Kessil Club - Page 38

bayoupr · 09/03/2015, 06:17 PM

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Would love to see pictures of them on your 120!

Will do over the weekend. In the acclimation mode but still looks good.

rblackdvm · 09/03/2015, 08:17 PM

Got two on my 60 gallon, can't believe how good my corals look. These lights are amazing.

jumplittlechloe · 09/03/2015, 08:26 PM

Just got my three Kessil a360we installed on my 120!

bryanr · 09/03/2015, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by jumplittlechloe

Just got my three Kessil a360we installed on my 120!

What did you use to install them in your canopy?

jumplittlechloe · 09/03/2015, 08:32 PM

Used the articulating mount from Premium Aquatics.

moondoggy4 · 09/03/2015, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope_L

Just got a A150, bought used from a friend of the owner of my LFS, thought I was getting the A160 tuna blue so I was a little disappointed but went ahead and got it anyway. I have a 14 gallon nano. I can't seem to get placement right. If I keep it really low then I don't have any spillover but if I raise it more than 2-3" above the water there is a ton. Does it matter? Is there a right way/ wrong way??

The 150 are a very powerful light, so I would raise it as high as you can, if you get the gooseneck also get the 90 degree adapter. I have a 160 with gooseneck and 90 degree adapter and I have it as high as I can get it. PS Welcome to the club.

moondoggy4 · 09/03/2015, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bayoupr

Well I went ahead and installed three A160WE's over my 120 and love them. But the main reason for this post is I had some questions about the acclimation program using their controller and I must say, very very fast responses to three different emails. Very impressed with Kessil CS.

Interesting I used to play with my 150 over my 120 tank I know it will work but you will at least 3. Very interested to see how it goes on your tank.

Bpb · 09/04/2015, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kc350twin

Hey Guys I am looking for a tank I saw a few weeks ago. It was lit by 5 Kessils to start and then I think he added 3 more. I believe it also had Panorama Pro LED's to supplement in a canopy.

Thanks for any help
Kermit

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gghn2Kl0hZA

That would be this one. Great tank. Search that user name from clay-boa and his build thread should be on there. I believe that's where I saw it first

usingthejohn · 09/04/2015, 03:43 AM

Currently, my lighting is a hybrid 2x250W MH, 4x54 T5, and LEDs (I believe it 150 3w chips, i forgot the ratio though) that I bought off a friend. One string of LEDs burnt out, so I'm looking at removing the LED setup on the fixture and replacing them with the Kessils. My tank is 68 x 32 x 22, looking at keeping easier/more forgiving SPS, as well as nems, zoas, torches and hammers. What kessil and how many should I plan on running?

Not sure if its relevant to the Kessil choice, but the current light schedule is as follows
MH 07-0930
4x54 T5s 0930-1300
LED (and 2x54 LED to use in place of the burnt out blues) 1300-2030

Thanks in advance

mfaso24 · 09/04/2015, 06:46 AM

Hi guys I've been interested in these lights for quite some time and am finally taking the plunge. If anyone is looking to sell I'd much rather save some $$ and buy used. Feel free to send me a pm. I'm look for 2 a360w with goosenecks possible and a controller.

kc350twin · 09/04/2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bpb

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Gghn2Kl0hZA

That would be this one. Great tank. Search that user name from clay-boa and his build thread should be on there. I believe that's where I saw it first

Hey I found the thread and it was here on RC. Thank you Bpb!!!!!!!
Great looking tank if you guys are interested.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2126138

bayoupr · 09/05/2015, 05:16 PM

A few crappy pictures as promised. Lights are at 30% color and 35% intensity. Slowly acclimating my corals to these lights. One other thing, the tank doesn't look as bright as the pictures.

Ashr · 09/06/2015, 08:29 AM

Hey all, asking again for some help!

New to the Kessil club but so far I am happy with them over my new Nuvo 38G Mini.(24Lx13Wx20H I went with 2 A160EW and controller.
This is a new tank as I have recently moved and had to shut down my old custom 93g SPS tank.

I have been keeping all my SPS corals at a friend’s house and they have always been under T5 light. My question is how should I start my SPS under these new lights? They are about 5-6” above the water. Should I start around 40% MAX for a few weeks and move them up? Just wanted some info on what other people have done for their SPS moved from T5 to these lights.
Thanks

cali9dub · 09/06/2015, 08:48 AM

Doesn't the spectral controller have an acclimation mode for this type of scenario?

Ashr · 09/06/2015, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cali9dub

Doesn't the spectral controller have an acclimation mode for this type of scenario?

It does.. it was a little strange to play with.Ill have to read up on it abit more and see.

After they have been acclimated, I was thinking a max of 40% but wanted to see what others are seeing. I also might grab a 2 bulb T5 fixture to help out..

Scorpius · 09/06/2015, 10:36 AM

You can always start a high light coral in a low light situation. You cannot put a low light coral in a high light situation.

Start low and slow.

Ashr · 09/06/2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Scorpius

You can always start a high light coral in a low light situation. You cannot put a low light coral in a high light situation.

Start low and slow.

Makes sense!

I just hope the 2 Kessil 160's will do the trick!

chris_kitedude · 09/06/2015, 11:54 AM

my kessil setup, 2 x 360we's, 2 x 160's controlled by a apex. love em.

gex23 · 09/06/2015, 01:41 PM

So noticed my SPS. after being in my tank a month or more, either go pale or just brown out completely - wondering if I should supplement the Kessils with a T5 strip for added colour?

