IN STOCK (for now!): Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue

MarineDepot · 12/05/2014, 09:49 AM

We are pleased to report we now have the Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue in stock!

The catch: we have a very limited supply—so get yours before they're gone!

Shimmer
Beautiful, unrivaled shimmer gives the look of natural sunlight on the ocean floor.

Spectrum
Kessil is the only company to manufacture all LED arrays in-house with custom spectral blends specifically tailored to meet aquarist needs.

UV
A proprietary blend of UV light enhances coral growth and color.

Penetration
Patented Dense Matrix LED™ tehcnology concentrates multiple LED chips into an array, creating a powerful light source with better and deeper penetration, without sacrificing coverage. E-Series LEDs are 15% brighter.

Color Mixing
Different wavelengths within a single LED array are seamlessly blended before leaving the light, emitting a uniform color with widespread coverage.

Design
High performance and low maintenance. Simple and compact units feature quiet operation, innovative heat management and efficient, long-lasting LED construction.

Tunable
Tune the spectrum and intensity for a personalized look. Kessil Logic™ maintains consistent output across the spectrum. 10,000K to Actinic.

Controllable
Compatible with 0~10V external controllers. Daisy-chain multiple lights for seamless control from a single source.

Specifications

Color Spectrum: 10,000K – Actinic
Fixture Dimensions: 4" x 2.48" (Length x Diameter)
Coverage Area (fish-only and soft corals): up to 24" surface diameter
Coverage Area (mixed reef with LPS or SPS corals): up to 18" surface diameter
Power Supply: 100-240 VAC (Input), 19-24V DC (Output)
Power Usage: 40W

The Kessil A160WE is also Apex Ready! Click the insignia below for details:

mnkykng77 · 12/05/2014, 02:11 PM

Sweet! Just purchased some for my tank

MarineDepot · 12/05/2014, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnkykng77

Sweet! Just purchased some for my tank

Perfect! Thank you for shopping with us!!! You got in just in the nick of the time. I think we're going to sell out today. We have 2 left.

Please let us know what you think about the light in a product review on our website once you've had it up and running for a bit. They really help out other shoppers!

mnkykng77 · 12/05/2014, 02:26 PM

Will do. I believe Amy helped me and she was wonderful and helped me secure the 3 that I wanted. Great customer service!

MarineDepot · 12/05/2014, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mnkykng77

Will do. I believe Amy helped me and she was wonderful and helped me secure the 3 that I wanted. Great customer service!

I just forwarded your feedback over to Amy. Many customers she speaks to or exchanges emails with just ask for her directly because she's so good. We actually prefer building relationships that way so we are more familiar with your aquarium.

Raul-7 · 12/11/2014, 05:11 PM

How many over a 75G?

MarineDepot · 12/11/2014, 05:18 PM

If the aquarium is 3' wide and is a mixed reef, you can get away with two A160WE's.

If the aquarium is 4' wide and/or if you are looking to keep a lot of SPS corals, the better option would then be two A360WE's.

JWClark · 01/10/2015, 06:27 AM

Thinking about switching to these for a standard 125 from my ATI sunpower. For a mixed reef w/ SPS would four work?

I have one center brace so would hang 2 per 3ft section. Worried about penetration to the bottom. Tank is the standard 21 inch height.

Thanks

MarineDepot · 01/12/2015, 11:11 AM

Hi JWClark,

Thanks for your inquiry. 4 Kessil's on your 6' 125 gallon mixed-reef should work nicely. You will want to place the lower-light corals towards the bottom half and the SPS corals towards the upper half. 21" depth is no problem as long as you place the corals according to their light requirements.

If you have any other questions, please let us know.

JWClark · 01/14/2015, 10:56 AM

Thanks. Would it be better to go w/ 2 360WEs each 1ft from the center and a 160 on each side?

MarineDepot · 01/14/2015, 11:29 AM

Hi JWClark, That would be a good option as well. The A360WE are more powerful so it will give you more flexibility just in case you need/want more light. If you are planning to use the Kessil Spectral Controller, this will also work out nicely as the controller has two channels so you can control the A160WE's on one channel and the A360WE's on the other.

jonnyu · 01/28/2015, 10:25 PM

Could I grow sps with 4 160we or 5 160we? On my 180 ? Or should I go with 3 360we?

MarineDepot · 01/29/2015, 12:29 PM

Hi Jonnyu,

The three 360WE's would be the better option for your aquarium. Each A360WE is more than double the power of a A160WE (86W vs 40W).

bryanr · 02/09/2015, 06:14 PM

I'm looking at doing either the A160we or the a360we over an 8'x2'x2' FOWLR. Any recommendation?

