Kessil Club

[manilaboy1vic]

Originally Posted by Scorpius

DSA 65 Neo 37in length 21in width 22in height. Lights approximately 10in off the water. I have two Kessil A360we's. Everyone's water chemistry is different and I've burned many corals to death with these lights. I couldn't begin to think of running that high of an intensity for a long while.

Interesting. My lfs has two 360s over a tank similar to mine but a tad smaller. 100% all day. Def don't go 100% right off da bat. But I think you can start out at 50 and increase 5% a week.

What did you burn? My lps and softies are doing great. I can't figure sps yet. But once I get mine to 95 I might try again. I just looked at some old pics and my zoa have doubled. It's great to see the growth.

And my yuma is going off right now.

I kinda like my setup now. 360 in da middle. And two 160s on the sides. The wattage is a hair under having 2 360s

Yea every setup is diff. My fastest growing zoa colony is directly under my 360

[laverda]

What would you think of 6 A350 Tuna Blue's for a 300 gallon 96/24/30" tall? I am hoping 6 would give enough overlap to avoid shadowing. I had an opportunity to pick up 6 brand new for less then two 360's would have been. How high above the water should I mount them? I want to keep light from spilling into the room as much as pudsible. The tank will be a mixed reef with a large clam and BTA anemones.

[Brieninsac]

I received my Spectral Controller today. I'm looking forward to hooking it up after work tonight. With that said I need to setup my first program and could use some feedback to my initial settings.

My tank is only 3 months old with one Clownfish and 8 coral frags (Duncan, Candy cane, Favia and Zoanthids).

7am 20% color/15% intensity
9am 40% color/35% intensity
12pm 50% color/60% intensity
2pm 75% color/75% intensity
6pm 25% color/25% intensity
9pm 50% color/0% intensity

[sixpackgarage]

Originally Posted by Brieninsac

I received my Spectral Controller today. I'm looking forward to hooking it up after work tonight. With that said I need to setup my first program and could use some feedback to my initial settings.

My tank is only 3 months old with one Clownfish and 8 coral frags (Duncan, Candy cane, Favia and Zoanthids).

7am 20% color/15% intensity
9am 40% color/35% intensity
12pm 50% color/60% intensity
2pm 75% color/75% intensity
6pm 25% color/25% intensity
9pm 50% color/0% intensity

looks fine, but whenever I go over about 30% color it just seems like I get more growth on the glass than anywhere else. Also, what's the reasoning for ramping back up on whites from 6pm to 9pm?

How are the corals doing?

[sixpackgarage]

Originally Posted by laverda

What would you think of 6 A350 Tuna Blue's for a 300 gallon 96/24/30" tall? I am hoping 6 would give enough overlap to avoid shadowing. I had an opportunity to pick up 6 brand new for less then two 360's would have been. How high above the water should I mount them? I want to keep light from spilling into the room as much as pudsible. The tank will be a mixed reef with a large clam and BTA anemones.

I wouldn't get the 350 even if they are cheaper. The 360 is so much better due to controllability.

[Brieninsac]

Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

looks fine, but whenever I go over about 30% color it just seems like I get more growth on the glass than anywhere else. Also, what's the reasoning for ramping back up on whites from 6pm to 9pm?

How are the corals doing?

If I'm understanding the controller correctly the 25% is more blue then the 75%, which is whiter. I thought I'd increase the blue in the evening before going off. Is this incorrect?

My corals haven't been doing too good lately ( http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2542765 ) but it sounds like its because my kh is too low. I'm hoping the controller will add more control and stability to my light management.

[sixpackgarage]

the lower the color % the bluer unless I'm forgetting something.

and yes your alk is way too low for sure

[Forced 2 Farm]

looking at getting my first kessils 2 160we tuna blues. im setting up 3ft long tank that will that be a mixed reef.. is this enough lighting if I supplement it with 2 t5s to eliminate shadowing? reason for doing 160s instead of 360s is my budget of 500

[jgonz_1979]

My tank is 48''l 28''w 20"h sps dominated I got one 10x39 w ati power module, but, if I went with kessil, how many 360we should i put, or should i use 360ne i was thinking on 2 we or 3 ne, what you think?

[msayani2]

just wanted to check.. Is it ok to run 2 A360we's on a light timer?
Its like a on/off switch with a clock.. I used it for my t5s earlier.

Just want to make sure that if I run without a controller.. im not going to damage the lights.

[Esage]

Originally Posted by msayani2

just wanted to check.. Is it ok to run 2 A360we's on a light timer?
Its like a on/off switch with a clock.. I used it for my t5s earlier.

Just want to make sure that if I run without a controller.. im not going to damage the lights.

That's how I run my A350w's

[lmforbis]

Originally Posted by Forced 2 Farm

looking at getting my first kessils 2 160we tuna blues. im setting up 3ft long tank that will that be a mixed reef.. is this enough lighting if I supplement it with 2 t5s to eliminate shadowing? reason for doing 160s instead of 360s is my budget of 500

I run 1 360 and a two bulb HOt5 with ATI true actinic and purple plus bulbs on my 36" tank. I don't have a lot in there yet but I do have two bubble tipped anemones and one acro that are doing great.

