Kessil light temp?

Alex2089 · 07/20/2015, 03:35 PM

Hello, fellow reefers. I have a 16 gallon Nuvo reef and I am switching from China LED to the kessil 150 watt lighting. They offer them in three color temperatures but I'm only interested In two. These lights are fixed into one light temperature. There is 10000k and 15000k. Which one should I get? I have sps ,lps, rose bubble tip Anenome and also planning to get a crocea clam. What light temprerature looks the best and what will be the best for the reef? Please help a brother out.

jayball · 07/20/2015, 05:30 PM

You probably want the 15000k unless you have additional actinic supplementation. Also it is a 34 watt light. 150 is the model number.

sixpackgarage · 07/20/2015, 09:09 PM

Get the A160WE, it's quite a bit more powerful than the older 150 coming in at around 42 Watts. You can also control it with any 0-10vdc controller. I have the Kessil controller and love it. With the 160 series light, you tweak your color temperature to your liking.

Alex2089 · 07/20/2015, 09:55 PM

I cannot afford the adjustable one, and I don't need a lot of wattage it's only a 16 gallon tank. I will not use anything els to light this tank. With that in mind what do you think, i am leaning on 15000k

erichott223 · 07/27/2015, 05:39 PM

Just spend the extra $$ for the a160... It will be worth your $$ and you'll get better growth and lighting. If your going to do it.. Do it right. I'm not trying to be rude but lighting is key. I only wanted a a160 and didn't want to spend the money and two days later just bought the a360w-e and it was worth every penny. I don't know why I didn't upgrade months ago.

sixpackgarage · 07/28/2015, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex2089

I cannot afford the adjustable one, and I don't need a lot of wattage it's only a 16 gallon tank. I will not use anything els to light this tank. With that in mind what do you think, i am leaning on 15000k

IMHO 15K makes the tank look like it's full of windex. I'd save up and get the 160.

minus9 · 07/28/2015, 08:29 AM

Save the $$ and buy the 160, it's worth it.

that Fish Guy · 09/02/2015, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

IMHO 15K makes the tank look like it's full of windex. I'd save up and get the 160.

The 15K Does not look Blue.

The 20K Does.

I use the 20K and recommend it very much.

The others are very very ugly in color.

that Fish Guy · 09/02/2015, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by minus9

Save the $$ and buy the 160, it's worth it.

Not necessarily.

I prefer the 20K A150 and it is 90.00 cheaper too.

P.S. I have an A160 so I have experienced both and prefer the 20K since it looks better and is Cheaper too.

07/20/2015, 03:35 PM	#1
Alex2089 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 21	Kessil light temp? Hello, fellow reefers. I have a 16 gallon Nuvo reef and I am switching from China LED to the kessil 150 watt lighting. They offer them in three color temperatures but I'm only interested In two. These lights are fixed into one light temperature. There is 10000k and 15000k. Which one should I get? I have sps ,lps, rose bubble tip Anenome and also planning to get a crocea clam. What light temprerature looks the best and what will be the best for the reef? Please help a brother out.

07/20/2015, 09:09 PM	#3
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	Get the A160WE, it's quite a bit more powerful than the older 150 coming in at around 42 Watts. You can also control it with any 0-10vdc controller. I have the Kessil controller and love it. With the 160 series light, you tweak your color temperature to your liking. __________________ my build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2512689 my fuge thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2523500 Current Tank Info: DSA NEO 65G reef powered by Kessil

07/20/2015, 05:30 PM	#2
jayball Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,671	You probably want the 15000k unless you have additional actinic supplementation. Also it is a 34 watt light. 150 is the model number.

07/20/2015, 09:55 PM	#4
Alex2089 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 21	I cannot afford the adjustable one, and I don't need a lot of wattage it's only a 16 gallon tank. I will not use anything els to light this tank. With that in mind what do you think, i am leaning on 15000k

07/27/2015, 05:39 PM	#5
erichott223 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 9	Just spend the extra $$ for the a160... It will be worth your $$ and you'll get better growth and lighting. If your going to do it.. Do it right. I'm not trying to be rude but lighting is key. I only wanted a a160 and didn't want to spend the money and two days later just bought the a360w-e and it was worth every penny. I don't know why I didn't upgrade months ago.

07/28/2015, 08:29 AM	#7
minus9 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: I'm in the Valley, Dude! Posts: 1,349	Save the $$ and buy the 160, it's worth it.