AquaIllumination Prime 16 HD LED Reef Light – White Body
The AI Prime 16 HD is the next-gen upgrade to AquaIllumination’s flagship Prime series – offering higher output, enhanced color blending, and smarter functionality. Designed for reef aquariums, this compact yet powerful light delivers exceptional spectrum control right from your smartphone and adapts in real time for optimal efficiency and coral growth.
Advanced HD Power Technology
Unlike traditional LEDs with fixed output per channel, HD Power Technology dynamically reallocates unused power to the channels you're actively using – giving you richer color and more intensity where it matters most.
- Customizable full-spectrum output
- Power balancing across all channels
- Maximum efficiency with zero waste
Seamless Smart Control
Manage your lighting through the myAI app on any iOS or Android device. Whether you're using one fixture or an entire network of lights, setup is intuitive and scalable.
- Built-in WiFi & Bluetooth
- Simple presets or advanced multi-point scheduling
- Master/slave programming for multi-light systems
- Compatible with MXM for Apex Fusion integration
Control AI & EcoTech lights and pumps wirelessly within your Neptune Systems Apex interface – no more juggling between apps.
Designed for Performance
- Coverage: Up to 24" x 24" area
- Peak PAR: ~100 µMol at 24" depth
- Power Draw: 59W max
- Cable Length: 20 ft
- Dimensions: 4.88" L x 4.88" W x 1.34" H
Optical Excellence
Equipped with TIR lenses (Total Internal Reflection), the Prime 16 HD delivers excellent spread and color blending with over 90% optical efficiency. A diffused exit surface reduces hotspots and improves overall coral coverage.
Flexible Mounting Options (sold separately)
- AI Flex Arm – Adjustable and easy to position
- AI Tank Mount Arm – Rigid and clean install
- AI Hanging Kit – Minimalist overhead suspension
Choose the mounting method that best complements your tank layout and surrounding environment.
LED Cluster Configuration
- 4x Cool White
- 4x Blue
- 4x Royal Blue
- 1x Photo Red
- 1x Green
- 1x Violet
- 1x UV
- 1x Dedicated Moonlight
What’s Included
- 1x AI Prime 16 HD LED Light – White Body
- 1x Power Adapter
- 1x Quick Start Guide
Whether you're building a nano reef or supplementing a larger system, the AI Prime 16 HD offers the color, control, and quality that reef hobbyists trust.
Need help choosing mounting options or setting up your app? The Tidalwave team is here to assist.
Placing an order is simple - just add your item to the cart & complete the checkout process online. Once your order is confirmed, we'll reach out to you directly to schedule a local pick-up appointment at our facility.
* All local pick-ups are by appointment only *
Yes, even if a product is listed as "out of stock", it's still available to order!
Many of our products are fulfilled on-demand - so even if the product shows as "out of stock", you can still place your order. We'll source the product from our extensive distribution network & we'll notify you as soon as your order is ready for pick-up.
We offer local pick-up by appointment only. After you place an order, we'll contact you directly to schedule a convenient pick-up time at our facility.
Pick-up location: 7137 58th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781