[troynel]

I see a lot of posts about intensity but what color is everyone running for mixed reef tanks with low nutrients and low alk.

[Scorpius]

Originally Posted by msayani2

just wanted to check.. Is it ok to run 2 A360we's on a light timer?
Its like a on/off switch with a clock.. I used it for my t5s earlier.

Just want to make sure that if I run without a controller.. im not going to damage the lights.

It'll work just fine.

[Scorpius]

Anyone ever take apart their Kessil A360we? I just did. It's pretty easy and allows complete cleaning of the very large heat sink fins. I also gained access to the clear plastic window which was dirty and hazy on my one Kessil. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless your willing to possibly damage your light and or void your warranty.

[laverda]

Originally Posted by laverda

What would you think of 6 A350 Tuna Blue's for a 300 gallon 96/24/30" tall? I am hoping 6 would give enough overlap to avoid shadowing. I had an opportunity to pick up 6 brand new for less then two 360's would have been. How high above the water should I mount them? I want to keep light from spilling into the room as much as pudsible. The tank will be a mixed reef with a large clam and BTA anemones.

anyone using 350s care to comment?

[laverda]

Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

I wouldn't get the 350 even if they are cheaper. The 360 is so much better due to controllability.

for three times the price that is not that important right now. I have heard the 350 actually put out better light then the 360s.

[Coelli]

Originally Posted by laverda

for three times the price that is not that important right now. I have heard the 350 actually put out better light then the 360s.

Better as in how? The 360 E series is supposed to be improved over the 350 and 360.

This might help. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2294850

[mizzoumed02]

I'm in. I just started my 60 cube about 4 weeks ago. I have a single 360WE controlled by my Apex. Love the color and controllability of this light. I'm planning on this being a SPS tank. I read a lot of reviews that said the 360 was great for SPS so we will find out!http://

[sixpackgarage]

Finally installed my AP700 a few days ago. Had some trouble comprehending the app, but now I get it. Love the light. Will post continuing impressions over time I my blog on here

[mfaso24]

Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

Finally installed my AP700 a few days ago. Had some trouble comprehending the app, but now I get it. Love the light. Will post continuing impressions over time I my blog on here

I love this light! Let me know how high off the water you are what intensity you plan on running. Looks like you got some sps in there

[sixpackgarage]

Originally Posted by mfaso24

I love this light! Let me know how high off the water you are what intensity you plan on running. Looks like you got some sps in there

I'm running the off the shelf 'moonlight' (or whatever it's called) template peaking at 60 or 65% with moonlight turned off (some acros didn't like the moons...no PE at night). I'm running the lights about 4-5 inches above the tank, I'll have to measure for exact distance.

The stock template was too powerful.. about 50 PAR higher than the program I was running on my 360WE lights.. which peaked at 95%.

This light is extremely strong at lower percentage than the 360WE lights... without a PAR meter, I would probably have killed my corals...the optics on the AP700 are leaps and bounds more effective.. you can see that just by looking at it.

On a side note everything looks super happy now that I lowered the output.

[mfaso24]

Originally Posted by sixpackgarage

I'm running the off the shelf 'moonlight' (or whatever it's called) template peaking at 60 or 65% with moonlight turned off (some acros didn't like the moons...no PE at night). I'm running the lights about 4-5 inches above the tank, I'll have to measure for exact distance.



The stock template was too powerful.. about 50 PAR higher than the program I was running on my 360WE lights.. which peaked at 95%.



This light is extremely strong at lower percentage than the 360WE lights... without a PAR meter, I would probably have killed my corals...the optics on the AP700 are leaps and bounds more effective.. you can see that just by looking at it.



On a side note everything looks super happy now that I lowered the output.

I agree, I've never owned the older Kessils but the spread on this is killer. I'm at about 15-16" off the water and at 80% intensity. I got there slowly over 2 months or so. I don't know whether I should keep going higher or just stay where I am. (I don't have a par meter unfortunately)

[charlottereef]

Hello fellow Kessil Lovers...

Im starting a new build and just sold my old setup because of me moving to a new home..
I have used Kessils before and have loved the way they shimmer but haven't used then for a sps dominant tank before..
I currently have two kessil a160"s tuna sun that i have had on two small nano tanks and i cant seen to let them go lol..
The new tank is a Acrylic 60"x28"x24" that advanced acrylics just shipped me.. the euro bracing cutout is 50"x18"
I want to use the kessils I already have and am wondering how many 360"s would you use on a mostly sps tank with a minimalist aquascape in the center of mostly just branch rock?

[charlottereef]

Hello fellow Kessil Lovers...

Im starting a new build and just sold my old setup because of me moving to a new home..
I have used Kessils before and have loved the way they shimmer but haven't used then for a sps dominant tank before..
I currently have two kessil a160"s tuna sun that i have had on two small nano tanks and i cant seen to let them go lol..
The new tank is a Acrylic 60"x28"x24" that advanced acrylics just shipped me.. the euro bracing cutout is 50"x18"
I want to use the kessils I already have and am wondering how many 360"s would you use on a mostly sps tank with a minimalist aquascape in the center of mostly just branch rock?