Kessil Club - Page 23

dsgordon · 05/07/2015, 09:49 PM

I just joined the Kessil club with two A360WE. I am waiting for Apex VDM to arrive so I can control them. I running 4 T5 also on a 120.

I seen a couple different programs. Seems they al ramp up both color and intensity. But I was wondering what other owners might recommend. Just ramp intensity up and down and leave color stable. Or ramp both? Stability and not messing with lots of changes is one reason I picked Kessil over other led.

kevin32 · 05/08/2015, 09:30 AM

i want to join the club however........

My tank is 5 ft long and 18inches wide. I want to get a AquaticLife 60 inch 4 bulb fixture. Can I supplement with two a160we Kessil. Would that wrk??? Or overkill for the tank.

Plan on keeping softies and some sps and bubble tip anemone.

Phludd · 05/08/2015, 02:05 PM

I have the spectral controller on order and I have a question:

If I set Intensity to 20% @ 6pm then 40% @ 8pm
Does it gradually raise the Intensity over those 2 hours?
Or is it going to stay at 20% for 2 hours and then jump to 40% at 8pm?

Thanks-

fishin710 · 05/08/2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Phludd

I have the spectral controller on order and I have a question:

If I set Intensity to 20% @ 6pm then 40% @ 8pm
Does it gradually raise the Intensity over those 2 hours?
Or is it going to stay at 20% for 2 hours and then jump to 40% at 8pm?

Thanks-

It will gradually raise the intensity over those 2 hours. I have mine set to come on at 7:30 AM at 0/5% and it comes on at 7:22 at 0/1% and slowly increases until it hit the 0/5% I have it set for at 7:30 AM. just make sure if you do a sunrise/sunset program you end with 0/0 or it will run all night.

Phludd · 05/08/2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fishin710

It will gradually raise the intensity over those 2 hours. I have mine set to come on at 7:30 AM at 0/5% and it comes on at 7:22 at 0/1% and slowly increases until it hit the 0/5% I have it set for at 7:30 AM. just make sure if you do a sunrise/sunset program you end with 0/0 or it will run all night.

Ahh ok thanks Fishin. Thats pretty cool. The RR DM165 I had just jumped up to the intensity whenever the time hit. So it was 20% for 2hrs then 40% etc.
I like that its a smooth transition with the Kessil. I cant wait till my spectral controller comes Tuesday

You turn yours on at 5% intensity? I didnt think that was possible. This is what I got from the Kessil website, on the spectral controller page:

"The controller is currently compatible only with the A360 line. The A360 lights are not capable of dimming down past 13%, thus even with the controller, the light will shut off at that intensity. The controller will be compatible with future lights that may have moonlight mode, but with the A360, you will not be able to create a moonlight effect."

fishin710 · 05/08/2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phludd

Ahh ok thanks Fishin. Thats pretty cool. The RR DM165 I had just jumped up to the intensity whenever the time hit. So it was 20% for 2hrs then 40% etc.
I like that its a smooth transition with the Kessil. I cant wait till my spectral controller comes Tuesday

You turn yours on at 5% intensity? I didnt think that was possible. This is what I got from the Kessil website, on the spectral controller page:

"The controller is currently compatible only with the A360 line. The A360 lights are not capable of dimming down past 13%, thus even with the controller, the light will shut off at that intensity. The controller will be compatible with future lights that may have moonlight mode, but with the A360, you will not be able to create a moonlight effect."

I cant speak for the 360 cause I have the A160WE. maybe that is true then. I did not know you had the A360. I have mine on a 10 gallon and I never raise my color over 50%

DaveRaz · 05/08/2015, 10:18 PM

Well I am in the club now. Running 3 360w and 2 razors over my 90.

Now time to get some livestock. Woot!

minus9 · 05/08/2015, 10:35 PM

I ramp both Color and Intensity. Here's a quick pic of my current program. The Intensity is orange and the blue overlay is Color. It's a simple profile and the corals are healthy and growing.

March 1, 2015

April 20, 2015

Newbie Aquarist · 05/09/2015, 03:51 AM

Man that's some awesome growth.

kevin32 · 05/09/2015, 08:05 AM

Is two Kessil 360we enough for 100'gallon tank that is 5'ft long....?

Newbie Aquarist · 05/09/2015, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin32

Is two Kessil 360we enough for 100'gallon tank that is 5'ft long....?

I don't think so. Especially if there is a center brace.

DaveRaz · 05/09/2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin32

Is two Kessil 360we enough for 100'gallon tank that is 5'ft long....?

I'm no pro by any means. However I researched until my eyes bled. The problem a lot of people run into is not buying enough fixtures to ensure you have proper coverage and to minimize shadowing. I have 7 total clusters over my 4' long tank.

If your goal is SPS go big and you can have the options of lowering intemsity. My sps was growing ok with the two razors but i don't do ok. I seriously considered the ATI PM and the Pacific Sun Pandora but the heat and power consumption issues are not worth it.

On a five foot tank I would personally go with five fixtures, offsetting each one front to back.

DaveRaz · 05/09/2015, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minus9

I ramp both Color and Intensity. Here's a quick pic of my current program. The Intensity is orange and the blue overlay is Color. It's a simple profile and the corals are healthy and growing.

March 1, 2015

April 20, 2015

Where can I find this profile tool. I did it the hard way.

Portsie · 05/09/2015, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveRaz

Where can I find this profile tool. I did it the hard way.

Apex Fusion

kevin32 · 05/09/2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

I don't think so. Especially if there is a center brace.

