Our lighting fixtures are primarily based on two proprietary architectures:
SMT
A commonly used architecture in the market where the LEDs are distributed on an aluminum substrate.
![](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/6338-300x129.png)
Advantages
![SMT_Advantages1 SMT_Advantages1](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SMT_Advantages1-100x100.png)
Excellent coverage effect.
![SMT_Advantages2 SMT_Advantages2](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SMT_Advantages2-100x100.png)
The distributed LEDs help evenly dissipate heat on the surface area of the aluminum substrate.
![SMT_Advantages3 SMT_Advantages3](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SMT_Advantages3-100x100.png)
Simple structure suitable for wide-angle lighting fixtures.
Disadvantages:
![SMT_Disadvantages1 SMT_Disadvantages1](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SMT_Disadvantages1-100x100.png)
Poor color mixing
![SMT_Disadvantages2 SMT_Disadvantages2](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SMT_Disadvantages2-100x100.png)
Requires excellent optical solutions.
![SMT_Disadvantages3 SMT_Disadvantages3](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SMT_Disadvantages3-100x100.png)
Limited penetration and generally used for lighting with different intensity requirements and less complex penetration fields.
Apollo platform
ZOOX’s self-developed circular integrated LED platform that can integrate up to 42 pieces of 45mil LEDs onto an emitting surface smaller than a 1 yen coin.
![](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/芯片完整白55555-188x300.png)
Advantages
![Apollo_platform_Advantages1 Apollo_platform_Advantages1](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Apollo_platform_Advantages1-100x100.png)
Excellent color blending, particularly suitable for multi-spectrum combinations.
![Apollo_platform_Advantages2 Apollo_platform_Advantages2](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Apollo_platform_Advantages2-100x100.png)
Outstanding penetration power.
![Wide range spectrum and effective chips Wide range spectrum and effective chips](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Wide-range-spectrum-and-effective-chips-90x90.png)
Wide range spectrum and effective chips
Disadvantages:
![Apollo_platform_Disadvantages1 Apollo_platform_Disadvantages1](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Apollo_platform_Disadvantages1-100x100.png)
Require effective heat dissipation
![Apollo_platform_Disadvantages2 Apollo_platform_Disadvantages2](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Apollo_platform_Disadvantages2-100x100.png)
Requires excellent optical solutions.
![Require high-tech encapulation Require high-tech encapulation](http://zooxaquarium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Require-high-tech-encapulation-100x100.png)
Require high-tech encapulation
SMT platform
- Shallow reef or fish-only aquarium.
- Low light-demanding plants, vegetables, or plants with very short lighting distances.
- Entry to mid-class lighting fixtures.
Apollo Platform
- Acropora-dominated aquarium.
- Ultra-deep aquarium.
- Complex spectrum design.
- High light-demanding plants, vegetables, or large plants.