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“Take a look around, then you will find an idea in nature.”; the development of the lighting systems for aquarium was, indeed, a proof of this account. Light has thress component colors: red, green and blue. The red wavelength is absorbed into water at the contact. This is the reason why everything looks blue under water; the red is filtered out by water but the blue end of the spectrum is transmissive and reflects on the objects in water. Therefore, the type of light high in blue wavelength is more suitable for providing light effectively to aquatic plants. We learned it from our close observation of environment under the water. Then, the nature gave us another lesson. In the natural environment, water plants receive a good amount of light only for a short period at high noon because the light energy becomes rapidly attenuated in water. We started developing NA lamp with an idea, “water plants are using the blue wavelength of light for photosynthesis”. Back then, it was a common practice in the hobby of aquarium to use the lamps high in red wavelength, which were produced mainly for terrestrial plants. NA lamp has the light adjusted to the color temperature of 8,000k (kelvin): the same level of the color temperature when light reaches at the bottom of the river during high noon. The light with 10,000k or higher sounds more effective, but it isn’t so for the image produced in that kind of light; the leaves of the plants look abnormally blue. Since one of the main aspects of aquarium is its appearance, we wanted to reproduce an attractive view of water plants actually seen under the water. In March of 1994, NA lamp was released as the first fluorescent lamp for the aquatic plants, and it was well received among aquarium hobbyists. They were thrilled with the effect of NA lamp, which promoted a healthy growth of underbrush at the bottom of the tank and made water plants inside look sparkly. Since then, the idea, “water plants are using the blue wavelength of light for photosynthesis”, became common knowledge in the aquarium hobby.
We now have metal halide lamps and lighting equipments which were created based on the principle of NA lamp. The release of Grand Solar I was one of the remark points in our continuous technological progress to the ideal lighting system. The system is equipped with a combination of a metal halide lamp and fluorescent lamps, which make it possible to provide an artificial light just like the natural sunlight. During high noon when the level of photosynthesis is increases, apply the strong light of the metal halide lamp to the aquarium and promote more active photosynthetic process. Then, you turn off the metal halide lamp and enjoy the beautiful view of the aquarium under a soft light of fluorescent lamps. In the production process, to secure the system’s stable quality we decided to use Japanese products for all its electronic sections. Considering of the high performance of metal halide lamps, we adopted the electronic ballast of the highest quality for Grand Solar I. The system has some radiation slits in several areas and aluminum radiation fins on both sides; they were all designed specifically for releasing the heat of the metal halide lamp out of the system. The embossed light reflector has placed over the metal halide lamp for diffusing its light extensively.
Another issue was the style of the system. It can’t be disregarded because an aquarium can be an important interior accessory at home and in the office. The design has to be simple and suitable for any kind of setting. This is a stylish lighting equipment set against the elegant curving lines of the roof and straight lines of the radiation fins. The color is in classic metallic silver. All the lighting systems in ADA’s Solar series, including Grand Solar I, are very stylish, and they don’t disturb the atmosphere around the space. They have accomplished to provide light in a better form- closer to natural sunlight.