There is a center brace. 3 would do it?

kevin32 · 05/09/2015, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveRaz

I'm no pro by any means. However I researched until my eyes bled. The problem a lot of people run into is not buying enough fixtures to ensure you have proper coverage and to minimize shadowing. I have 7 total clusters over my 4' long tank.

If your goal is SPS go big and you can have the options of lowering intemsity. My sps was growing ok with the two razors but i don't do ok. I seriously considered the ATI PM and the Pacific Sun Pandora but the heat and power consumption issues are not worth it.

On a five foot tank I would personally go with five fixtures, offsetting each one front to back.

I'll order 3 and see what up. No intention with sps. Just softies and others. Would I get away with 3?

jtgrimes · 05/09/2015, 05:53 PM

Anyone else in here running the a360w over a 20 long?

Newbie Aquarist · 05/10/2015, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevin32

I'll order 3 and see what up. No intention with sps. Just softies and others. Would I get away with 3?

3 would be fine.

jtgrimes · 05/10/2015, 09:08 AM

My kessil over my 20 Gallon Long

Newbie Aquarist · 05/10/2015, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jtgrimes

My kessil over my 20 Gallon Long

I like the background look. Nice tank jt.

postie1686 · 05/10/2015, 05:41 PM

hey guys im in the middle of building a new 66 gallon tank that messures 32x24x20 do you think i could use 2 a160we lights?

Newbie Aquarist · 05/10/2015, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by postie1686

hey guys im in the middle of building a new 66 gallon tank that messures 32x24x20 do you think i could use 2 a160we lights?

What are you gonna keep? If softies and LPS then yes but you're gonna need another one if you go SPS. Just my opinion.

Newbie Aquarist · 05/10/2015, 05:45 PM

Then again because of your depth you might come out better with the 360WEs.

postie1686 · 05/10/2015, 05:47 PM

mainly just softies and lps im not big on the stonys!

postie1686 · 05/10/2015, 05:48 PM

its 20 deep i might have listedthose in the wrong order

05/07/2015, 09:49 PM	#551
dsgordon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chelmsford MA Posts: 16	I just joined the Kessil club with two A360WE. I am waiting for Apex VDM to arrive so I can control them. I running 4 T5 also on a 120. I seen a couple different programs. Seems they al ramp up both color and intensity. But I was wondering what other owners might recommend. Just ramp intensity up and down and leave color stable. Or ramp both? Stability and not messing with lots of changes is one reason I picked Kessil over other led. __________________ "Nothing Good Happens Fast In a Reef" Current Tank Info: 120 Display 100 gallons sump - fuge

05/08/2015, 09:30 AM	#552
kevin32 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North OC, 92683 Posts: 901	i want to join the club however........ My tank is 5 ft long and 18inches wide. I want to get a AquaticLife 60 inch 4 bulb fixture. Can I supplement with two a160we Kessil. Would that wrk??? Or overkill for the tank. Plan on keeping softies and some sps and bubble tip anemone. __________________ Tank: 40 gallon Breeder w/ Overflow. 30lb of Liverock. 40lb of live sand. Light: Aquaticlife T5 Fixture Fish: False Percula pair, royal gramma

05/08/2015, 10:35 PM	#558
minus9 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: I'm in the Valley, Dude! Posts: 1,349	I ramp both Color and Intensity. Here's a quick pic of my current program. The Intensity is orange and the blue overlay is Color. It's a simple profile and the corals are healthy and growing. March 1, 2015 April 20, 2015 Last edited by minus9; 05/08/2015 at 10:41 PM.

05/09/2015, 08:05 AM	#560
kevin32 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North OC, 92683 Posts: 901	Is two Kessil 360we enough for 100'gallon tank that is 5'ft long....? __________________ Tank: 40 gallon Breeder w/ Overflow. 30lb of Liverock. 40lb of live sand. Light: Aquaticlife T5 Fixture Fish: False Percula pair, royal gramma

05/09/2015, 05:53 PM	#567
jtgrimes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eastern ,NC Posts: 322	Anyone else in here running the a360w over a 20 long? __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Rimless - https://www.*********.com/threads/jtgrimes-110-gallon.637759/

05/08/2015, 02:05 PM	#553
Phludd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 71	I have the spectral controller on order and I have a question: If I set Intensity to 20% @ 6pm then 40% @ 8pm Does it gradually raise the Intensity over those 2 hours? Or is it going to stay at 20% for 2 hours and then jump to 40% at 8pm? Thanks-

05/08/2015, 10:18 PM	#557
DaveRaz Reef Rookie Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Memphis Posts: 625	Well I am in the club now. Running 3 360w and 2 razors over my 90. Now time to get some livestock. Woot!

05/09/2015, 03:51 AM	#559
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Man that's some awesome growth.

05/10/2015, 09:08 AM	#569
jtgrimes Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eastern ,NC Posts: 322	My kessil over my 20 Gallon Long __________________ "I glue animals to rocks" Current Tank Info: 110 Gallon Rimless - https://www.*********.com/threads/jtgrimes-110-gallon.637759/

05/10/2015, 05:41 PM	#571
postie1686 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 191	hey guys im in the middle of building a new 66 gallon tank that messures 32x24x20 do you think i could use 2 a160we lights?

05/10/2015, 05:45 PM	#573
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Then again because of your depth you might come out better with the 360WEs.

05/10/2015, 05:47 PM	#574
postie1686 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 191	mainly just softies and lps im not big on the stonys!

05/10/2015, 05:48 PM	#575
postie1686 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 191	its 20 deep i might have listedthose in the wrong order