T5's, Kessil, Maxspect - Page 2

Kies1 · 07/26/2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmplank86

Yep it was the same height. I get its more money, I'm just showing my results.....

Did not mean anything by my comment, just pondering whether it would be a noticeable difference on my tank and not a waste of money

moondoggy4 · 07/26/2015, 08:20 PM

Kies1 what size is your tank? I would think with a 48'' tank a 300 would not need the 120 degree optics.

Bmplank86 · 07/26/2015, 08:33 PM

Hard to tell. Raise it as high as you can. If you have access to a par meter it would greatly help you

MizTanks · 07/26/2015, 10:01 PM

What are the dimensions of your tank? Is that the 27" Razor?

igadget56 · 07/26/2015, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bpb

Both look and function great. I just love the look of dual kessils though. You'll likely get much faster growth from the maxspect lights though

Why would you say this?

SkullV · 07/27/2015, 12:10 AM

I hate my razor, way too many white chips and too many "blue" instead of "royal blue." Back to DIY LED or a nice DIY LED/T5 hybrid.

CoralsAddiction · 07/27/2015, 12:19 AM

Razor is a great light.

Kies1 · 07/27/2015, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Kies1 what size is your tank? I would think with a 48'' tank a 300 would not need the 120 degree optics.

Standard 90 gallon and yes I think the standard optics work well, but you know when there is something to add or change it is always intriguing. Have had great success with this light, think I will save the money for something else. It is a great light and in my opinion totally under rated.

illuminata · 11/03/2016, 12:18 PM

So I switched my lighting again. I now have a single Radion xr30w with the tir wide lense.

The top photo is the factory lense. The bottom photo has the wide lense. You can see the vortechs are getting more light now.

mpierce · 11/03/2016, 01:11 PM

That pic doesn't seem to be working.

A sea K · 11/03/2016, 02:03 PM

Been running the 120 watt razor for 2 years over my 30gal and have been very pleased. Saw some kessils at the LFS just prior to my upgrade to a new 80 gal and really liked them. The only way I could to see to solve which direction to go was actually simple, use both.
Now I have the 120 watt razor and two kessil 160's over my new 80 gal and I'm luvin it.

illuminata · 11/03/2016, 02:49 PM

Hmmm, how let's see if this works

07/26/2015, 10:01 PM	#29
MizTanks Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marquette, Michigan Posts: 98	What are the dimensions of your tank? Is that the 27" Razor? __________________ Those who matter don't mind. Those who mind don't matter! Current Tank Info: Nano reef

11/03/2016, 01:11 PM	#35
mpierce Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: EC, WI Posts: 133	That pic doesn't seem to be working. __________________ 40B / 20L sump, custom stand - Kessil A160WE, RO 110 classic, Kalk dosing, Apex, MP10QD http://www.tcmas.org/v4/forums/showthread.php?49391-Pierce-s-40-breeder 120 - RETIRED

11/03/2016, 02:03 PM	#36
A sea K Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Branford Fl Posts: 3,024	Been running the 120 watt razor for 2 years over my 30gal and have been very pleased. Saw some kessils at the LFS just prior to my upgrade to a new 80 gal and really liked them. The only way I could to see to solve which direction to go was actually simple, use both. Now I have the 120 watt razor and two kessil 160's over my new 80 gal and I'm luvin it. __________________ I am not a pro so excuse me if I'm wrong. Current Tank Info: 30gal Deep Blue rimless 9/10/2014, 80gal Deep Blue rimless 40gal sump/refugium 9/11/16 LPS reef, 2 x Kessil A160 with a single Maxspect Razor, RO Prime 150INT skimmer, Sicce 3 return pump, Vortech MP40 and MP10

07/26/2015, 08:20 PM	#27
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	Kies1 what size is your tank? I would think with a 48'' tank a 300 would not need the 120 degree optics.

07/26/2015, 08:33 PM	#28
Bmplank86 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 52	Hard to tell. Raise it as high as you can. If you have access to a par meter it would greatly help you

07/27/2015, 12:10 AM	#31
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	I hate my razor, way too many white chips and too many "blue" instead of "royal blue." Back to DIY LED or a nice DIY LED/T5 hybrid.

07/27/2015, 12:19 AM	#32
CoralsAddiction Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: L.A./Tahoe Posts: 6,003	Razor is a great light.

11/03/2016, 12:18 PM	#34
illuminata Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Union City Posts: 127	So I switched my lighting again. I now have a single Radion xr30w with the tir wide lense. The top photo is the factory lense. The bottom photo has the wide lense. You can see the vortechs are getting more light now.