Kessil Club - Page 11

4corners · 02/28/2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by blrrobinson21

Do you all agree with one 360we over a 24" cube.

+1. I think it is a good fit : Maximum usage for 1 stand alone kessil unit.

itzonlithai · 02/28/2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by blrrobinson21

My goal is for a mixed reef. I like a little bit of everything.

Are the 160's as strong as the 360 with just a narrower spread?

No they're not as strong, but you'll get more than enough light to penetrate 13" of water and you'll have more coverage with two 160 vs a single 360

blrrobinson21 · 02/28/2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by itzonlithai

No they're not as strong, but you'll get more than enough light to penetrate 13" of water and you'll have more coverage with two 160 vs a single 360

What if my tank is 24" deep? Its a true cube, 24'x24"x24"

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by blrrobinson21

My goal is for a mixed reef. I like a little bit of everything.

Are the 160's as strong as the 360 with just a narrower spread?

Yessir.

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by blrrobinson21

What if my tank is 24" deep? Its a true cube, 24'x24"x24"

Same thinking. Depending on the route you're going either one 360WE or two 160WEs.

dailydriven911 · 02/28/2015, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by blrrobinson21

What if my tank is 24" deep? Its a true cube, 24'x24"x24"

I have the narrow A360 and I'd say 24" is max. Here's a picture when I first set it up 14" from surface of water.

blrrobinson21 · 02/28/2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dailydriven911

I have the narrow A360 and I'd say 24" is max. Here's a picture when I first set it up 14" from surface of water.

Nice Tank! I think I might stick with one 360we then, unless I find a good deal on a couple 160we's. I feel like two pendants might look a little funny on a 24" wide tank. Thanks for the help guys.

chillwill007 · 02/28/2015, 01:18 PM

Ok at work and read through like half the thread. But I in the planning faze of a 40 breeder tank 36x18x16. Will 1 360we work or should I just go with a pair of 160we im leaning more towards lps like acro, long tentacle plates duncans a nem and chalices. Ultimately this will be my starter tank and then would like to upgrade to a shallow 80 48x24x17. If I got the 2 160we think I could get away with just adding a 360we when I go up to the shallow 80?

dailydriven911 · 02/28/2015, 01:19 PM

Yep the wide version will give you plenty of coverage good choice. (2) 160's would be nice as you will get less shadows. That's the only drawback with these lights imo.

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dailydriven911

Yep the wide version will give you plenty of coverage good choice. (2) 160's would be nice as you will get less shadows. That's the only drawback with these lights imo.

I totally agree. Stocking plays a role as to which and how many lights you have.

nine9d · 02/28/2015, 03:55 PM

O.k., I'm a little confused. Above, chillwill007 asked if 1 360WE would be good over his 36x18x16 and he was just told it would give him good coverage but the 2-160's would get him less shadows.

blrrobinson21 asked about using one 360we over a 24" cube and was told it would be a good fit.

But when I asked about one 360WE for a 24x12x13 it was suggested for 2 160we's?

Why is that? This tank would be 12" less in length, 6" less in width, and 3" less in height then chill's. I'm just a little confused. Thanks.

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nine9d

O.k., I'm a little confused. Above, chillwill007 asked if 1 360WE would be good over his 36x18x16 and he was just told it would give him good coverage but the 2-160's would get him less shadows.

blrrobinson21 asked about using one 360we over a 24" cube and was told it would be a good fit.

But when I asked about one 360WE for a 24x12x13 it was suggested for 2 160we's?

Why is that? This tank would be 12" less in length, 6" less in width, and 3" less in height then chill's. I'm just a little confused. Thanks.

I think it depends on the goal of the tank. If you're doing sps then I'd suggest more. Of not I'd do one.

nine9d · 02/28/2015, 04:14 PM

Ahhh, o.k. So your saying with the size of a 24" tank, the spread is too thin on the edges?

I imagine the rockscape also has to do with it as well. Being if I had 2 islands off to the sides opposed to and central piece in the center. Are the shadows that bad on the edges from one 360we?

Thanks!

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nine9d

Ahhh, o.k. So your saying with the size of a 24" tank, the spread is too thin on the edges?

I imagine the rockscape also has to do with it as well. Being if I had 2 islands off to the sides opposed to and central piece in the center. Are the shadows that bad on the edges from one 360we?

Thanks!

Yes. But aquascaping will make you or break you. If you do 2 islands and no sps then one. One island with sps, then maybe 2.

nine9d · 02/28/2015, 06:02 PM

O.k. Thanks so much for the clarification. I do think that I would have at least one of the islands with SPS on it. The other island would just be a small to add dimension maybe with some zoa's or something. But it looks like 2 160's would be the best bet. Are the 160's linkable as well? Thanks.

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by nine9d

O.k. Thanks so much for the clarification. I do think that I would have at least one of the islands with SPS on it. The other island would just be a small to add dimension maybe with some zoa's or something. But it looks like 2 160's would be the best bet. Are the 160's linkable as well? Thanks.

