Kessil Club - Page 3

Underwoo · 01/24/2015, 09:38 PM

Here my KESSIL A360W-E on my 80G SC Aquarium. 32x24x24

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Tcook · 01/24/2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by goreef170

Thanks Zack….. Any one else ???

Under 360we

goreef170 · 01/25/2015, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcook

Under 360we

Very Nice !

Zacktosterone · 01/25/2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tcook

Under 360we

What light cycle do you have your kessils under throughout the day

Zacktosterone · 01/25/2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Underwoo

Here my KESSIL A360W-E on my 80G SC Aquarium. 32x24x24

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So clean! I would ditch the egg grate and do starboard though

Tcook · 01/25/2015, 01:17 PM

Thanks! The tank has been running for a little over a year and the Kessils have been online for 10 months. I run 4 Kessil a360we over my 120 gal (4x2x2). The photoperiod is 10 hours. Color ramps from 10% to 15% over 2 hours and runs like that most of the day with a 2 hour ramp down. I have a 2 hour "viewing" period where the color ramps up to 30%. Intensity ramps up from 10-75% over 2.5 hours and ramps down at the end over 2.5 hours. I started with the intensity around 40% and slowly increased this over months. My LFS also uses the same (a350) lights.

GotZoom76 · 01/25/2015, 09:25 PM

Great looking Tanks!

I'm new to the forum and have been toying with the idea of upgrading from T5's to the Kessil LED's. I have a 125g mixed reef and can't seem to determine which lights (160we or 360we) and how many. I have two center braces and would like to retain my glass tops as I have some jumpers in the tank. I contacted Kessil and they were very quick in their response stating that I could use (4) of the a160we's. This would be great if I didn't have the center braces and no tops, otherwise two of the lights would be placed directly over the braces . That leads me to think that (3) of the a360we's would be the best option, but also a bit out of my budget. What would your recommendations be for this type of setup?

Thanks!

Zacktosterone · 01/25/2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GotZoom76

Great looking Tanks!

I'm new to the forum and have been toying with the idea of upgrading from T5's to the Kessil LED's. I have a 125g mixed reef and can't seem to determine which lights (160we or 360we) and how many. I have two center braces and would like to retain my glass tops as I have some jumpers in the tank. I contacted Kessil and they were very quick in their response stating that I could use (4) of the a160we's. This would be great if I didn't have the center braces and no tops, otherwise two of the lights would be placed directly over the braces . That leads me to think that (3) of the a360we's would be the best option, but also a bit out of my budget. What would your recommendations be for this type of setup?

Thanks!

I agree with 3 a360we for sure. And welcome to reefcentral!!!!

dailydriven911 · 01/26/2015, 12:39 AM

I love Kessils. Started with the 350's a few years back and now have the 360N on the Spectral Controller. Don't think I'll ever try another light again. Only complaint is the shadowing and it's a bit dim compared to halides/t-5. I'm probably going to add a 350N in the near future to help with that.

that Fish Guy · 01/28/2015, 01:44 AM

Just got an A160 and Like it a lot.

rappyfly · 01/30/2015, 10:33 AM

This is mine. 360WE x 3 and Evergrow Nova6 x 2. Love the blue from the Evergrow with day light from the kessils.

ShallowPlanet · 01/30/2015, 10:50 AM

Adding to this. Have had the 150s, 160s, 350s, and 360s. Just absolutely love these lights! Compared to what the other big brands charge these are a steal at what they go for.

CoralOfDuty · 01/30/2015, 01:43 PM

i chose to go with 2 brand new a350ws for what i wouldve found 2 used ai sol blues priced at. I really wanted growth over bells and whistles. like lightning and clouds etc. They arrived today! I hope im not disappointed.

Lawman5014 · 01/30/2015, 02:09 PM

I have a 29 gallon cardiff bullet tank with some soft corals and mushrooms. They seem to love my two A150s that I run. I run the Sky Blue for appx. 12 hours a day and the Deep Ocean Blue Actinic about 6 hours a day. Love the shimmer effect. I think the Deep Blue may have been a tad too much blue but I bought it already and I'm not about to replace it just because.

Word to the wise however, I'd probably recommend going Ocean Blue instead of Deep Ocean Blue if you're looking for a blue light to companion with the Sky Blue (which is terrific for a white light). I tend to run my tank on a bit of a budget and am not looking to buy 1 of everything (at least yet), hence my frugal tip.

