT-DE 70 14K RX7s UVP RX7s 20.0 114.2 – p45 4.0 0.9 70 75.0 3 100 3 100 25°C 44.3 13.5 14 000 aqua white n.a. 10 000 83 B

221301 HIT-DE 150 10K RX7s RX7s-24 23.0 132.0 – p45 4.0 1.8 150 150.0 7 000 7 000 25°C 46.7 16.5 10 000 cool white Ra>90/1A 10 000 165 B

221801 HIT-DE 150 14K RX7s RX7s-24 23.0 132.0 – p45 4.0 1.8 150 150.0 6 800 6 800 25°C 45.3 16.5 14 000 aqua white n.a. 10 000 165 B

221001 HIT-DE 150 16K RX7s RX7s-24 23.0 132.0 – p45 4.0 1.8 150 150.0 6 600 6 600 25°C 44.0 49.5 16 000 aqua white n.a. 10 000 165 B

221901 HIT-DE 150 20K+ RX7s RX7s-24 23.0 132.0 – p45 4.0 1.8 150 150.0 3 000 3 000 25°C 20.0 18.0 20 000+ aqua blue n.a. 10 000 165 C

222403 HIT-DE 250 10K Fc2/18 Fc2/18 25.0 139.0 – p45 4.0 3.0 250 250.0 10 500 10 500 25°C 42.0 33.2 10 000 cool white Ra80-89/1B 10 000 275 B

222603 HIT-DE 250 14K Fc2/18 Fc2/18 25.0 139.0 – p45 4.0 3.0 250 250.0 10 600 10 600 25°C 42.4 35.0 14 000 aqua white n.a. 6 000 275 B

222803 HIT-DE 250 16K Fc2/18 Fc2/18 25.0 139.0 – p45 4.0 3.0 250 250.0 10 000 10 000 25°C 40.0 33.0 16 000 aqua white n.a. 6 000 275 B

131201 HIT-DE sa 2000 8K Cable 40.0 187.0 – p15 4.0 10.3 2 000 2 000.0 140 000 140 000 25°C 70.0 320.0 8 000 cool white Ra80-89/1B 2 000 2200 A

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