Kessil Club - Page 9

Newbie Aquarist · 02/23/2015, 12:32 PM

Remember the less intensity the less par. I think the minimum for the 360WE are 12 inches above the water. You could Try that and slowly raise the intensities 5 percent until you hit the sweet spot and see what happens. Just a suggestion.

4corners · 02/23/2015, 01:38 PM

With the 360we @ 12 inch height (above water line) it will send direct light wide of the tank (24"x24") so I was thinking that was too high and wasteful. Hmmm..

Scorpius · 02/23/2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by metro6775

Same here and I run them less than 50%.

I run 25% max intensity on my 18in sq. cube.

itzonlithai · 02/23/2015, 09:43 PM

Count me in on the Kessil Club! Just set the tank up last week.

exray · 02/23/2015, 11:27 PM

I'm setting up a 48x30x20 mixed reef. I'm thinking 3 x 360we. What u think

Tcook · 02/23/2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by itzonlithai

Count me in on the Kessil Club! Just set the tank up last week.

You're not getting away with that post. Full specs requested

Theokie · 02/23/2015, 11:54 PM

My temporary light holder while I work on my setup, 48x48x20, with 4 360we's

Untitled by MechEcub

I'm hoping to loose the zip ties soon, as my aluminum finally arrived to build my light rack

itzonlithai · 02/24/2015, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcook

You're not getting away with that post. Full specs requested

It's a custom Planet Aquariums 66 Gallon 36x24x17 with external overflow drilled for herbie style drain. It's just cycling right now. Might start a build thread soon.

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Originally Posted by Theokie

My temporary light holder while I work on my setup, 48x48x20, with 4 360we's

Untitled by MechEcub

I'm hoping to loose the zip ties soon, as my aluminum finally arrived to build my light rack

Amazing tank, I've always had a weak spot for shallow cubes. What're those squares on the bottom?

Theokie · 02/24/2015, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by itzonlithai

It's a custom Planet Aquariums 66 Gallon 36x24x17 with external overflow drilled for herbie style drain. It's just cycling right now. Might start a build thread soon.

Amazing tank, I've always had a weak spot for shallow cubes. What're those squares on the bottom?

The squares are ceramic tiles from Alternative Reef, I'm planning to let the entire bottom be covered in corals, be it zoa, acan, gsp... to me all corals are also filters, the more the better. I do have a sand bed in the centre, 18x18x3" to hold my Derasa Clam and allow for wrasses... I will have more pic soon in my build thread.

Theokie · 02/24/2015, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Theokie

My temporary light holder while I work on my setup, 48x48x20, with 4 360we's

Untitled by MechEcub

I'm hoping to loose the zip ties soon, as my aluminum finally arrived to build my light rack

a video showing off the kessils, rock hasn't been scaped as I have another 100lbs of dry rock arriving to be mixed in, going for an atoll

Newbie Aquarist · 02/24/2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 4corners

With the 360we @ 12 inch height (above water line) it will send direct light wide of the tank (24"x24") so I was thinking that was too high and wasteful. Hmmm..

It won't be wasteful. If you think that it will you could always lower the light. Just trying to get you more bang for your buck.

Newbie Aquarist · 02/24/2015, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Theokie

a video showing off the kessils, rock hasn't been scaped as I have another 100lbs of dry rock arriving to be mixed in, going for an atoll

https://www.youtube.com/embed/7RJIjFDmdRE

mfaso24 · 02/24/2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

https://www.youtube.com/embed/7RJIjFDmdRE

Oh my god I love that low surface agitation shimmer. That is amazing!

Newbie Aquarist · 02/24/2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mfaso24

Oh my god I love that low surface agitation shimmer. That is amazing!

Just like swimming in the ocean. I love my Kessils.

mfaso24 · 02/24/2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

Just like swimming in the ocean. I love my Kessils.

What do you use for flow? I don't know how I could possibly get such little agitation like that?
Also do you have any sps in there?

Newbie Aquarist · 02/24/2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mfaso24

What do you use for flow? I don't know how I could possibly get such little agitation like that?
Also do you have any sps in there?

As of now I have 2 WP60s full blast and will be adding two more. My system is 99% acros.

Theokie · 02/24/2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mfaso24

What do you use for flow? I don't know how I could possibly get such little agitation like that?
Also do you have any sps in there?

This tank is dedicated to LPS, I will probably put a few monti's in just as I can't resist. I have a par meter so I can take some measurements, though I'm on the road for work for another few days.

I am running a 150 Gyre in each corner, coupled with 2 WP40's in each corner. I run the left Gyre and then pulse the opposite to WP's to break it up.
All controlled with my apex. I also run the Gyre in the vertical orientation, which creates a great race track for the triggers and tangs. It is rather low flow in the video as I was just letting the fish get settled in after being transferred.

