Kessil A150 6500

Boa1277 · 01/25/2013, 11:29 PM

I purchased one of these little LEDs for my refugium and I am super super happy with this little light it has tripled the growth of my chaeto. The light is very nice and it isn't bulky or hard to setup. I was running a Cadlights 24watt t-5 setup for over a year and I never once harvested my Chaeto with this new Kessil I am cutting about once a month! If you are having a hard time getting your refugium to take off and really grow I would definitely consider going this route.

that Fish Guy · 01/26/2013, 01:54 AM

That is a very good idea.

Freshwater Amazon Sun Kessil LED over a Refugium.

Why did nobody think of that before?

EasyEd77 · 03/31/2013, 09:31 AM

Is anyone else using a Kessil Amazon Sun bulb over their fuge? If yes are you happy with it?

galoot · 03/31/2013, 10:08 AM

that's one expensive fuge light! Nice, but expensive! =)

EasyEd77 · 03/31/2013, 10:28 AM

Lol that's what I figured.

Grendel0501 · 03/31/2013, 03:33 PM

I also use the Amazon Sun (6500k) over my fuge.
Growth is much faster than when I had a CF screwin light over the fuge.
It also looks really good too, I'm tempted to get some special show tank type algaes to grow in the sump.

Jordania89 · 04/18/2013, 05:39 PM

I have only just setup my tank, but I bought a kessil amazon sun for my fuge. I have only started the fuge since two weeks ago. I would say my caulerpra algae nearly doubles once a week. Great progress I think.

These are from my build thread when I first threw the algae in. Theres loads now!

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Refugium Progress.jpg

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reeftivo · 04/18/2013, 05:47 PM

it better be a good light

kessil specializes in grow lights

Very nice!!!!

galoot · 04/18/2013, 06:10 PM

Poor Kessil being demoted to sump duty! Such a shame! =)

TimeConsumer · 04/18/2013, 08:26 PM

I have a similar plan for my refugium soon. I will start by removing the rubble and sand. Then installing an eggcrate rack about 8 inches off the bottom (leaving 6 inches of water above it). Underneath the eggcrate will be a ball of chaeto, the egg crate will serve as a frag rack. This will all be powered by a Kessil Sky Blue (10k). Hopefully it works well.

moondoggy4 · 04/18/2013, 11:10 PM

I have a Sky Blue 10k, nice little light, the color is a crisp white with no hint of yellow.

that Fish Guy · 04/19/2013, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

I have a Sky Blue 10k, nice little light, the color is a crisp white with no hint of yellow.

No yellow?

My 10K gives off quite a bit of yellow.

The light looks terrible.

15K and 20K are great LED's though.

Still best to go with the A360 though as you get any color you want and are not limited.

moondoggy4 · 04/19/2013, 07:16 PM

I do not see any yellow, I will ask my wife and kids what color they see.

jerpa · 04/19/2013, 07:29 PM

I didn't think the 10k was yellow either. I loved it. I actually thought the 15k and 20k were entirely too blue. They're fine lights for tanks 18" deep or less, or a refugium light.

moondoggy4 · 04/19/2013, 07:40 PM

I did a double blind test, I ask both of my kids and my wife, I know not professional but no one saw any yellow in the light. So in my opinion I do not see any yellow.

01/25/2013, 11:29 PM	#1
Boa1277 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tucson Posts: 317	Kessil A150 6500 I purchased one of these little LEDs for my refugium and I am super super happy with this little light it has tripled the growth of my chaeto. The light is very nice and it isn't bulky or hard to setup. I was running a Cadlights 24watt t-5 setup for over a year and I never once harvested my Chaeto with this new Kessil I am cutting about once a month! If you are having a hard time getting your refugium to take off and really grow I would definitely consider going this route.

01/26/2013, 01:54 AM	#2
that Fish Guy Frag Swap Crusader! Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,538	That is a very good idea. Freshwater Amazon Sun Kessil LED over a Refugium. Why did nobody think of that before? __________________ For a Complete List of all the Frag Swaps in 2018 Click the Link Below. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2655153 You do not want to miss any! Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon, 45 Gallon, 29 Gallon, 20 Gallon, 20 Gallon #2, 10 Gallon

03/31/2013, 09:31 AM	#3
EasyEd77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Ramon Posts: 437	Is anyone else using a Kessil Amazon Sun bulb over their fuge? If yes are you happy with it? __________________ 75 gallon AGA with Lifereef compact refugium 2 sump, 2 T5 HO w/individual reflector and 2 175 watt MH canopy retrofit kit, GEO 612 calcium reactor with masterflex, and litermeter 3 water exchange system.

03/31/2013, 10:28 AM	#5
EasyEd77 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Ramon Posts: 437	Lol that's what I figured. __________________ 75 gallon AGA with Lifereef compact refugium 2 sump, 2 T5 HO w/individual reflector and 2 175 watt MH canopy retrofit kit, GEO 612 calcium reactor with masterflex, and litermeter 3 water exchange system.

04/18/2013, 05:47 PM	#8
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	it better be a good light kessil specializes in grow lights Very nice!!!! __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

03/31/2013, 10:08 AM	#4
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	that's one expensive fuge light! Nice, but expensive! =)

03/31/2013, 03:33 PM	#6
Grendel0501 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Memphis Tn Posts: 465	I also use the Amazon Sun (6500k) over my fuge. Growth is much faster than when I had a CF screwin light over the fuge. It also looks really good too, I'm tempted to get some special show tank type algaes to grow in the sump.

04/18/2013, 06:10 PM	#9
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	Poor Kessil being demoted to sump duty! Such a shame! =)

04/18/2013, 08:26 PM	#10
TimeConsumer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 1,919	I have a similar plan for my refugium soon. I will start by removing the rubble and sand. Then installing an eggcrate rack about 8 inches off the bottom (leaving 6 inches of water above it). Underneath the eggcrate will be a ball of chaeto, the egg crate will serve as a frag rack. This will all be powered by a Kessil Sky Blue (10k). Hopefully it works well. __________________ Steve - Retired from reefing, for now.

04/18/2013, 11:10 PM	#11
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I have a Sky Blue 10k, nice little light, the color is a crisp white with no hint of yellow.

04/19/2013, 07:16 PM	#13
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I do not see any yellow, I will ask my wife and kids what color they see.

04/19/2013, 07:29 PM	#14
jerpa Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,174	I didn't think the 10k was yellow either. I loved it. I actually thought the 15k and 20k were entirely too blue. They're fine lights for tanks 18" deep or less, or a refugium light. __________________ Jer Current Tank Info: 40b basement sump, 40b refugium, 30g frag

04/19/2013, 07:40 PM	#15
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I did a double blind test, I ask both of my kids and my wife, I know not professional but no one saw any yellow in the light. So in my opinion I do not see any yellow.