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Aqua Illumination · Updated October 2026

Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef): price & specs

Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: shop.aquaillumination.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

SilverDeskmark35/100#5 of 10 in class

The Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is listed at $279.88 on shop.aquaillumination.com as of 2026-08-21, #6 cheapest of 7 aquarium lights (median $259.95); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 35/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 10 in class.

Verified Oct 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) — Aqua Illumination
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Price history

$279.88
2020-08-12↑33% on record2026-08-21

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots of a public page that published the figure, reaching back before we began: this product's own source page wherever the archive holds one, otherwise the named retailer or reference page the point was read from. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so the host it came from is on the record and you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 18 archived snapshots

Is the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) a good buy?

At $280, the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is #6 cheapest of the 7 aquarium lights we track, where the median is $259.95.

Specifications

Price (US)$279.88 — current on record (was $317.99)
BrandAqua Illumination
Released—
Use casereef
Fits length range (in)24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light)
Wattage (W)59
Output par or lumensPAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth
Spectrumtunable
Controlapp
Programmable scheduleYes
Mounting—

Source: shop.aquaillumination.com (read 2026-08-19) · corroborated by bulkreefsupply.com (read 2026-10-07).

How we checked

59W @ max output, peak PAR 100µmol at 24in depth, 17-LED multi-channel spectrum (4x cool white / 4x blue / 4x royal blue / 1x photo red / 1x green / 1x violet / 1x UV / 1x moonlight), and myAI Bluetooth-app scheduling confirmed via Bulk Reef Supply's spec listing this read. Manufacturer-store price $317.99 confirmed live on AI's own store; BRS lists the identical SKU at $279.88 — both real, discrepancy retained in note rather than guessed. Mounting sold separately, left blank.

Is the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) worth it vs cheaper aquarium lights?

Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) against its closest cheaper and pricier aquarium lights on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 7 ranked

ProductPriceUse caseFits length range (in)Wattage (W)Output par or lumensSpectrum
Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) this$279.88reef24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light)59PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depthtunable
Fluval Marine 3.0 Bluetooth LED (59W)$259.99reef48-60 in59PAR 390 @3in / 102 @12in (mfr PAR chart)full
Kessil A360X Tuna Sun$499.99planted24 in x 24 in footprint (pendant, not a strip light)90—tunable

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) cost?

The Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) has a US price of $279.88, as of 2026-08-21.

How does the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) compare on price?

At $280, the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is #6 cheapest of the 7 aquarium lights we track, where the median is $259.95.

Has the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)'s price dropped?

No — since 2020-08-12 the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) has risen 33.3%, from $209.99 to $279.88; the lowest we have recorded is $209.99 (2020-08-12).

What is the lowest price the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is $209.99 on 2020-08-12.

Is now a good time to buy the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)?

The Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) is currently $279.88; the lowest we have recorded is $209.99 (2020-08-12). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

What are the Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef)'s key specs?

Aqua Illumination Prime 16HD (Reef) (Aqua Illumination): Use case reef, Fits length range (in) 24 in x 24 in footprint (point-source, not a strip light), Wattage (W) 59, Output par or lumens PAR 100 µmol/m²/s @ 24in depth, Spectrum tunable. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-19.

Price of record: $279.88 at shop.aquaillumination.com, 2026-08-21. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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