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CB Ultrathin LED
- Made for tanks
- 50–90 cm tanks
- Power
- 26–55 W
Low-tech planted and community tanks where you just need decent white light.
5 models
Twinstar · Bar / clip-on
Twinstar E Series Ver.5
Twinstar's mid-power line, sitting under the S Series in output but using the same fifth-generation LED mix of six colour channels plus dedicated plant-growth diodes. It suits planted tanks with a mix of easy and moderately demanding plants, and it comes in seven sizes from a 20 cm nano up to a 120 cm show tank.
Updated
13–79 W7 models
Will it suit my tank?
cm long
Best for
Medium-light planted tanks where you want good colour and app scheduling without paying for the S Series' extra punch.
Worth knowing
Buy the LightControl Pro version if you want to adjust the colour channels; the Standard controller only does brightness and timing.
What stands out
- Seven sizes covering 20 cm to 130 cm tanks
- RGB plus plant-growth LEDs for strong colour rendering, especially on red plants
- Bluetooth app control with timer, 100-step dimming, sunrise/sunset and a 25-day ramp-up planner
- Draws roughly 20% less power than the matching S Series model
- Slim metal body on legs that rest on rimless glass
Models and specs
| Model | Made for tanks | Length | Power | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200ETWSEV200 | 20–25 cm | 18 cm | 13 W | 900 lm |
| 300ETWSEV300 | 30–36 cm | 28 cm | 19 W | 1,200 lm |
| 450ETWSEV450 | 45–50 cm | 43 cm | 31 W | 2,100 lm |
| 600ETWSEV600 | 60–70 cm | 57 cm | 49 W | 3,000 lm |
| 750ETWSEV750 | 75–80 cm | 75 cm | 60 W | 3,700 lm |
| 900ETWSEV900 | 90–100 cm | 87 cm | 69 W | 4,000 lm |
| 1200ETWSEV1200 | 120–130 cm | 110 cm | 79 W | 4,600 lm |
- Brand
- Twinstar
- Spectrum
- RGB + plant-growth LEDs (6 colour channels)
- Control
- Bluetooth app (LightControl Pro with 4-channel colour, or LightControl Standard)
- Dimming
- 100 steps, sunrise/sunset up to 60 min
- Mounting
- Rim legs
- LED lifespan
- 20,000 h
- Finish
- Metal
Figures from the maker's published specifications. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
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- Made for tanks
- 45–90 cm tanks
- Power
- 40–72 W
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- Made for tanks
- 30–140 cm tanks
- Power
- 32–96 W
Medium-light planted tanks from nano to large that want a simple, bright, app-controlled bar at a fair price.
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- Made for tanks
- 20–120 cm tanks
- Power
- 12.7–51.3 W
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7 models
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the Twinstar E Series Ver.5, drawn from its specs.
What size tank does the Twinstar E Series Ver.5 fit?
It comes in 7 sizes: 200E for 20–25 cm tanks, 300E for 30–36 cm tanks, 450E for 45–50 cm tanks, 600E for 60–70 cm tanks, 750E for 75–80 cm tanks, 900E for 90–100 cm tanks, 1200E for 120–130 cm tanks. Choose the one that matches your tank length.
How much power does the Twinstar E Series Ver.5 use?
From about 13 W on the smallest model to 79 W on the largest, at full output. Most planted tanks run lights below full power.
Who is the Twinstar E Series Ver.5 best for?
Medium-light planted tanks where you want good colour and app scheduling without paying for the S Series' extra punch.
Is there anything to watch out for with the Twinstar E Series Ver.5?
Buy the LightControl Pro version if you want to adjust the colour channels; the Standard controller only does brightness and timing.
What are the alternatives to the Twinstar E Series Ver.5?
Other lights worth comparing: Boyu CB Ultrathin LED, Boyu ZN WiFi LED, Chihiros A II Max. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.