Aqua Illumination
Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)
$279.88
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Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) vs Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30 is cheaper at $251.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Chihiros
Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30
$251.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) or Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30 is the cheaper at $251.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) | Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.88 | $251.99 |
| Brand | Aqua Illumination | Chihiros |
| Released | — | — |
| Use case | reef | planted |
| Fits length range (in) | 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) | 11.8-17.7 in (30-45 cm) |
| Wattage (W) | 59 | 37 |
| Output par or lumens | PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth | 3,260 lm |
| Spectrum | tunable | tunable |
| Control | app | app |
| Programmable schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting | — | — |
Sources — Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef): shop.aquaillumination.com (verified 2026-08-19). Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30: buceplant.com (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) and Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Use case: Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) reef vs Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30 planted
- Fits length range (in): Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) vs Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30 11.8-17.7 in (30-45 cm)
- Wattage (W): Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 59 vs Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30 37
- Output par or lumens: Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth vs Chihiros WRGB II PRO 30 3,260 lm