Kessil Club - Page 22

Coelli · 04/27/2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fishin710

So I've been running my A160we for 2 weeks now in my 10 gallon and I have seen my rocks start to turn very green. My phosphates are zero and I have never had this issue before with my T5 lights. Is any one else dealing with this? My light is 8" above the water and I hit 40% max intensity with 40% color at my peak cycle.

Is this a new tank with new rock? Is it algae or the coralline precursor that rocks turn green from? Does it scrub off with a toothbrush?

Mrclayakasins · 04/28/2015, 12:10 AM

Mrclayakasins · 04/28/2015, 11:31 AM

fishin710 · 04/28/2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Coelli

Is this a new tank with new rock? Is it algae or the coralline precursor that rocks turn green from? Does it scrub off with a toothbrush?

My tank is about 4 months old and I have not tried to scrub the rocks yet. I was just concerned that it would affect the health of my tank but I haven't noticed any changes in my test results. I wasn't sure if it was due to my new Kessil light. I have also noticed the snail shells have turned green. I have the intensity set at 40% because I notice my corals start to stretch if I turn it down. I currently have a sunrise/sunset mode set and I was even going to up my intensity a little bit due to my mushroom coral stretching at the 40% intensity.

Coelli · 04/29/2015, 08:47 AM

Take a (new) toothbrush and gently scrub at the green. If it's not hairy and doesn't come off, it's coralline precursor and you're fine.

Mrclayakasins · 04/29/2015, 11:18 AM

Front side

BlurrVT · 05/01/2015, 06:44 AM

Looking for recommendations. Tank is 48w x 18h x 13d with a center brace. I was thinking 3 160we, but want to make sure I will have enough light at the sand bed. I also don't want the lighting to limit what I can keep in the tank. I appreciate any advice.

Newbie Aquarist · 05/01/2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BlurrVT

Looking for recommendations. Tank is 48w x 18h x 13d with a center brace. I was thinking 3 160we, but want to make sure I will have enough light at the sand bed. I also don't want the lighting to limit what I can keep in the tank. I appreciate any advice.

You might be better off with two Kessil 360WEs. Depending on how your rock structure is set.

Newbie Aquarist · 05/01/2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

I ran a 160 over my frag tank and had to turn it down to 25% intensity in order to avoid significant algae growth.

I have also noticed that if I run my Kessils higher that 65% intensity I get algae in the sand.

BlurrVT · 05/01/2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

You might be better off with two Kessil 360WEs. Depending on how your rock structure is set.

Won't the 360WE's bleed over the front and back of the tank heavily?

oblio · 05/01/2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BlurrVT

Won't the 360WE's bleed over the front and back of the tank heavily?

you can sort of adjust the bleed by adjusting the height you run the lights at.

Newbie Aquarist · 05/01/2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by oblio

you can sort of adjust the bleed by adjusting the height you run the lights at.

True.

BlurrVT · 05/01/2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by oblio

you can sort of adjust the bleed by adjusting the height you run the lights at.

And I'll still get enough coverage side to side? Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I'm covered (no pun intended).

Newbie Aquarist · 05/01/2015, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BlurrVT

And I'll still get enough coverage side to side? Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I'm covered (no pun intended).

Trust your covered.

SilverOne · 05/03/2015, 08:25 PM

Hello! Thanks for starting this thread! Joining the Kessil Club. Have 3 - A360we + spectral controller on a 125 gallon tank.

Here is my schedule

Time Color Intensity
14:00 0% 15%
16:00 20% 50%
18:00 50% 100%
20:00 75% 100%
22:00 40% 50%
23:59 0% 0%

dymaxiun · 05/03/2015, 08:45 PM

Silver - what is your tanks dimensions?

SilverOne · 05/03/2015, 08:54 PM

Its a 125 gallon. I believe its 72.5″ x 18.5″ x 23.4″

ca1ore · 05/03/2015, 10:51 PM

I continue to be very happy with the Kessils on my tank. They are not the sole lighting, as I still run my dual reefbreeders, but the color and growth has been fantastic .....

