Kessil Club - Page 83

vhuang168 · 07/27/2016, 11:19 AM

Then I'm confused. You mentioned they only work with 360s but you show a 160 in the pictures

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pelphrey · 07/27/2016, 11:22 AM

The articulating mount only works with the 360's. I don't really like the goose neck so I made a mount out of 8020 for my 160.

The articulating mount allows you to better aim the 360.

vhuang168 · 07/27/2016, 12:42 PM

Why does it only work with the 360? Doesn't it mount the same way?

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pelphrey · 07/27/2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by vhuang168

Why does it only work with the 360? Doesn't it mount the same way?

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The mount I made out of the 8020 will work with either light.

https://premiumaquatics.com/products...ssil-leds.html

vhuang168 · 07/27/2016, 01:08 PM

Ok. So which articulating mount you say DOESN'T work with the 160 and only with the 360?

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Jon532 · 08/12/2016, 03:59 PM

What's your Kessil lighting schedule? What works best for growing and color of corals?

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shred5 · 08/22/2016, 08:42 AM

I am guessing kessil a160we and a360we can be controlled on the same circuit through a controller. I want to use the 160 to fill in for some of the shading.. The Kessil a360we have been amazing on my tank except for some shading.

cali9dub · 08/22/2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shred5

I am guessing kessil a160we and a360we can be controlled on the same circuit through a controller. I want to use the 160 to fill in for some of the shading.. The Kessil a360we have been amazing on my tank except for some shading.

You are correct.

fishguy306 · 08/24/2016, 03:52 PM

I'm looking at going the Kessil route to light a very large tank, I'm curious what kind of spread people have gotten from mounting them high above the tank, such as 24" above the surface? It would be a predator tank, so I do not need high par out of them. I'm looking at the A160WE.

I had one person claim 2' high I could probably get a decent amount of light over a 48x48" area. Does it sound like there is any truth to this? I know I would get shadows on the bottom depending on the scaping, but that isn't an issue. With no coral I'm not worried about it being even, just enough to see the fish and look good.

cali9dub · 08/24/2016, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishguy306

I'm looking at going the Kessil route to light a very large tank, I'm curious what kind of spread people have gotten from mounting them high above the tank, such as 24" above the surface? It would be a predator tank, so I do not need high par out of them. I'm looking at the A160WE.

I had one person claim 2' high I could probably get a decent amount of light over a 48x48" area. Does it sound like there is any truth to this? I know I would get shadows on the bottom depending on the scaping, but that isn't an issue. With no coral I'm not worried about it being even, just enough to see the fish and look good.

If you contact Kessil they will tell you what you can get away with. They are really good about that stuff !!

fishguy306 · 08/24/2016, 04:10 PM

Cool, thank you. I sent them an email this morning but hadn't heard back yet. Was hopeful for some real world experience lol

cali9dub · 08/24/2016, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by fishguy306

Cool, thank you. I sent them an email this morning but hadn't heard back yet. Was hopeful for some real world experience lol

Wish I could help. I have 3-360WE's over my 67 gallon tank, so I definitely have good coverage !! Lol

fishguy306 · 08/24/2016, 04:34 PM

Dang, that is a lot of coverage! I wish I could afford to just buy plenty and have a couple different sets running, but on a 1000+ gal tank things add up a bit too quickly.

bif24701 · 08/24/2016, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by fishguy306

Dang, that is a lot of coverage! I wish I could afford to just buy plenty and have a couple different sets running, but on a 1000+ gal tank things add up a bit too quickly.

LMAO, that's a real problem bro.

Aaron

zachfishman · 08/24/2016, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishguy306

I'm looking at going the Kessil route to light a very large tank, I'm curious what kind of spread people have gotten from mounting them high above the tank, such as 24" above the surface? It would be a predator tank, so I do not need high par out of them. I'm looking at the A160WE.

I had one person claim 2' high I could probably get a decent amount of light over a 48x48" area. Does it sound like there is any truth to this? I know I would get shadows on the bottom depending on the scaping, but that isn't an issue. With no coral I'm not worried about it being even, just enough to see the fish and look good.

For a FO you can get by with surprisingly little. I don't know about 48x48 spread from the A160, but for reference we light our 700g FO systems at work (10'x3'x3') with three 165w cheapo LED units (basically Mars Aqua with no optics). And they're only dialed up to 75% power or so.

fishguy306 · 08/25/2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by bif24701

LMAO, that's a real problem bro.

Aaron

Ok, that may be worded a bit badly lol. But when you go the plywood route it sucks to spend double what you did on the tank in lighting alone lol

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Originally Posted by zachfishman

For a FO you can get by with surprisingly little. I don't know about 48x48 spread from the A160, but for reference we light our 700g FO systems at work (10'x3'x3') with three 165w cheapo LED units (basically Mars Aqua with no optics). And they're only dialed up to 75% power or so.

Thanks for the thoughts! Yeah I really don't need it bright at all. Biggest thing is that I want control via either an app or controller and some sort of sunrise/sunset effect, otherwise I'd go with a much cheaper route and just on/off. I'm also considering Radions but even two feet up they are saying I should go with five of the XR15s. Bit much for me lol

vhuang168 · 08/25/2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by fishguy306

Ok, that may be worded a bit badly lol. But when you go the plywood route it sucks to spend double what you did on the tank in lighting alone lol

The tank is almost always one of the cheapest part of the build.