I will have more info in my build thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2393628 in order to keep this about the Kessils

mfaso24 · 02/24/2015, 01:53 PM

It seems like this natural looking shimmer is much easier to do with such a large surface area.

mfaso24 · 02/24/2015, 02:41 PM

Do you have to custom make or buy used to get a tank of this dimensions? Or does any manufacturer make them this size

mfaso24 · 02/24/2015, 05:20 PM

Also are you sure that's only 20" tall? Looks a lot taller from the video.

sethd12 · 02/24/2015, 08:38 PM

I am in the slow process of upgrading to a 230 gallon tank from my current 150 cube. I currently have one kessil 350w over my 36x36x26 cube and it lights the tank ok, but has lots of dark shadow spots. It is ok for now but the new tank I want to be able to put corals wherever I choose. The new tanks dimensions are 72x24x31. How many kessils would you guys recommend. Due to the dual glass braces I am thinking 3 would fit great but want to be able to grow all types of corals. One question I have is the depth at 31" worries me a little. Anyone using them with such depth? Also, what is the difference in the 360's and the one I currently have?

Sensei ClamMan · 02/24/2015, 08:44 PM

Love my Kessil's!! But took 5 at 100% to replace 2x250 and 1x400w MH. I would say they appear close to mh briteness.

Sensei ClamMan · 02/24/2015, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sethd12

I am in the slow process of upgrading to a 230 gallon tank from my current 150 cube. I currently have one kessil 350w over my 36x36x26 cube and it lights the tank ok, but has lots of dark shadow spots. It is ok for now but the new tank I want to be able to put corals wherever I choose. The new tanks dimensions are 72x24x31. How many kessils would you guys recommend. Due to the dual glass braces I am thinking 3 would fit great but want to be able to grow all types of corals. One question I have is the depth at 31" worries me a little. Anyone using them with such depth? Also, what is the difference in the 360's and the one I currently have?

I have 5 on my 72" 180 and it's just right but I'd like to add 1 more to make it perfect.

debincalif · 02/24/2015, 09:28 PM

One more question: what's the difference between the a360w and the a360we?

DDon · 02/24/2015, 11:25 PM

The e series is the newer model and 15% (claimed) brighter than the 360w.

02/23/2015, 01:38 PM	#202
4corners Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bloomfield NM Posts: 13	With the 360we @ 12 inch height (above water line) it will send direct light wide of the tank (24"x24") so I was thinking that was too high and wasteful. Hmmm.. __________________ 50g cube +2x14g Biocubes

02/23/2015, 11:27 PM	#205
exray Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Palmdale Ca Posts: 292	I'm setting up a 48x30x20 mixed reef. I'm thinking 3 x 360we. What u think __________________ Exray Current Tank Info: New Setup Comin Soon

02/24/2015, 08:38 PM	#221
sethd12 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 941	I am in the slow process of upgrading to a 230 gallon tank from my current 150 cube. I currently have one kessil 350w over my 36x36x26 cube and it lights the tank ok, but has lots of dark shadow spots. It is ok for now but the new tank I want to be able to put corals wherever I choose. The new tanks dimensions are 72x24x31. How many kessils would you guys recommend. Due to the dual glass braces I am thinking 3 would fit great but want to be able to grow all types of corals. One question I have is the depth at 31" worries me a little. Anyone using them with such depth? Also, what is the difference in the 360's and the one I currently have? __________________ -500 gallon mixed reef

02/24/2015, 09:28 PM	#224
debincalif Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 397	One more question: what's the difference between the a360w and the a360we? __________________ 24g JBJ Nano, Kessil a360w, InTank Media Basket, Tunze 9002, VorTech MP10wES, ReefKeeper lite

02/23/2015, 12:32 PM	#201
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Remember the less intensity the less par. I think the minimum for the 360WE are 12 inches above the water. You could Try that and slowly raise the intensities 5 percent until you hit the sweet spot and see what happens. Just a suggestion.

02/23/2015, 09:43 PM	#204
itzonlithai Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 198	Count me in on the Kessil Club! Just set the tank up last week.

02/23/2015, 11:54 PM	#207
Theokie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Near Edmonton Ab Posts: 166	My temporary light holder while I work on my setup, 48x48x20, with 4 360we's Untitled by MechEcub I'm hoping to loose the zip ties soon, as my aluminum finally arrived to build my light rack

02/24/2015, 01:53 PM	#218
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	It seems like this natural looking shimmer is much easier to do with such a large surface area.

02/24/2015, 02:41 PM	#219
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	Do you have to custom make or buy used to get a tank of this dimensions? Or does any manufacturer make them this size

02/24/2015, 05:20 PM	#220
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	Also are you sure that's only 20" tall? Looks a lot taller from the video.

02/24/2015, 11:25 PM	#225
DDon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brentwood,CA Posts: 776	The e series is the newer model and 15% (claimed) brighter than the 360w.