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GRAND SOLAR 250 108-066 with NAMH-250W Lamp Voltage: 100 50/60 Hz GRAND SOLAR 250 is the pendant type lighting system equipped with
250W metal halide lamp. This light is idealistic for the high aquarium
or the one requiring stronger light. Light condensing reflection board
diffuses strong light into the aquarium effectively. Small size, light
weight electronic ballast was designed for 250W metal halide lamp,
and it is easy to install the ballast. Lighting housing surface was
furnished with metallic bead satin finishing for easy removing the
dirt. |
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GRAND SOLAR I 108-55 with NAMH-150W/NA Lamp 36W Twin x 2 Voltage: 100 50/60 Hz It is high grade pendant type lighting system equipped with combination of strong metal halide lamp (150W) and soft fluorescent lamp. As metal halide lamp and fluorescent lamp is independent each other, you can control different lighting hour by using two NA Control Timer, and create original lighting environment. Light housing unit size / W540xD440xH100mm Equipped with Metal halide lam, NA Lamp 36W x 2, High performance Electronic ballast, Metal halide lamp and fluorescent lamp can be controlled with different circuit. 150W electronic ballast Idealistic Lighting environment can be realized with combination
of metal halide lamp and fluorescent lamp. |
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GRAND SOLAR II108-058 with NA Lamp 36W Twin x 4 Voltage: 100 50/60 Hz It is pendant type fluorescent lamp equipped with four 36W Twin lamps. It is appropriate for the use at large size aquarium requiring high intensity of fluorescent light. Low heating value electronic ballast, and radiation fin help to inhibit the temperature rise and realize idealistic environment. Lighting Housing Unit Size/ W540xD440xH100mm *Four 36W Twin lamps are designed to be placed within 10cm from water
surface of 75-90cm aquarium tank. |
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SOLAR II108-059 with NA Lamp 36W Twin Voltage: 100 50/60 Hz SOLAR II is pendant type fluorescent lighting equipped with efficient two 36W Twin lamps. Compared to the conventional lighting system, water change or pruning can be made with lighting on. Designed for 60cm aquarium tank Lighting Housing Unit Size/ W540xD240xH80mm Two 36W Twin lamps are designed to be placed within 10cm from water
surface of 60cm aquarium tank. |
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GRAND SOLAR Stand 108-071 for W45xH45cm aquarium This stand is exclusive use for fixing Grand Solar Series lighting
(Grand Solar I, Grand Solar II, Grand Solar 250) on WOOD Cabinet.
There are two types of the stand for 90x45cm WOOD Cabinet and 90x60cm.
Please choose the right one for your use. |
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SOLAR I Stand 108-051 for Aquarium size It is the Arm Stand for hanging the SOLAR I, and its simple structure
does not interfere the outlook of the aquarium system. This stand
is used with WOOD CABINET or GARDEN STAND (Optional Garden Stand Attachment
Equipment is necessary for attaching to Garden Stand.) Furnished Clip
is used for fixing the electrical wire to the Stand. |
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SOLAR II Stand108-073 for Aquarium size W60xD30 Height:180cm It is the light hanging stand for 60x30cm aquarium tank. This stand
is used with WOOD CABINET or GARDEN STAND (Optional Garden Stand Attachment
Equipment is necessary.) Furnished Clip is used for fixing the electrical
wire to the Stand. |
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Garden Stand Fitting Parts Use a set of the mounting fixtures when you attach Solar I Stand
or Solar II Stand to Garden Stand. Garden Stand Fitting Parts affix
the top and bottom areas of Garden Stand with the solar stands. |
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SOLAR MINIVoltage: 100 50/60 Hz 108-61 for Cube Garden Mini S Solar Mini lighting systems were specially designed for Cube Garden Mini S and Mini M. They are equipped with a 27W twin fluorescent lamp and provide a sufficient amount of light for the growth of water plants. The lighting unit can be moved easily back and forth while trimming plants and changing water. For freshwater aquarium use only. Lighting System/ High-frequency lighting System (Inverter system) Size for Cube Garden Mini M *Lighting housing can be revolved approximately 140 degrees, and
the aquarium tank is easily maintained. Lighting housing for Mini
S and Mini M is same but base size is different. |
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Metal Halide Lamp 250W 108-064 NAMH-250W Metal halide lamp for SOLAR 250. Please replace metal halide lamp
every 4,000-5,000 hour use (1 year to 1 1/2 year use with eight lighting
hour per day) Please select the appropriate light for aquatic plant
growth or marine aquarium. |
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Metal Halide Lamp 150W 108-036 NAMH-150W Metal halide lamp for SOLAR I and Grand Solar I. Please replace metal
halide lamp every 4,000-5,000 hour use (1 year to 1 1/2 year use with
eight lighting hour per day) Please select the appropriate light for
aquatic plant growth or marine aquarium. |
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NA Lamp (Straight-tube fluorescent lamp) NA Lamp is the fluorescent lamp developed for aquatic plant growth.
Blue spectrum, with high penetration rate tends to make aquatic plant
color look unnatural when color temperature is too high. So it is
very important to take balance of lighting spectrum. NA Lamp is idealistic
light coping with high penetration rate and bringing out the beauty
of the aquatic plants. |
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NA Lamp 36W Twin 108-060 36W (FPL 36 NA-G) Twin fluorescent lamp refill for Grand Solar I, II and Solar II.
It provides light with high optical transmittance under water and
8,000K color temperature. Excellent as an ancillary light for marine
aquariums. |