Zacktosterone · 01/30/2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CoralOfDuty

i chose to go with 2 brand new a350ws for what i wouldve found 2 used ai sol blues priced at. I really wanted growth over bells and whistles. like lightning and clouds etc. They arrived today! I hope im not disappointed.

Keep us posted

CoralOfDuty · 01/30/2015, 06:54 PM

will do . i upgraded recently from a 28g nano with a chinese led to a 75 gallon with 2 kessils. im pumped that i have so much more real estate to play with, and the better lights are gonna add to the fun.

oseymour · 02/01/2015, 10:57 AM

I ended up going with the 360W vs the 160 for a couple of reasons.

The wife was okay with the extra spend
Our plan is to get a bigger apartment or purchase a house in under 2 years so these will transition to the 120 or larger tank

I am in the process of moving to a drilled 40 breeder but to properly acclimate the corals I put the kessils them on my current 37.

(I know moving from a 37 to a 40 breeder isn't a big upgrade but to redo the carpet I have to break the tank down, I don't have room for a larger tank, and having a drilled tank is giving me piece of mind in an apartment - my 2 year old threw a small ball in the overflow that almost clogged it and my snails are getting bigger and end up in the overflow all the time.

I already love these vs the AI Hydra i was running. The blue brings out the colors in my corals and the shimmer reminds me of when I was on the beach in Jamaica last year....

(I just unsubscribed for the AI Hydra thread)

jahel318 · 02/01/2015, 11:10 AM

I just set up my brand new Kessil 160WE with spectral controller on a 44 gallon pentagon tank. I have a few softies. I really love how now I can actually see true colors pop out and the shimmering effect. My only complaint is the owner's manual is not very clear in my opinion as far as setting up the acclimation mode. I couldn't even find a good youtube video to help me out so I just set it up with "quickset".

J'canReefMan · 02/02/2015, 06:27 AM

I'm in, ordered my 360WE yesterday! Will be going over my daughter's 24x20x20 cube.

oseymour · 02/02/2015, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by J'canReefMan

I'm in, ordered my 360WE yesterday! Will be going over my daughter's 24x20x20 cube.

Good luck and cool username, where in Jamaica are you? I'm originally from Montego Bay and I was back there last summer. Didn't get a chance to go out on one of the coral reef tours

Scorpius · 02/02/2015, 10:24 AM

I have a Kessil A360WE on my 18in square 25 gal nano. These lights are super bright and I tend to roast any corals. Newbie saltwater guy here learning as I go.

oseymour · 02/02/2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorpius

I have a Kessil A360WE on my 18in square 25 gal nano. These lights are super bright and I tend to roast any corals. Newbie saltwater guy here learning as I go.

You are going to have to acclimate the corals to the light. Do you have the controller? I believe it has an acclimation mode.

RNMike · 02/02/2015, 02:31 PM

Hey friends,
Here is my re-set up of my IM Nuvo 16 gal. I have had it running now about a month and a half. I have 2 snowflake clowns and a small torch coral in it, but that's it for now. Taking things slow. Only bad things happen fast in a reef. So far, I LOVE my Kessil. I'm using the Kessil controller as well. It makes things really easy.

Mr. Comer · 02/02/2015, 04:25 PM

I've ramped up my a350's to 100% and no corals have caught on fire so far. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Zacktosterone · 02/02/2015, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Comer

I've ramped up my a350's to 100% and no corals have caught on fire so far. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Lol.

Why do you want to put them at 100% anyway?

01/24/2015, 09:38 PM	#51
Underwoo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 58	Here my KESSIL A360W-E on my 80G SC Aquarium. 32x24x24 [IMG][/IMG]

01/26/2015, 12:39 AM	#59
dailydriven911 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bonney Lake, WA Posts: 550	I love Kessils. Started with the 350's a few years back and now have the 360N on the Spectral Controller. Don't think I'll ever try another light again. Only complaint is the shadowing and it's a bit dim compared to halides/t-5. I'm probably going to add a 350N in the near future to help with that. __________________ Red Sea Reefer 170, Kessil A360N w/ controller, MP10wes, RKL, BM Curve 5, Aquamaxx Reactors

01/30/2015, 10:33 AM	#61
rappyfly Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 39	This is mine. 360WE x 3 and Evergrow Nova6 x 2. Love the blue from the Evergrow with day light from the kessils. Last edited by rappyfly; 10/30/2019 at 08:59 AM.