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jdantunes · 08/27/2016, 12:54 PM

I will stick with Kessil for your predator tank. The shimmer this lights produce does not compare to any other LED our in the market and I feel that a predator tank looks cooler on the dark side with a lot of caves and crannies.

Rbacchiega · 09/07/2016, 04:58 PM

Im currently collecting parts etc for a 50 gallon half round Softie/Lps tank (35.4"across the back, 19.6 inches front to back at furthest point and 23.5 inches top to bottom...empty) would 2 150/160s be enough? thanks in advance!

dh350twin · 09/07/2016, 11:37 PM

72x30x24

Grayhead · 09/08/2016, 04:55 AM

My fit light bar. 3 lessons hard mounted to aluminum frame. 2- 2 bulb fixtures over a 5' 240 gallon tank.

Grayhead · 09/08/2016, 02:49 PM

Sorry spell check.

My diy light bar. 3 kessils hard mounted to an aluminum frame.

bif24701 · 09/08/2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dh350twin

72x30x24

That's the top notch lighting IMHO, Kessil 360s+T5s!

Aaron

jdantunes · 09/08/2016, 05:43 PM

That's a ton of light 8x T5' + 3 Kessil A350/360 + 2 Reefbrites. Tank doesn't even look that full to need that much of light. Have your got par readings?

bif24701 · 09/08/2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jdantunes

That's a ton of light 8x T5' + 3 Kessil A350/360 + 2 Reefbrites. Tank doesn't even look that full to need that much of light. Have your got par readings?

It's still a really large tank though.

Aaron

07/27/2016, 11:19 AM	#2051
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	Then I'm confused. You mentioned they only work with 360s but you show a 160 in the pictures Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro

07/27/2016, 11:22 AM	#2052
pelphrey Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 463	The articulating mount only works with the 360's. I don't really like the goose neck so I made a mount out of 8020 for my 160. The articulating mount allows you to better aim the 360. __________________ Devoted Reefer 250 - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2597291 http://www.youtube.com/pelphrey

07/27/2016, 12:42 PM	#2053
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	Why does it only work with the 360? Doesn't it mount the same way? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro

07/27/2016, 01:08 PM	#2055
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	Ok. So which articulating mount you say DOESN'T work with the 160 and only with the 360? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro

08/22/2016, 08:42 AM	#2057
shred5 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Waukesha , WI Posts: 4,998	I am guessing kessil a160we and a360we can be controlled on the same circuit through a controller. I want to use the 160 to fill in for some of the shading.. The Kessil a360we have been amazing on my tank except for some shading. __________________ David Polzin

08/12/2016, 03:59 PM	#2056
Jon532 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Prestonsburg Ky Posts: 107	What's your Kessil lighting schedule? What works best for growing and color of corals? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/24/2016, 03:52 PM	#2059
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	I'm looking at going the Kessil route to light a very large tank, I'm curious what kind of spread people have gotten from mounting them high above the tank, such as 24" above the surface? It would be a predator tank, so I do not need high par out of them. I'm looking at the A160WE. I had one person claim 2' high I could probably get a decent amount of light over a 48x48" area. Does it sound like there is any truth to this? I know I would get shadows on the bottom depending on the scaping, but that isn't an issue. With no coral I'm not worried about it being even, just enough to see the fish and look good.

08/24/2016, 04:10 PM	#2061
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	Cool, thank you. I sent them an email this morning but hadn't heard back yet. Was hopeful for some real world experience lol

08/24/2016, 04:34 PM	#2063
fishguy306 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 306	Dang, that is a lot of coverage! I wish I could afford to just buy plenty and have a couple different sets running, but on a 1000+ gal tank things add up a bit too quickly.

08/27/2016, 12:54 PM	#2068
jdantunes Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 549	I will stick with Kessil for your predator tank. The shimmer this lights produce does not compare to any other LED our in the market and I feel that a predator tank looks cooler on the dark side with a lot of caves and crannies. __________________ Jonathan Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Deep Blue Rimless

09/07/2016, 04:58 PM	#2069
Rbacchiega Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ballarat, Australia Posts: 50	Im currently collecting parts etc for a 50 gallon half round Softie/Lps tank (35.4"across the back, 19.6 inches front to back at furthest point and 23.5 inches top to bottom...empty) would 2 150/160s be enough? thanks in advance! __________________ "Here's to Swimmin' with Bow-Leged Women" Current Tank Info: 180 gallon in progress

09/07/2016, 11:37 PM	#2070
dh350twin Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kent island md Posts: 599	72x30x24 __________________ Epic Reefers~~~~Carry Epic Corals!!! Current tank:240 peninsula mixed reef- Atb 1050-white v2 skimmer, Mp 60wes (2) ecotech's Mp40w's, ATI Sunpower 8x80. with reef brites, custom sump. JBJ ATO, bubble magnus tripple doser. Rip custom 150 gallon mixed reef Current Tank Info: 240 gallon peninsula mixed reef tank

09/08/2016, 04:55 AM	#2071
Grayhead Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 581	My fit light bar. 3 lessons hard mounted to aluminum frame. 2- 2 bulb fixtures over a 5' 240 gallon tank.

09/08/2016, 02:49 PM	#2072
Grayhead Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 581	Sorry spell check. My diy light bar. 3 kessils hard mounted to an aluminum frame.

09/08/2016, 05:43 PM	#2074
jdantunes Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 549	That's a ton of light 8x T5' + 3 Kessil A350/360 + 2 Reefbrites. Tank doesn't even look that full to need that much of light. Have your got par readings? __________________ Jonathan Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Deep Blue Rimless