Kessil Question

reeferboy83 · 06/12/2016, 06:51 AM

Looking to purchase a Kessil for a 30 shallow rimless setup (24x24x12). I was looking to buy a 160we for that size tank. For those of you that run these lights, would that be enough light to cover this tank or should I go with the 360we?

Also,
I have an opportunity to purchase a used 360we w/gooseneck for $275. The light itself is 2 years old but ive seen it in person and still looks great. Does that seem like a decent price for the light with the age and would I have to be worried about anything with it being that old?

Thanks in advance for the help.

billdogg · 06/12/2016, 06:58 AM

I use 2 x A360we's to light my frag tank, 4x2x12" (60g). I have them set to maybe 50% and the frags seem to love it.

The A360we retails for $399 new, so I suppose that might be a fair price. I prefer to buy new whenever possible just to avoid purchasing someone's problems.

slief · 06/12/2016, 08:51 AM

I would suggest a 360WE over the 24x24" tank or two of the 160's which will help reduce shadowing on the ends. The 360's have a wider spread which is why I would recommend the 360's unless you get a pair of 160's which would have their advantages. A 360 for $275 with the goose neck is a pretty good price. The 360WE's are very reliable lights so I don't think there is much risk in terms of failure. That said, if you can afford new, then you get a great warranty even though you will likely never need it.

reeferboy83 · 06/13/2016, 01:33 PM

Thanks all for the info

06/12/2016, 06:51 AM	#1
reeferboy83 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florence AL Posts: 86	Kessil Question Looking to purchase a Kessil for a 30 shallow rimless setup (24x24x12). I was looking to buy a 160we for that size tank. For those of you that run these lights, would that be enough light to cover this tank or should I go with the 360we? Also, I have an opportunity to purchase a used 360we w/gooseneck for $275. The light itself is 2 years old but ive seen it in person and still looks great. Does that seem like a decent price for the light with the age and would I have to be worried about anything with it being that old? Thanks in advance for the help. __________________ "Got Reef" Current Tank Info: 120g Glass Cages RR Rimless Octo 160 Recirc Skimmer 100g rubermaid sump, OceanRevive Arctic S026 Full Spectrum LED's

06/12/2016, 06:58 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I use 2 x A360we's to light my frag tank, 4x2x12" (60g). I have them set to maybe 50% and the frags seem to love it. The A360we retails for $399 new, so I suppose that might be a fair price. I prefer to buy new whenever possible just to avoid purchasing someone's problems. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

06/12/2016, 08:51 AM	#3
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	I would suggest a 360WE over the 24x24" tank or two of the 160's which will help reduce shadowing on the ends. The 360's have a wider spread which is why I would recommend the 360's unless you get a pair of 160's which would have their advantages. A 360 for $275 with the goose neck is a pretty good price. The 360WE's are very reliable lights so I don't think there is much risk in terms of failure. That said, if you can afford new, then you get a great warranty even though you will likely never need it. __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

06/13/2016, 01:33 PM	#4
reeferboy83 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florence AL Posts: 86	Thanks all for the info __________________ "Got Reef" Current Tank Info: 120g Glass Cages RR Rimless Octo 160 Recirc Skimmer 100g rubermaid sump, OceanRevive Arctic S026 Full Spectrum LED's