The tank actually looks brighter in person, but I've close down the aperture on my camera to cut down on glare. I'm running three 360 and two 160 to 80% intensity and 70% color over my 30" tall tank.

Newbie Aquarist · 05/04/2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

I continue to be very happy with the Kessils on my tank. They are not the sole lighting, as I still run my dual reefbreeders, but the color and growth has been fantastic .....

The tank actually looks brighter in person, but I've close down the aperture on my camera to cut down on glare. I'm running three 360 and two 160 to 80% intensity and 70% color over my 30" tall tank.

Looks good.

SilverOne · 05/04/2015, 10:43 AM

Looks very good ca1ore! Amazing!

zachfishman · 05/04/2015, 11:37 AM

Anyone running an A160 on a 20" cube? Im torn between the A160 and picking up a used A350W.

pelphrey · 05/04/2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by zachfishman

Anyone running an A160 on a 20" cube? Im torn between the A160 and picking up a used A350W.

I'm curious about this also. I'm in the process of building my first reef (27 gallon cube 20x20x18H) and researching lights. I love the simplicity of these lights and the mount, not to mention with my small foot print I don't want a ton of light spilling over.

Phludd · 05/06/2015, 03:12 PM

I joined the Kessil club earlier this week. I installed an a360WE over my 29gal BioCube. I am currently using it WITH my 150w metal halide. Yep that’s right an a360WE and MH over a 29gal cube. I love it. I have been looking for a nice way to bring bright blue light with dusk/dawn options to supplement my MH.
For the last 2 years I have been using my MH with a Fluval Full Spectrum LED strip laid across the top of my BioCube. This has really spoiled me and my coral on how bright this combo is. BUT iy lacked a decent blue spectrum and had no dusk/dawn options.
I first tried the ReefRadiance Dm-165p+. I didnt really care for the color spectrum it put out, it seemed overly violet. Plus it had a bad disco effect in my BioCube. I would always see separate bands of green and red on rocks and in coral shadows. It was very distracting, so I decided to sell it.
Once I put my MH back on the tank, I was amazed at how much better and brighter it looked.
So I had decided that the MH would be staying and that I needed something to supplement it with.
I was torn between the XR30w and the a360WE. If I went with Radion I wouldn’t be able to keep my MH due to its size, plus it was twice as expensive as the a360WE.
When I first installed the Kessil the shimmer was stupid high, especially when you consider the MH already had strong shimmer. So I moved my Mp10 down about 3 inches to lower the surface agitation, and it looks great.
I have been running the Kessil at 50% color and 50% intensity. I absolutely love the look.
For some reason LEDs never photo very well with my Sony NEX5, but here is a photo of it and my MH above my biocube.

My tank is in a transitional stage, so pay no attention to the coral/rockwork.

This first pic is more acurate to actual look of the lighting, the second image the white balance is off but I just wanted to show off my ghetto mount.

Phludd · 05/06/2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pelphrey

I'm curious about this also. I'm in the process of building my first reef (27 gallon cube 20x20x18H) and researching lights. I love the simplicity of these lights and the mount, not to mention with my small foot print I don't want a ton of light spilling over.

I am running mine about 7 inches above my 29gal, which has very similar dimensions. I have a TINY amount of light spill over the front of my tank , but that is only because its not dead center over the tank, due to the MH.
I believe you could use the gooseneck and that puts it between 8-10" above the tank IIRC, and there wouldnt be any spill over.
If you mounted it from the ceiling and raised it up to 12" over the tank there MIGHT be a little.

Phludd · 05/06/2015, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zachfishman

Anyone running an A160 on a 20" cube? Im torn between the A160 and picking up a used A350W.

I would go with the 350, especially if you want to keep some SPS. If its just softies and LPS the a160 would be sufficient as far as the corals go, but I like a bright tank over a dimmer one.

I tested my a360WE brightness turned up to 100% and compared it to my 150w MH, and they were very similar in terms of percieved brightness.

