We’ve had our Kessil 150w LED Pendant over our store display Nano-Cube 28 for a couple weeks now.  The response from customers has been tremendous!  These are great little lights with an incredible price (reg. $299).  Now we are going to use that momentum to lower the price even further…as low as $265 each!

We will run this pre-order group buy until the end of the month (March 31st).  Here’s the deal:

Optional Gooseneck Mount $39.99

• If we sell 20, the price drops to $289 each.
• If we sell 30, the price drops to $279 each.
• If we sell 40 or more, the price drops to $265 each!

Buy them now $265 each!  Only until March 31st!

Discount shows when added to cart.  Free shipping included!  Units are expected to ship in the first week of April.  Local customers may pre-pay in-store.

Available in 6,700K, 10,000K,  15,000K, and ~450nm color spectrums!

See it in action:

With its innovative design and high quality, radiant light, Kessil presents the A150W LED aquarium light. Using Dense Matrix LED technology to emulate a point-like source, A150W provides the shimmery effects of a metal halide without its excess power consumption and heat. Bring out the beauty of blue water and vivid colors of coral with the specially created spectrums of A150W.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Illuminator Power Consumption 32 Watt Maximum Input Voltage 24 VDC ± 5% Listed Power Supply Input 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Output 24 VDC, Maxiumum 2.1A, 50 Watts

Product Series

Actinic Special Blend The DEEP OCEAN BLUE model’s special blend of wavelengths emulates an actinic light for a deep blue color that brings water to life. 15000K*  Special  Blend This unique mix of wavelengths closely resembles a 15000 K light, creating a visually stunning effect for water and coral in your aquarium. 10000K*  Special  Blend The SKY BLUE model’s distinctive spectrum emits light similar to a 10000 K light, emitting a natural looking light while providing coral with optimized wavelengths. 6700K*  Special  Blend Bring the power of the sun to your freshwater tank. This model is a true 6,700 K light that promotes lush plants and vibrant aquascapes. *Color temperature for reference only, and is not a direct measurement of CCT.

Buy Now for $265 each!

What is this and why would you build it?

This was a custom project that was just for fun.  It’s a fully functional saltwater aquarium, complete with live corals, fish, crabs, snails, and shrimp.  The tank is built into an Xbox 360 case.  The tank itself is made of glass, and is approximately 6″ long, 8″ tall, and 2.5″ wide.  Water volume inside the tank is 0.45 gallons.  The tank is lit with a color-changing (RGB) LED strip.  Lighting color and intensity is controlled with a wireless remote.

Design & Construction

I started by gutting an Xbox.  I purchased a broken console through local classifieds for this purpose (my Xbox is still safe and sound by my TV).   Once all of the internals were removed, the tank was built to fill as much of the console as possible while still allowing room for filtration components.  The viewing window in the console was cut perfectly by water jet.

I wanted to keep the design of the system simple and safe.  Lighting is low-voltage, with the power supply and controller located inside the Xbox’s external power supply box.  I utilized the existing power cable and connection and routed the wiring for the lighting through it.

Filtration is accomplished with an external canister filter adapted to 1/4″ hose.  The filter intake and output is located in the corners of the tank, against the front glass and just out of view.  The canister filter contains a sponge and live rock.

Aquascape

Considering the narrow width of this tank, it would have been nearly impossible to arrange rock and corals from inside the tank.  The background of this tank started as a piece of acrylic that slides into a slot at the rear of the aquarium.  Corals were then glued to the acrylic background with aquarium epoxy.  The faux coraline look is owed to a mixture of pink and grey epoxy.

Maintenance

The maintenance schedule for this tank will be a weekly water change, and daily feeding and top-up.  60% water changes are easily accomplished by disconnecting and refilling the canister filter with freshly mixed saltwater.  We’ve also made a tiny cleaning magnet for the the front glass.

Here’s What People Have To Say about The XBOX 360 Aquarium:

“The XBOX 360 aquarium by Blue World Aquariums is simply a stunning work of both video game console modding and ingenious pico reef aquarium design.” -ReefBuilders.com

“Blue World Aquariums has custom-built a doozy of an aquarium.” -Advanced Aquarist Online Magazine

“It looks like they knocked it out of the park…If this tank is any indication of Blue World Aquariums skill, they are going to be a company to watch!” -Marine-Engineers.org

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More pictures in the photo album.

An order of Indo corals arrived today!  Tons of awesome LPS.  Check out the gallery for more pics.

You can have a look at the software interface and user manual for the new Ecotech Radion LED fixtures.  These new light fixtures are now available for shipping, and we will have a demo unit in store before the end of the week.  Check out the software and user’s manual here.

One of our largest orders of fish to date arrived today!  Notable species include Blue Spot Jawfish, Achilles Tangs, and Lineatus Wrasses!

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