01/25/2015, 01:17 PM	#56
Tcook Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 1,350	Thanks! The tank has been running for a little over a year and the Kessils have been online for 10 months. I run 4 Kessil a360we over my 120 gal (4x2x2). The photoperiod is 10 hours. Color ramps from 10% to 15% over 2 hours and runs like that most of the day with a 2 hour ramp down. I have a 2 hour "viewing" period where the color ramps up to 30%. Intensity ramps up from 10-75% over 2.5 hours and ramps down at the end over 2.5 hours. I started with the intensity around 40% and slowly increased this over months. My LFS also uses the same (a350) lights.

01/25/2015, 09:25 PM	#57
GotZoom76 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 5	Great looking Tanks! I'm new to the forum and have been toying with the idea of upgrading from T5's to the Kessil LED's. I have a 125g mixed reef and can't seem to determine which lights (160we or 360we) and how many. I have two center braces and would like to retain my glass tops as I have some jumpers in the tank. I contacted Kessil and they were very quick in their response stating that I could use (4) of the a160we's. This would be great if I didn't have the center braces and no tops, otherwise two of the lights would be placed directly over the braces . That leads me to think that (3) of the a360we's would be the best option, but also a bit out of my budget. What would your recommendations be for this type of setup? Thanks!

01/28/2015, 01:44 AM	#60
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	Just got an A160 and Like it a lot.

01/30/2015, 10:50 AM	#62
ShallowPlanet Moved On Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 61	Adding to this. Have had the 150s, 160s, 350s, and 360s. Just absolutely love these lights! Compared to what the other big brands charge these are a steal at what they go for.

01/30/2015, 01:43 PM	#63
CoralOfDuty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Suffolk County NY Posts: 110	i chose to go with 2 brand new a350ws for what i wouldve found 2 used ai sol blues priced at. I really wanted growth over bells and whistles. like lightning and clouds etc. They arrived today! I hope im not disappointed.

01/30/2015, 02:09 PM	#64
Lawman5014 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 50	I have a 29 gallon cardiff bullet tank with some soft corals and mushrooms. They seem to love my two A150s that I run. I run the Sky Blue for appx. 12 hours a day and the Deep Ocean Blue Actinic about 6 hours a day. Love the shimmer effect. I think the Deep Blue may have been a tad too much blue but I bought it already and I'm not about to replace it just because. Word to the wise however, I'd probably recommend going Ocean Blue instead of Deep Ocean Blue if you're looking for a blue light to companion with the Sky Blue (which is terrific for a white light). I tend to run my tank on a bit of a budget and am not looking to buy 1 of everything (at least yet), hence my frugal tip.

01/30/2015, 06:54 PM	#66
CoralOfDuty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Suffolk County NY Posts: 110	will do . i upgraded recently from a 28g nano with a chinese led to a 75 gallon with 2 kessils. im pumped that i have so much more real estate to play with, and the better lights are gonna add to the fun.

02/01/2015, 11:10 AM	#68
jahel318 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 422	I just set up my brand new Kessil 160WE with spectral controller on a 44 gallon pentagon tank. I have a few softies. I really love how now I can actually see true colors pop out and the shimmering effect. My only complaint is the owner's manual is not very clear in my opinion as far as setting up the acclimation mode. I couldn't even find a good youtube video to help me out so I just set it up with "quickset".

02/02/2015, 06:27 AM	#69
J'canReefMan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 66	I'm in, ordered my 360WE yesterday! Will be going over my daughter's 24x20x20 cube.

02/02/2015, 10:24 AM	#71
Scorpius Stick Head Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,208	I have a Kessil A360WE on my 18in square 25 gal nano. These lights are super bright and I tend to roast any corals. Newbie saltwater guy here learning as I go.

02/02/2015, 02:31 PM	#73
RNMike Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2	Hey friends, Here is my re-set up of my IM Nuvo 16 gal. I have had it running now about a month and a half. I have 2 snowflake clowns and a small torch coral in it, but that's it for now. Taking things slow. Only bad things happen fast in a reef. So far, I LOVE my Kessil. I'm using the Kessil controller as well. It makes things really easy.

02/02/2015, 04:25 PM	#74
Mr. Comer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 268	I've ramped up my a350's to 100% and no corals have caught on fire so far. Keeping my fingers crossed.