MarineDepot · 02/09/2015, 06:36 PM

Each of the A360W will cover up to 24" area. For a FOWLR you could probably get a bit wider spread out of them by mounting higher. With such a long tank I would say a minimum of x3 for even light spread and x4 for best coverage.

-Robert F.

SPotter · 02/10/2015, 11:48 AM

thinking about switching to the a160's on my frag tank. its 44x24x12 will two be enough?

MarineDepot · 02/10/2015, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPotter

thinking about switching to the a160's on my frag tank. its 44x24x12 will two be enough?

Yes, two of the A160WE would be perfect for a 12" deep frag tank.

Cal1415 · 02/26/2015, 10:25 AM

I'm thinking about these for my Red Sea reefer 350 that is 47"x20x 21"deep. Would 2 160s be ok for just soft corals?

MarineDepot · 02/26/2015, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal1415

I'm thinking about these for my Red Sea reefer 350 that is 47"x20x 21"deep. Would 2 160s be ok for just soft corals?

For a tank of this size, I would typically recommend two of the A360WE instead to get full, even coverage. With the A160W, you would end up with dark spots on the edges of the tank and be limited with corals. For soft corals, the A160WE will provide plenty of light penetration but the spread may not look all that great.

blackbear · 03/05/2015, 10:40 AM

thinking of getting these for a nuvo fusion 20 tank that i have (24x15x13). mostly soft corals. would one suffice?

MarineDepot · 03/05/2015, 11:36 AM

Hi Blackbear,

A single A160WE should be fine for soft corals. If you are using the gooseneck, you will also want to use the angle adapter so you can elevate the light a little higher to get a wider coverage. Do keep in mind the two ends of the tank will be slightly dimmer: however, it should be fine for soft corals.

candcreef · 04/06/2015, 12:31 AM

Would two a160We tuna blues be bright enough for sps coral in my 36 gal bow front?
length:30"
width:11"
height:21"

MarineDepot · 04/06/2015, 10:16 AM

Hi candcreef, Each A160WE can cover 18"x18", so two should work great for a 36 gallon bow front.

BryceReef · 07/01/2015, 11:48 PM

I have a nano reef currently running T5s and I'm wanting to swap to LEDS. The dimensions of the display is 20 long 12 wide and 20 deep. Is 1 a160we enough to keep all lps I currently have hammers and I'm aiming to go all hammer/torches/frogspawns.

MarineDepot · 07/02/2015, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BryceReef

I have a nano reef currently running T5s and I'm wanting to swap to LEDS. The dimensions of the display is 20 long 12 wide and 20 deep. Is 1 a160we enough to keep all lps I currently have hammers and I'm aiming to go all hammer/torches/frogspawns.

Hi BryceReef,

For LPS corals, the Kessil A160WE should work well for your aquarium.

We love euphyllia corals

One of our staff has a nice euphyllia garden in his tank.

Here is a link to the blog: A Euphoric Ecoscape of Euphyllias

12/05/2014, 09:49 AM	#1
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	IN STOCK (for now!): Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue We are pleased to report we now have the Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue in stock! The catch: we have a very limited supply—so get yours before they're gone! Shimmer Beautiful, unrivaled shimmer gives the look of natural sunlight on the ocean floor. Spectrum Kessil is the only company to manufacture all LED arrays in-house with custom spectral blends specifically tailored to meet aquarist needs. UV A proprietary blend of UV light enhances coral growth and color. Penetration Patented Dense Matrix LED™ tehcnology concentrates multiple LED chips into an array, creating a powerful light source with better and deeper penetration, without sacrificing coverage. E-Series LEDs are 15% brighter. Color Mixing Different wavelengths within a single LED array are seamlessly blended before leaving the light, emitting a uniform color with widespread coverage. Design High performance and low maintenance. Simple and compact units feature quiet operation, innovative heat management and efficient, long-lasting LED construction. Tunable Tune the spectrum and intensity for a personalized look. Kessil Logic™ maintains consistent output across the spectrum. 10,000K to Actinic. Controllable Compatible with 0~10V external controllers. Daisy-chain multiple lights for seamless control from a single source. Specifications Color Spectrum: 10,000K – Actinic Fixture Dimensions: 4" x 2.48" (Length x Diameter) Coverage Area (fish-only and soft corals): up to 24" surface diameter Coverage Area (mixed reef with LPS or SPS corals): up to 18" surface diameter Power Supply: 100-240 VAC (Input), 19-24V DC (Output) Power Usage: 40W The Kessil A160WE is also Apex Ready! Click the insignia below for details:

12/05/2014, 02:11 PM	#2
mnkykng77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	Sweet! Just purchased some for my tank __________________ Current: 120g(60x18x24), R-200 refugium, Aquamaxx EM200, Kessil A160we (x3)

