Aqua Illumination
Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)
$279.88
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Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) vs Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is cheaper at $279.88. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) | Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.88 | — |
| Brand | Aqua Illumination | Finnex |
| Released | — | — |
| Use case | reef | planted |
| Fits length range (in) | 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) | 24 in |
| Wattage (W) | 59 | 24.5 |
| Output par or lumens | PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth | — |
| Spectrum | tunable | full |
| Control | app | inline_controller |
| Programmable schedule | Yes | Yes |
| Mounting | — | — |
Sources — Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef): shop.aquaillumination.com (verified 2026-08-19). Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24: finnex.net (verified 2026-08-19).
What's the difference between the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) and Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Use case: Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) reef vs Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24 planted
- Fits length range (in): Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light) vs Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24 24 in
- Wattage (W): Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) 59 vs Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24 24.5
- Spectrum: Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) tunable vs Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24 full
- Control: Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) app vs Finnex Planted+ 24/7 ALC-24 inline_controller