1. Project Overview
Client: Luxury Private Aquarium / Marine Research Facility
Location: Interior Basement / Windowless Research Lab
Challenge: Maintaining sensitive Small Polyp Stony (SPS) and Large Polyp Stony (LPS) corals in a deep indoor environment without the massive energy costs and heat radiation of traditional LED or Metal Halide systems.
2. The Challenge: The Limitations of Artificial Light
Coral reef ecosystems are highly sensitive to light quality. The client faced three primary hurdles:
- Spectrum Gaps: Artificial lights often struggle to replicate the complete 380nm to 780nm solar spectrum, leading to stunted coral growth or poor coloration.
- Thermal Stress: High-intensity aquarium lights generate significant heat, forcing the use of expensive chillers to keep water temperatures stable.
- Energy Consumption: Running 1000W+ lighting arrays for 10–12 hours a day resulted in unsustainable utility bills.
3. The Solution: Dayluxa S-Series Solar Guidance System
Dayluxa installed an Active Solar Tracking Collector on the building’s rooftop, connected via High-Purity Quartz Optical Fibers to the basement aquarium.
- Technology Used: Dayluxa S-1200 Active Tracker.
- Transmission: 25-meter Quartz Fiber bundle (Low attenuation).
- Delivery: Custom-engineered Sunlight Diffusers mounted 30cm above the water surface.
4. Technical Performance & Comparison
By switching to Dayluxa‘s fiber optic daylighting, the facility achieved "Real Ocean" conditions.
| Feature | Artificial LED/MH System | Dayluxa Solar System |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Synthetic Diodes | 100% Real Sunlight |
| Spectrum | Narrow Peaks | Full Continuous Spectrum |
| Heat Transfer | High (Infrared Radiation) | Zero (Cold Light Source) |
| PAR Value | Fluctuates | High & Stable (Natural Cycle) |
5. Results: Growth & Vitality
After six months of operation, the biological results were definitive:
- Enhanced Calcification: SPS corals showed a 25% increase in growth rate compared to previous artificial setups due to the high PAR (Photosynthetic Active Radiation) levels.
- Color Restoration: Natural UV-filtered sunlight brought out deep fluorescent pigments in Acropora species that were previously dull.
- Ecosystem Stability: The absence of artificial heat stabilized the water temperature, reducing the chiller's workload by 70%.
"The Dayluxa system doesn't just light up the tank; it brings the ocean's heartbeat into our facility. Our corals are thriving in ways we never thought possible in a basement."— Chief Marine Biologist