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Aquarium & Aquaculture Ponds, Water Gardens LiFEGAREP uAcri Cs , -•••-.-ENE-----_---•-- - -A\QAquarium, Pond & Aquaculture Products AQUARIUM & AQUACULTURE PONDS, WATER GARDENS, & FOUNTAINS Advanced aquarists choose from a proven leader in product innovation, performance and satisfaction. MODULAR FILTRATION SYSTEMS Add Mechanical, Chemical, Heater Module and UV Sterilizer as your needs dictate. BULKHEAD FITTINGS Slip or Threaded in all sizes. FLUIDIZED BED FILTER Completes the ultimate biological ltration system. AQUASTEP PRO® UV Step up to new Lifegard technology to kill disease causing BIO-MATE® micro-organisims. INTELLI-FEED™ FILTRATION MEDIA Aquarium Fish Feeder Available in Solid, or rellable Can digitally feed up to 12 times daily AIRLINE with Carbon, Ceramic or Foam. if needed and keeps sh food dry. BULKHEAD KIT Hides tubing for any Airstone or toy. LED DIGITAL THERMOMETER Submerge to display water temp. Use dry for air temp. Visit our web site at www.lifegardaquatics.com for those hard to nd items... ADAPTERS, BUSHINGS, CLAMPS, QUIET ONE® PUMPS ELBOWS, NIPPLES, SILICONE, TUBING and VALVES. A size and style for every need... quiet... reliable and energy ecient. 53 gph up to 4000 gph. TABLE OF CONTENTS AQUARIUM FILTERS PUMPS AQUASTEP® PRO UV Sterilizer.................... 12 Commercial Self-Priming............................. 15-16 Commercial Cartridge Filters..................... 14 2-Speed Pumps.................................................. 16 Commercial Sand Filters............................... 14 Lifegard® Quiet One® Pumps Commercial M-Series...................................... 14 Aquarium Pumps.......................................... 24-25 Fluidized Bed Filters......................................... 13 Pond & Water Garden Pumps................ 26-27 Lifegard® Modular Filters.............................. 8-9 Fountain Pumps............................................. 28-29 Lifegard® UV Sterilizers................................... 10-11 PG Pumps, Pond Submersibles................ 30 Mechanical,Chemical,Heater Modules..... 9 Utility Pumps........................................................ 16 Modular System Packs................................... 8 Waterfall External Pumps............................. 16 AQUARIUM ACCESSORIES FITTINGS AND VALVES Algae Pads............................................................. 22 Bulkhead Fittings............................................... 35 BioMate® Filter Media Balls.......................... 23 Fittings, Adapters, Valves.............................. 36 Pre-Filter Filter Pads.......................................... 23 POND FILTERS Carbon, Pelletized Activated...................... 23 All-In-One® Submersible............................... 32 CustomFlo® Water System......................... 20-21 Tarpon Sand Filter System........................... 30 Digital Thermometers.................................... 19 Uno, Duo, Trio® Filters..................................... 33 Heaters.................................................................... 6-7 Uno, Duo, Trio® Filter/Pump Kits.............. 33 Intell-Feed® Fish Feeder................................. 18 LED Aquarium Lights...................................... 4-5 POND ACCESSORIES LED Thermometer............................................. 19 Brushes, Nets, Skimmers............................... 34 Scratch Removal Kit......................................... 22 Leaf-Eater®............................................................. 34 Scrubbers............................................................... 22 LED Submersible Pond Lights................... 31 Service Cart Parts Kit....................................... 17 LED Stream Fountain...................................... 31 Test Strips............................................................... 22 Mini-Vac®................................................................ 34 Underwater River.............................................. 19 Pond Test Strips.................................................. 22 UV Bulbs.................................................................. 11 Telescopic Poles................................................. 34 Refer to Price List for Replacement Parts - See price list for further descriptions. Thermometers.................................................... 34 Production colors may vary from those shown in the pictures. 