Yes

blrrobinson21 · 02/28/2015, 06:27 PM

I know how you feel nine9d . I keep going back and forth. I thought I was settled on a 360 but I'm going with one island with my aquascape. Now I'm back to two 160s .

Will the 160 penetrate to the bottom of a 24" tank to support LPs and softies?

chillwill007 · 02/28/2015, 06:49 PM

Ok cool I wasnt sure who he was answering me or blrrobinson21. So I could get a way with 1 360we on the goose neck or do u think I would have to hang it up higher? I really dont want to have to hang a light so thats why I was thinking about the kessil instead of say an ecotech or ai or reefbreeder cause I dont really want to have anything hanging

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blrrobinson21

I know how you feel nine9d . I keep going back and forth. I thought I was settled on a 360 but I'm going with one island with my aquascape. Now I'm back to two 160s .

Will the 160 penetrate to the bottom of a 24" tank to support LPs and softies?

Very easily.

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chillwill007

Ok cool I wasnt sure who he was answering me or blrrobinson21. So I could get a way with 1 360we on the goose neck or do u think I would have to hang it up higher? I really dont want to have to hang a light so thats why I was thinking about the kessil instead of say an ecotech or ai or reefbreeder cause I dont really want to have anything hanging

I was only suggesting and giving the basics. I'm not telling you how to run your tank. Just trying to give you ideas.

mfaso24 · 02/28/2015, 07:30 PM

48 x 48 x 20 you think 6 kessils are sufficient for sps?

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mfaso24

48 x 48 x 20 you think 6 kessils are sufficient for sps?

360WEs?

mfaso24 · 02/28/2015, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

360WEs?

Yes

Newbie Aquarist · 02/28/2015, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mfaso24

Yes

I have 8 over my tank which is twice the size of yours so 4 should be good.

mfaso24 · 02/28/2015, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

I have 8 over my tank which is twice the size of yours so 4 should be good.

I saw pics of your tank. It's gorgeous. What are dimensions?

02/28/2015, 01:19 PM	#259
dailydriven911 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 550	Yep the wide version will give you plenty of coverage good choice. (2) 160's would be nice as you will get less shadows. That's the only drawback with these lights imo. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 170, Kessil A360N w/ controller, MP10wes, RKL, BM Curve 5, Aquamaxx Reactors

02/28/2015, 03:55 PM	#261
nine9d Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beacon, NY Posts: 1,432	O.k., I'm a little confused. Above, chillwill007 asked if 1 360WE would be good over his 36x18x16 and he was just told it would give him good coverage but the 2-160's would get him less shadows. blrrobinson21 asked about using one 360we over a 24" cube and was told it would be a good fit. But when I asked about one 360WE for a 24x12x13 it was suggested for 2 160we's? Why is that? This tank would be 12" less in length, 6" less in width, and 3" less in height then chill's. I'm just a little confused. Thanks. __________________ - Ross Current Tank Info: in limbo

02/28/2015, 04:14 PM	#263
nine9d Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beacon, NY Posts: 1,432	Ahhh, o.k. So your saying with the size of a 24" tank, the spread is too thin on the edges? I imagine the rockscape also has to do with it as well. Being if I had 2 islands off to the sides opposed to and central piece in the center. Are the shadows that bad on the edges from one 360we? Thanks! __________________ - Ross Current Tank Info: in limbo

02/28/2015, 06:02 PM	#265
nine9d Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beacon, NY Posts: 1,432	O.k. Thanks so much for the clarification. I do think that I would have at least one of the islands with SPS on it. The other island would just be a small to add dimension maybe with some zoa's or something. But it looks like 2 160's would be the best bet. Are the 160's linkable as well? Thanks. __________________ - Ross Current Tank Info: in limbo

02/28/2015, 01:18 PM	#258
chillwill007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: vineland, nj Posts: 179	Ok at work and read through like half the thread. But I in the planning faze of a 40 breeder tank 36x18x16. Will 1 360we work or should I just go with a pair of 160we im leaning more towards lps like acro, long tentacle plates duncans a nem and chalices. Ultimately this will be my starter tank and then would like to upgrade to a shallow 80 48x24x17. If I got the 2 160we think I could get away with just adding a 360we when I go up to the shallow 80?

02/28/2015, 06:27 PM	#267
blrrobinson21 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Posts: 201	I know how you feel nine9d . I keep going back and forth. I thought I was settled on a 360 but I'm going with one island with my aquascape. Now I'm back to two 160s . Will the 160 penetrate to the bottom of a 24" tank to support LPs and softies?

02/28/2015, 06:49 PM	#268
chillwill007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: vineland, nj Posts: 179	Ok cool I wasnt sure who he was answering me or blrrobinson21. So I could get a way with 1 360we on the goose neck or do u think I would have to hang it up higher? I really dont want to have to hang a light so thats why I was thinking about the kessil instead of say an ecotech or ai or reefbreeder cause I dont really want to have anything hanging

02/28/2015, 07:30 PM	#271
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	48 x 48 x 20 you think 6 kessils are sufficient for sps?