Upgrade your Kessil AP9X with the Printed Reef 17" Light Shade, engineered to increase PAR, reduce light spill, and sharpen the visual clarity of your reef tank.

Built using the same proven shading technology as our other best-selling light shades — including:

AquaIllumination Blade Light Shade
➡️ https://printedreef.com/products/aquaillumination-blade-light-shade

and the ReefBreeders Meridian Light Shade
➡️ https://printedreef.com/products/reefbreeders-meridian-light-shade-for-meridian-11-24-35-45-63 —

This AP9X shade has been professionally tested with a PAR meter, showing real improvements in usable light penetration.

At 17 inches long, this shade provides full-length coverage designed specifically for the Kessil AP9X.

What’s Included

• 2 AP9X Light Brackets

• 4 Shade Brackets

• 4 Screws

• Modular slide-on mounting system

Installation Is Easy

Simply:

1. Slide and snap the brackets into each end of the light shade, facing inward toward the bulbs so the brackets face each other.

2. Peel off the protective film from each shade panel.

3. Insert the shade panels into the top bracket, then pop them into the lower bracket (the lower bracket is the extended portion).

4. For adjustments, pop the shades back out and loosen the screws under the brackets to choose between:

   • Flared-Out Shade Angle

   • Flat Shade Angle

   • Narrow Shade Angle

This modular system allows you to dial in your perfect shading and viewing experience.

Key Benefits

• Boosts PAR levels — verified through professional PAR testing

• Reduces unwanted light spill & glare for a cleaner viewing experience

• Improves coral growth & coloration by redirecting light back into the tank

• Full-length 17" coverage tailored for the Kessil AP9X

• Reef-safe, heat-resistant materials designed for longevity

• Easy installation with the included bracket system

• Clean, minimal design that blends seamlessly with the AP9X aesthetic

LIGHT NOT INCLUDED