3 Lifegard Power-3 LED LightingSystems Lifegard Power-2 LED LightingSystems High Output Ultra Slim Blue/White Series u New Styles and Features u All Sensibly Priced Ultra Slim Blue/White REEF LED LED Light Lifegard Power-2 and Power-3 LED Lighting Systems Designed for Reef systems. High output (14000K) LED’s deliver full spectrum and light intensity capable of supporting reefs. Unique design and shape of the LED focuses all light inside the aquarium where it is needed. Sizes from 14” up to 54”. Ultra Slim Red/White Plant LED MARINE LED Ultra Slim Blue/White Series Cool running Energy-ecient LED aquarium light xture provides excellent general-purpose lighting for freshwater or marine aquarium. High output (14000K) or Standard (6500K) LED’s deliver full spectrum and light intensity capable of supporting Marine life. Lighting features three-mode ON/OFF switch (Daytime, Lunar and OFF positions) so you can manually transition from daylight to lunar light Adjustable Plastic Stands conditions with ease. Sizes from 12” up to 78”. PLANT LED Waterproof Touch Control Light Switches Ultra Slim Red/White Plant LED Hanging Clips Cool running Energy-ecient LED aquarium light xture provides excellent general-purpose lighting for freshwater and planted aquariums. 6500K LED’s deliver full spectrum and light intensity capable of underwater plant growth. Lighting features three-mode ON/OFF switch (Daytime, Red Spectrum and OFF positions) so you can manually transition from daylight to Adjustable red spectrum light conditions with ease. Sizes from 18” up to 42”. Metal Brackets All Lifegard® LED’s include Rust-Resistant Adjustable Metal Brackets, Adjustable Plastic Stands, Waterproof Touch Control Light Switches, Power Cord and Hanging Clips. 4 LIFEGARD® LED AQUARIUM LIGHTS REEF LED Lifegard Power 2™ High Output Double LED Light Designed for Reef Systems. High output (14000K) LED’s deliver full spectrum and light intensity capable of supporting reefs. Unique design and shape of the LED focuses all light inside the aquarium where it is needed. Sizes from 14” up to 30” with adjustable metal brackets or plastic stand, Waterproof Touch Control Light Switches, Power Cord and Hanging Clips. Part Number Description Length Width Depth White LEDs Watts Blue LEDs Watts Color Temp Lumens Power Adapter R800040 14” Power-2 LED Light 14-18” 3.38” .79” 5 1 5 1 14000K 450 Type 5 R800041 18” Power-2 LED Light 18-24” 3.38” .79” 7 1 7 1 14000K 630 Type 1 R800042 24” Power-2 LED Light 24-30” 3.38” .79” 10 1 10 1 14000K 900 Type 1 Power 2 High Output Double LED Light REEF LED Lifegard Power 3™ High Output Triple LED Light Designed for Reef Systems. High output (14000K) LED’s deliver full spectrum and light intensity capable of supporting reefs. Unique design and shape of the LED focuses all light inside the aquarium where it is needed. Sizes from 18” up to 54” with adjustable metal brackets or plastic stand, Waterproof Touch Control Light Switches, Power Cord and Hanging Clips. Part Number Description Length Width Depth White LEDs Watts Blue LEDs Watts Color Temp Lumens Power Adapter R800043 18” Power-3 LED Light 18-24” 4.72” .87” 12 1 6 1 14000K 1350 Type 1 R800044 24” Power-3 LED Light 24-30” 4.72” .87” 16 1 8 1 14000K 1800 Type 2 R800045 30” Power-3 LED Light 30-36” 4.72” .87” 20 1 10 1 14000K 2160 Type 3 R800046 36” Power-3 LED Light 36-42” 4.72” .87” 24 1 12 1 14000K 2700 Type 3 R800047 48” Power-3 LED Light 48-54” 4.72” .87” 32 1 16 1 14000K 3600 Type 4 Power 3 High Output Triple LED Light MARINE LED Lifegard High Output Ultra-Slim Blue/White LED Light Cool running Energy-ecient LED aquarium light xture provide excellent general-purpose lighting for freshwater or marine aquarium. High output (14000K) LED’s deliver full spectrum and light intensity capable of supporting Marine life. Lighting features three-mode ON/OFF switch (Daytime, Lunar and OFF positions) so you can manually transition from daylight to lunar light conditions with ease. Sizes from 18” up to 54” with adjustable metal brackets or plastic stand, Waterproof Touch Control Light Switches, Power Cord and Hanging Clips. Part Number Description Length Width Depth White LEDs Watts Blue LEDs Watts Color Temp Lumens Power Adapter R800060 18” High Output Ultra Slim 18-24” 3.38” .65” 40 0.18 20 0.18 14000K 880 Type 1 R800061 24” High Output Ultra Slim 24-30” 3.38” .65” 56 0.18 28 0.18 14000K 1232 Type 1 R800062 30” High Output Ultra Slim 30-36” 3.38” .65” 73 0.18 36 0.18 14000K 1606 Type 1 R800063 36” High Output Ultra Slim 36-42” 3.38” .65” 88 0.18 44 0.18 14000K 1936 Type 1 High Output Ultra-Slim Blue/White LED Light R800064 48” High Output Ultra Slim 48-54” 3.38” .65” 120 0.18 60 0.18 14000K 2640 Type 1 FRESHWATER LED Lifegard Ultra-Slim Blue/White LED Light Cool running Energy-ecient LED aquarium light xture provide excellent general-purpose lighting for freshwater or marine aquarium. Standard (6500K) LED’s deliver full spectrum and light intensity capable of supporting Marine life. Lighting features three-mode ON/OFF switch (Daytime, Lunar and OFF positions) so you can manually transition from daylight to lunar light conditions with ease. Sizes from 12” up to 78” with adjustable metal brackets
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