{"product_id":"aquaillumination-ext-kit-suspension-sol-vega","title":"EXT Hanging Kit — 96 in. Adjustable Cables for AI Sol and Vega - AquaIllumination","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEXT Hanging Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e suspends an \u003cstrong\u003eAI Sol\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eAI Vega\u003c\/strong\u003e lighting module above your aquarium, using \u003cstrong\u003e96 inch (8 foot)\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a previous-generation part. Here's the straight story on what that means.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Read This Before Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things to know, and we'd rather tell you now than have you disappointed when the box arrives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. EXT rails are required and sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit only works with EXT rails. We don't stock them, and because the EXT system is a previous generation, we can't order them either. If you already have your rails, great. If not, this kit won't do anything for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. It's a legacy part.\u003c\/strong\u003e The AI Sol and AI Vega left AquaIllumination's catalog years ago, and so did the EXT system. We have one unit, and when it's gone it won't be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne specific person: someone still running an \u003cstrong\u003eAI Sol or AI Vega\u003c\/strong\u003e, who \u003cstrong\u003ealready has EXT rails\u003c\/strong\u003e, and wants to move from a tank mount to suspension — or replace a worn kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf that's you: these parts have become hard to find in Canada. This one is new, in the box, in Laval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Kit Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with EXT rails, it lets you hang \u003cstrong\u003eone or several\u003c\/strong\u003e fixtures above the tank. The 96 inch adjustable cables let you pick the height — 8 feet covers just about any residential ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advantage of suspension is the same in 2012 as in 2026: your tank rim stays clear, and you tune the fixture height instead of living with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note on Sourcing — We'll Be Straight With You\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaIllumination \u003cstrong\u003eno longer documents the EXT system\u003c\/strong\u003e on its site. The specs above (96 inch cables, rails in black and silver, AI Sol and Vega compatibility) come from \u003cstrong\u003eCoralVue, AquaIllumination's distributor\u003c\/strong\u003e — not from the manufacturer directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome distribution sources also mention Hydra HD compatibility through EXT rails. We haven't confirmed that with AquaIllumination, so we won't claim it. \u003cstrong\u003eIf that's your situation, write us before ordering\u003c\/strong\u003e and we'll look at it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e AI Sol and AI Vega modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCables:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustable, 96in. (8ft.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXT rails:\u003c\/strong\u003e required, not included, not sold here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e previous-generation part — not restocked once sold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec source:\u003c\/strong\u003e CoralVue, AquaIllumination distributor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIf You're Replacing Rather Than Repairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn AI Sol or Vega is a fine machine that's had its run — but the performance gap against today's LEDs is enormous, in spectrum and in power draw both. If you're torn between fixing the mount and changing the fixture, write us: we'll tell you honestly what's worth it in your case, even if the answer is \"keep what you've got.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorized AquaIllumination dealer in Canada with technical support in French. We keep previous-generation parts listed because people are still running those systems, and they deserve to find them somewhere. Write us before ordering if you have any doubt about compatibility. Shipping across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplementary products:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaillumination-hydra-edge-hanging-kit\"\u003eHydra Edge Hanging Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — the modern equivalent: all-included suspension, no rail required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aqua-illumination-prime-hanging-kit-black\"\u003eAI Prime Hanging Kit Black\u003c\/a\u003e — the suspension for Prime fixtures, in brushed aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/hydra-edge-44hd\"\u003eHydra Edge 44HD\u003c\/a\u003e — the current replacement for a Sol or Vega: 95W, Mobius app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/aquaillumination-hms-bracket-hydra-52-64\"\u003eHMS Hydra 52\/64 Bracket\u003c\/a\u003e — the other previous-generation mounting part we keep listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the EXT Hanging Kit work without EXT rails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The kit is for use with EXT rails only, sold separately. We don't stock the rails and can't order them — the EXT system is a previous generation. This kit is for people who already have their rails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long are the EXT kit's cables?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e96 inches, that's 8 feet, and they're adjustable. Per CoralVue, AquaIllumination's distributor, that covers just about any residential ceiling height. AquaIllumination no longer publishes this information on its site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the EXT kit work with a Hydra HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't confirm it. Some distribution sources mention Hydra HD compatibility through EXT rails, but AquaIllumination no longer documents the EXT system — so we won't claim it. Write us with your exact model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you still buy parts for an AI Sol or Vega?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess and less. These fixtures left AquaIllumination's catalog years ago. We keep listed what we have — this one is new, in the box, a single unit. Once it's gone, it won't be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aqua Illumination","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39381383610539,"sku":"","price":64.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/products\/EXT-HangingKit.jpg?v=1774648686","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/aquaillumination-ext-kit-suspension-sol-vega","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}