Retro Fit LED – 14W 120cm PLANT

This retrofit tube is for aquarists who want to swap an aging T8 fluorescent for LED without changing the fitting. It is sized to match a 120 cm T8 36W tube and draws 14W, so the same fixture can run on a much lower load. The PLANT version is intended for plant growth and colour enhancement.

Why it matters

• Fitting replacement: adapters are included for T8 fittings, so the tube mounts where the old fluorescent sat. It runs on its own power supply and does not use the original fluorescent ballast circuit.
• Light distribution: the LEDs emit light along the full length of the tube, from end cap to end cap, with the output directed downward rather than spread around as with a fluorescent.
• Spectrum: the PLANT mix blends 6500K, 7500K and 8500K LEDs in a 25%/25%/50% ratio, using Power-LED RGB technology. The manufacturer describes the resulting light as reddish.
• Tube and cable: the LED assembly sits inside a glass tube. The 1.5 m cable has a switch on it, so the light can be controlled from the cable.

Specifications

• Replaces: T8 36W 120 cm fluorescent
• Colour range: PLANT (6500K, 7500K, 8500K)
• Power consumption: 14W
• Cable length: 1.5 m
• Weight: 0.92 kg

What it works with

The tube fits standard 120 cm T8 fittings, so it suits aquariums or setups already built around that fixture length. Its PLANT spectrum is aimed at planted freshwater and marine tanks where plant growth is a priority. Compatible fittings and tank dimensions should be checked against the existing setup before purchase.