- Are replacement parts available?
- Can I hang my Orbit fixture pendent style?
- Can the Lunar Lights be left on all the time?
- Can the Orbit be installed in a canopy?
- Can the Orbits be used on freshwater plant aquariums?
- How do I get a replacement ballast for my Orbit fixture?
- How long should the lamps be on for?
- The Orbit fixture comes with a splash lens already. Do I need to use a glass top over my aquarium?
- What type of corals can be raised using Orbit fixtures?
- When turning on the blue lamp, one side does not seem to work. Is this normal?
- When turning on the Daylight lamp, one side does not seem to work. Is this normal?
Are replacement parts available?
Yes. Your dealer can order most replacement parts for all of our products.
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Can I hang my Orbit fixture pendent style?
For Pendent style applications we offer a hanging kit model # 1093. Fully adjustable, the Orbit Hanging Kit will work with models 1020 through 1027……Hanging the Orbit Pendant style will give your aquarium a European look while reducing heat transfer into the aquarium and increase accessibility.
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Can the Lunar Lights be left on all the time?
Yes, the Lunar Lights have an incredible long life span which allows them to operate 24 hours. It is recommended you turn them on for nighttime viewing, as you will not be able to see them during the day.
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Can the Orbit be installed in a canopy?
We do not advise the use of the Orbits for canopy installations. Although there are cooling fans installed in the Orbits, canopies are too restrictive and may cause premature ballast and lamp failure. For canopy installations we recommend our SunPaq Retrofits.
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Can the Orbits be used on freshwater plant aquariums?
Yes, in fact the Orbits can help create beautiful freshwater planted aquaria. Many people who use the Orbit for plants swap the actinic lamp(s) out for another daylight lamp.
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How do I get a replacement ballast for my Orbit fixture?
Please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the Orbit about getting a replacement ballast. If you need help finding a dealer please contact our customer service for assistance.
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How long should the lamps be on for?
Different species of plants and invertebrates will require varying photoperiods. Please contact the dealer from whom you purchase your livestock to determine how long your particular lights should be left on.
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The Orbit fixture comes with a splash lens already. Do I need to use a glass top over my aquarium?
Yes, we do not recommend using any of our fixtures without a glass or acrylic top between the fixture and the water.
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What type of corals can be raised using Orbit fixtures?
The Orbit fixtures will support nearly all types of corals and anemones. Depending on the level of coral growth you desire you may want to consider the Outer Orbits for SPS coral and clams. For detailed lighting information please see the guide listed on the support section of our site.
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When turning on the blue lamp, one side does not seem to work. Is this normal?
Current-USA was the first to develop dual phosphor technology in compact fluorescent lamps. This allows one side of the lamp to emit a Super Actinic wavelength of 460nm, while the other side of the lamp emits Actinic 03 420nm. The combination of 460nm and 420nm provides the most complete Actinic spectrum for activating photosynthesis in chlorophyll A and C.
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When turning on the Daylight lamp, one side does not seem to work. Is this normal?
Current-USA was the first to develop dual phosphor technology in compact fluorescent lamps. This allows one side of the lamp to emit a 10,000k daylight spectrum while the other side of the lamp emits a 6700k daylight spectrum. The 10,000k side will appear brighter or crisper than the 6700k side, as the 6700k side is designed to simulate a shallow water reef where brown and red colors are accentuated.
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