05/03/2015, 08:25 PM	#540
SilverOne Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Harwood Heights, IL Posts: 54	Hello! Thanks for starting this thread! Joining the Kessil Club. Have 3 - A360we + spectral controller on a 125 gallon tank. Here is my schedule Time Color Intensity 14:00 0% 15% 16:00 20% 50% 18:00 50% 100% 20:00 75% 100% 22:00 40% 50% 23:59 0% 0% Last edited by SilverOne; 05/03/2015 at 08:54 PM.

05/03/2015, 08:45 PM	#541
dymaxiun Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 2,245	Silver - what is your tanks dimensions? __________________ 180g DT - Now.. Wet w/ Frags.... Back in the hobby after 6 years void of saltwater....

05/03/2015, 10:51 PM	#543
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	I continue to be very happy with the Kessils on my tank. They are not the sole lighting, as I still run my dual reefbreeders, but the color and growth has been fantastic ..... The tank actually looks brighter in person, but I've close down the aperture on my camera to cut down on glare. I'm running three 360 and two 160 to 80% intensity and 70% color over my 30" tall tank. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

05/04/2015, 11:37 AM	#546
zachfishman Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 3,577	Anyone running an A160 on a 20" cube? Im torn between the A160 and picking up a used A350W. __________________ Patience is a reefer's best tool. Secret Xenia lover. M.S. Marine Biology Staff - Marine Discovery Center, St. Petersburg FL Tampa Bay Reef Club BOD 2018 Current Tank Info: 34g modded Solana

05/06/2015, 03:12 PM	#548
Phludd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 71	I joined the Kessil club earlier this week. I installed an a360WE over my 29gal BioCube. I am currently using it WITH my 150w metal halide. Yep that’s right an a360WE and MH over a 29gal cube. I love it. I have been looking for a nice way to bring bright blue light with dusk/dawn options to supplement my MH. For the last 2 years I have been using my MH with a Fluval Full Spectrum LED strip laid across the top of my BioCube. This has really spoiled me and my coral on how bright this combo is. BUT iy lacked a decent blue spectrum and had no dusk/dawn options. I first tried the ReefRadiance Dm-165p+. I didnt really care for the color spectrum it put out, it seemed overly violet. Plus it had a bad disco effect in my BioCube. I would always see separate bands of green and red on rocks and in coral shadows. It was very distracting, so I decided to sell it. Once I put my MH back on the tank, I was amazed at how much better and brighter it looked. So I had decided that the MH would be staying and that I needed something to supplement it with. I was torn between the XR30w and the a360WE. If I went with Radion I wouldn’t be able to keep my MH due to its size, plus it was twice as expensive as the a360WE. When I first installed the Kessil the shimmer was stupid high, especially when you consider the MH already had strong shimmer. So I moved my Mp10 down about 3 inches to lower the surface agitation, and it looks great. I have been running the Kessil at 50% color and 50% intensity. I absolutely love the look. For some reason LEDs never photo very well with my Sony NEX5, but here is a photo of it and my MH above my biocube. My tank is in a transitional stage, so pay no attention to the coral/rockwork. This first pic is more acurate to actual look of the lighting, the second image the white balance is off but I just wanted to show off my ghetto mount. Last edited by Phludd; 05/06/2015 at 03:35 PM.

04/28/2015, 12:10 AM	#527
Mrclayakasins Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 20

04/28/2015, 11:31 AM	#528
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04/29/2015, 08:47 AM	#530
Coelli Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 1,443	Take a (new) toothbrush and gently scrub at the green. If it's not hairy and doesn't come off, it's coralline precursor and you're fine.

04/29/2015, 11:18 AM	#531
Mrclayakasins Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 20	Front side

05/01/2015, 06:44 AM	#532
BlurrVT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 47	Looking for recommendations. Tank is 48w x 18h x 13d with a center brace. I was thinking 3 160we, but want to make sure I will have enough light at the sand bed. I also don't want the lighting to limit what I can keep in the tank. I appreciate any advice.

05/03/2015, 08:54 PM	#542
SilverOne Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Harwood Heights, IL Posts: 54	Its a 125 gallon. I believe its 72.5″ x 18.5″ x 23.4″

05/04/2015, 10:43 AM	#545
SilverOne Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Harwood Heights, IL Posts: 54	Looks very good ca1ore! Amazing!