I run 2 x 360WEs over a 35 gallon tank (60cm x 45cm x 45cm) at 50% colour and 50% intensity.

Ashr · 09/06/2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gex23

So noticed my SPS. after being in my tank a month or more, either go pale or just brown out completely - wondering if I should supplement the Kessils with a T5 strip for added colour?

I run 2 x 360WEs over a 35 gallon tank (60cm x 45cm x 45cm) at 50% colour and 50% intensity.

What are you tank levels like? Alk, Calc, Phos, SG etc?

Esage · 09/06/2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gex23

So noticed my SPS. after being in my tank a month or more, either go pale or just brown out completely - wondering if I should supplement the Kessils with a T5 strip for added colour?

I run 2 x 360WEs over a 35 gallon tank (60cm x 45cm x 45cm) at 50% colour and 50% intensity.

That is plenty of light for SPS

gex23 · 09/08/2015, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Esage

That is plenty of light for SPS

See I thought the same, but i've been told that they don't provide enough punch for SPS and there's too much light spillage

Esage · 09/08/2015, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by gex23

See I thought the same, but i've been told that they don't provide enough punch for SPS and there's too much light spillage

How high above the water are they?

j.a.c.wester · 09/08/2015, 11:57 PM

I am running 2x a360we and 1 a160we tuna blue above my sps dominated reef tank. Settings are 60% power 50 % color and everything is growing like crazy! My tank is 48x24x24

mfaso24 · 09/09/2015, 06:13 AM

I bit the bullet and preordered the ap700 so I guess I'll officially be a part of this club!

09/06/2015, 10:36 AM	#941
Scorpius Stick Head Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 1,208	You can always start a high light coral in a low light situation. You cannot put a low light coral in a high light situation. Start low and slow. __________________ Current Tank 65gal DSA rimless. Vortech MP-10 x4 Vectra M1. Kessil A360we x3 4-24in T5's. BRS 2 part LPS/SPS mixed reef. Will do ______ for Acropora.

09/06/2015, 11:54 AM	#943
chris_kitedude Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Austria & Thailand Posts: 49	Kessil Club my kessil setup, 2 x 360we's, 2 x 160's controlled by a apex. love em. __________________ regards, C Last edited by chris_kitedude; 09/06/2015 at 12:05 PM.

09/03/2015, 08:17 PM	#927
rblackdvm Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mississippi Posts: 42	Got two on my 60 gallon, can't believe how good my corals look. These lights are amazing.

09/03/2015, 08:26 PM	#928
jumplittlechloe Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 78	Just got my three Kessil a360we installed on my 120!

09/03/2015, 08:32 PM	#930
jumplittlechloe Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 78	Used the articulating mount from Premium Aquatics.

09/04/2015, 03:43 AM	#934
usingthejohn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 489	Currently, my lighting is a hybrid 2x250W MH, 4x54 T5, and LEDs (I believe it 150 3w chips, i forgot the ratio though) that I bought off a friend. One string of LEDs burnt out, so I'm looking at removing the LED setup on the fixture and replacing them with the Kessils. My tank is 68 x 32 x 22, looking at keeping easier/more forgiving SPS, as well as nems, zoas, torches and hammers. What kessil and how many should I plan on running? Not sure if its relevant to the Kessil choice, but the current light schedule is as follows MH 07-0930 4x54 T5s 0930-1300 LED (and 2x54 LED to use in place of the burnt out blues) 1300-2030 Thanks in advance

09/04/2015, 06:46 AM	#935
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	Hi guys I've been interested in these lights for quite some time and am finally taking the plunge. If anyone is looking to sell I'd much rather save some $$ and buy used. Feel free to send me a pm. I'm look for 2 a360w with goosenecks possible and a controller.

09/06/2015, 08:29 AM	#938
Ashr Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Canada, BC, Kelowna Posts: 93	Hey all, asking again for some help! New to the Kessil club but so far I am happy with them over my new Nuvo 38G Mini.(24Lx13Wx20H I went with 2 A160EW and controller. This is a new tank as I have recently moved and had to shut down my old custom 93g SPS tank. I have been keeping all my SPS corals at a friend’s house and they have always been under T5 light. My question is how should I start my SPS under these new lights? They are about 5-6” above the water. Should I start around 40% MAX for a few weeks and move them up? Just wanted some info on what other people have done for their SPS moved from T5 to these lights. Thanks

09/06/2015, 08:48 AM	#939
cali9dub Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 888	Doesn't the spectral controller have an acclimation mode for this type of scenario?

09/06/2015, 01:41 PM	#944
gex23 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 164	So noticed my SPS. after being in my tank a month or more, either go pale or just brown out completely - wondering if I should supplement the Kessils with a T5 strip for added colour? I run 2 x 360WEs over a 35 gallon tank (60cm x 45cm x 45cm) at 50% colour and 50% intensity.

09/08/2015, 11:57 PM	#949
j.a.c.wester Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 35	I am running 2x a360we and 1 a160we tuna blue above my sps dominated reef tank. Settings are 60% power 50 % color and everything is growing like crazy! My tank is 48x24x24

09/09/2015, 06:13 AM	#950
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	I bit the bullet and preordered the ap700 so I guess I'll officially be a part of this club!