1 or 2 kessil AP700 for Redsea Reefer 350?

ScubaNemo · 12/14/2015, 06:53 AM

I'm setting up my Redsea Reefer 350 (47"L x 20"W x 21"H) tank. It will be a mixed reef. Is 1 Kessil AP700 enough or do I need to have 2 units?

sixpackgarage · 12/14/2015, 10:00 AM

1 will do it IMHO. It's a very strong little light.

Reef Frog · 12/14/2015, 01:48 PM

It looks like you will have to mount it relatively high to cover a full 4 feet, and the edges probably will be a bit shady (which is fine for many LPS for example). Lower mounting heights might make the side areas even darker.

It looks like a nice light. Most modern single puck designs seem to cover about 12" to 18" really well depending on mounting height. But some manufacturers do claim greater coverage.

sixpackgarage · 12/14/2015, 01:57 PM

If it's a mixed, just put your SPS in the middle 2-3 ft area and put your LPS and softies on the edges.

gus6464 · 12/14/2015, 03:21 PM

2 cuz YOLO.

oseymour · 12/15/2015, 01:01 PM

check the BRS video to see the incredible coverage of the AP700 - https://youtu.be/V7XLgLiA0PM?t=1288

I thing you can do with 1 if you place softies and LPS towards the edges

I love how the Red Sea Reefer 350 looks. I'm holding out until January to see if the 425 will be available in the US. It's a couple of inches deeper and high.

ScubaNemo · 12/26/2015, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I will go for 1 for now and see how it goes. Will keep you posted :-)

12/14/2015, 06:53 AM	#1
ScubaNemo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 383	1 or 2 kessil AP700 for Redsea Reefer 350? I'm setting up my Redsea Reefer 350 (47"L x 20"W x 21"H) tank. It will be a mixed reef. Is 1 Kessil AP700 enough or do I need to have 2 units?

12/14/2015, 10:00 AM	#2
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	1 will do it IMHO. It's a very strong little light. __________________ my build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2512689 my fuge thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2523500 Current Tank Info: DSA NEO 65G reef powered by Kessil

12/14/2015, 01:48 PM	#3
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	It looks like you will have to mount it relatively high to cover a full 4 feet, and the edges probably will be a bit shady (which is fine for many LPS for example). Lower mounting heights might make the side areas even darker. It looks like a nice light. Most modern single puck designs seem to cover about 12" to 18" really well depending on mounting height. But some manufacturers do claim greater coverage. Last edited by Reef Frog; 12/14/2015 at 02:00 PM.

12/14/2015, 01:57 PM	#4
sixpackgarage reef mechanic Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	If it's a mixed, just put your SPS in the middle 2-3 ft area and put your LPS and softies on the edges. __________________ my build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2512689 my fuge thread: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2523500 Current Tank Info: DSA NEO 65G reef powered by Kessil

12/15/2015, 01:01 PM	#6
oseymour Euphyllia Addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,424	check the BRS video to see the incredible coverage of the AP700 - https://youtu.be/V7XLgLiA0PM?t=1288 I thing you can do with 1 if you place softies and LPS towards the edges I love how the Red Sea Reefer 350 looks. I'm holding out until January to see if the 425 will be available in the US. It's a couple of inches deeper and high. __________________ Just started Red Sea Reefer 350 (75 Gallon) Build Thread - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2555495 Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 350

12/14/2015, 03:21 PM	#5
gus6464 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,079	2 cuz YOLO.

12/26/2015, 12:18 AM	#7
ScubaNemo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Astoria, New York Posts: 383	Thanks for the feedback guys. I will go for 1 for now and see how it goes. Will keep you posted :-)