LAFLORA S-Line 80 – 72cm LED tube

The Kruger Meier LAFLORA S-Line 80 is a 72 cm LED tube for aquarists who want to replace a fluorescent T8 (26 mm) tube in a standard lid or mount a light directly on the tank glass. It is aimed at planted aquariums and at keepers who want a multi-colour spectrum and programmable light periods without a separate controller.

Why it matters

• Low power draw: the lamp consumes 12 W, and the supplier states this equals the output of a 36 W fluorescent tube.
• Full spectrum from 60 diodes: 23 white, 14 blue, 16 red and 7 green LEDs, allowing white light alone, blue and white, colour only, or all channels together.
• Remote timer: the included remote sets a daily run of 4, 8 or 12 hours, so the photoperiod runs without manual switching.
• Flexible mounting: the included suction cups with adapters allow fixing to the aquarium glass or inside a lid, including next to an existing tube.

Specifications

• Power consumption: 12 W
• Total tube length: 72 cm
• Tube diameter: 26 mm (T8 replacement size)
• Power cable length: 250 cm
• LED configuration: 60 diodes (23 white, 14 blue, 16 red, 7 green)
• White light: 6500 K
• Blue light: 450–470 nm
• Red light: 620–660 nm
• Green light: 520–540 nm
• Built-in power supply with 230 V plug; no ballast or separate electronic units required
• Control: remote with timer (4, 8 or 12 hour cycles)
• Housing: quartz glass
• Weight: 0.81 kg

What it works with

The lamp is intended for freshwater aquariums with planted layouts, where the blue and red channels support stem and rosette plants and the white channel supports overall plant growth and fish colouration. Because it fits T8 (26 mm) fittings and is also mounted on the glass, it suits standard lids as well as open tanks fitted with a suction-mounted light. The 250 cm cable allows placement away from the power outlet.