12/05/2014, 02:26 PM	#4
mnkykng77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 270	Will do. I believe Amy helped me and she was wonderful and helped me secure the 3 that I wanted. Great customer service! __________________ Current: 120g(60x18x24), R-200 refugium, Aquamaxx EM200, Kessil A160we (x3)

01/10/2015, 06:27 AM	#8
JWClark Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MD Posts: 576	Thinking about switching to these for a standard 125 from my ATI sunpower. For a mixed reef w/ SPS would four work? I have one center brace so would hang 2 per 3ft section. Worried about penetration to the bottom. Tank is the standard 21 inch height. Thanks __________________ Back after a 13yr hiatus--much to my wife's dismay. Though she sure loves looking at the tank and feeding the fish! Current Tank Info: Reefer 450 seed tank for the retirement 315gal Reef Savvy build.

01/14/2015, 10:56 AM	#10
JWClark Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MD Posts: 576	Thanks. Would it be better to go w/ 2 360WEs each 1ft from the center and a 160 on each side? __________________ Back after a 13yr hiatus--much to my wife's dismay. Though she sure loves looking at the tank and feeding the fish! Current Tank Info: Reefer 450 seed tank for the retirement 315gal Reef Savvy build.

12/11/2014, 05:11 PM	#6
Raul-7 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lomita, CA Posts: 891	How many over a 75G?

12/11/2014, 05:18 PM	#7
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	If the aquarium is 3' wide and is a mixed reef, you can get away with two A160WE's. If the aquarium is 4' wide and/or if you are looking to keep a lot of SPS corals, the better option would then be two A360WE's.

01/12/2015, 11:11 AM	#9
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Hi JWClark, Thanks for your inquiry. 4 Kessil's on your 6' 125 gallon mixed-reef should work nicely. You will want to place the lower-light corals towards the bottom half and the SPS corals towards the upper half. 21" depth is no problem as long as you place the corals according to their light requirements. If you have any other questions, please let us know.

01/14/2015, 11:29 AM	#11
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Hi JWClark, That would be a good option as well. The A360WE are more powerful so it will give you more flexibility just in case you need/want more light. If you are planning to use the Kessil Spectral Controller, this will also work out nicely as the controller has two channels so you can control the A160WE's on one channel and the A360WE's on the other.

01/28/2015, 10:25 PM	#12
jonnyu Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,038	Could I grow sps with 4 160we or 5 160we? On my 180 ? Or should I go with 3 360we?

01/29/2015, 12:29 PM	#13
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Hi Jonnyu, The three 360WE's would be the better option for your aquarium. Each A360WE is more than double the power of a A160WE (86W vs 40W).

02/09/2015, 06:14 PM	#14
bryanr Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 67	I'm looking at doing either the A160we or the a360we over an 8'x2'x2' FOWLR. Any recommendation?

02/09/2015, 06:36 PM	#15
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Each of the A360W will cover up to 24" area. For a FOWLR you could probably get a bit wider spread out of them by mounting higher. With such a long tank I would say a minimum of x3 for even light spread and x4 for best coverage. -Robert F.

02/10/2015, 11:48 AM	#16
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	thinking about switching to the a160's on my frag tank. its 44x24x12 will two be enough? __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

02/26/2015, 10:25 AM	#18
Cal1415 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: South florida Posts: 5	I'm thinking about these for my Red Sea reefer 350 that is 47"x20x 21"deep. Would 2 160s be ok for just soft corals?

03/05/2015, 10:40 AM	#20
blackbear Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 89	thinking of getting these for a nuvo fusion 20 tank that i have (24x15x13). mostly soft corals. would one suffice?

03/05/2015, 11:36 AM	#21
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Hi Blackbear, A single A160WE should be fine for soft corals. If you are using the gooseneck, you will also want to use the angle adapter so you can elevate the light a little higher to get a wider coverage. Do keep in mind the two ends of the tank will be slightly dimmer: however, it should be fine for soft corals.

04/06/2015, 12:31 AM	#22
candcreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 5	Would two a160We tuna blues be bright enough for sps coral in my 36 gal bow front? length:30" width:11" height:21"

04/06/2015, 10:16 AM	#23
MarineDepot Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,129	Hi candcreef, Each A160WE can cover 18"x18", so two should work great for a 36 gallon bow front.

07/01/2015, 11:48 PM	#24
BryceReef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 2	I have a nano reef currently running T5s and I'm wanting to swap to LEDS. The dimensions of the display is 20 long 12 wide and 20 deep. Is 1 a160we enough to keep all lps I currently have hammers and I'm aiming to go all hammer/torches/frogspawns.