Aqua Illumination Blade Refugium 12in 20w

AquaIllumination Blade Refugium LED Light

The AquaIllumination Blade Refugium is a compact, high-output LED light designed specifically for growing macroalgae in marine aquarium refugiums. Its targeted spectrum is built to support strong macroalgae growth, helping improve nutrient export and biological filtration in reef and marine systems.

With a slim, sealed and silent design, the Blade Refugium is easy to position over a sump or refugium without taking up unnecessary space.

Key Features

• Designed specifically for refugium and macroalgae growth
• 12" fixture with 20W output
• Targeted red and blue-heavy horticultural spectrum
• Supports natural nutrient export
• Helps encourage strong macroalgae growth
• Slim, low-profile Blade design
• Silent operation
• Sealed construction
• Easy to mount in sump and refugium areas
• Suitable for marine and reef aquarium systems

Refugium-Focused Spectrum

The Blade Refugium uses a highly targeted spectrum designed for plant and macroalgae growth rather than display appearance.

Its combination of red, royal blue, cool white and 430 nm LEDs provides the wavelengths needed to support fast-growing macroalgae such as Chaetomorpha when suitable nutrients and water conditions are available.

This makes it an excellent choice for reef keepers using a refugium as part of their nutrient-control strategy.

LED Configuration

The Blade Refugium includes 24 LEDs:

• 6 × Red
• 6 × Royal Blue
• 6 × Cool White
• 6 × 430 nm

This balanced combination provides a strong horticultural-style spectrum intended to maximise macroalgae growth and nutrient uptake.

Size & Power

The AquaIllumination Blade Refugium is available in:

• 12" – 20W

Its compact size makes it particularly suitable for sump compartments and dedicated refugium chambers where space is limited.

Ideal for Nutrient Export

When used with healthy macroalgae growth, a refugium can help absorb nutrients such as nitrate and phosphate from the aquarium system.

The Blade Refugium is designed to provide the lighting needed to support that process, making it a valuable addition to reef tanks using natural nutrient-management methods.

The AquaIllumination Blade Refugium is a strong choice for marine aquarists wanting a compact, purpose-built light for macroalgae growth, refugium performance and biological filtration support.