Kessil A360WE - Page 4

Crna · 03/04/2014, 12:55 PM

I am really excited abou these lights. We are looking at setting up either a Deep Sea Aquatics 65 or 90. Both tanks are 36" long, 22" deep for the 65 and 25" deep for the 90. I don't like the look of the hood, and my wife hates the idea of hanging a fixture in our livingroom. So, I was thinking that 2 of these on goosenecks would look great! I am planning on a mixed reef. Do you guys think that two will be enough? And with a max depth of 25in, would you go with the wide angle? Thanks!

Zacktosterone · 03/04/2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Crna

I am really excited abou these lights. We are looking at setting up either a Deep Sea Aquatics 65 or 90. Both tanks are 36" long, 22" deep for the 65 and 25" deep for the 90. I don't like the look of the hood, and my wife hates the idea of hanging a fixture in our livingroom. So, I was thinking that 2 of these on goosenecks would look great! I am planning on a mixed reef. Do you guys think that two will be enough? And with a max depth of 25in, would you go with the wide angle? Thanks!

2 on a 90 gallon WIDE angle would be perfect for more than 25" deep

Brian Crook · 03/04/2014, 02:21 PM

I'm also really excited about the Kessil's. They are now my top choice due to nice colour mixing.

With regards to moonlights, I was thinking about either getting the Apex Moonlights, or getting a couple Ecoxotic Stunner Strips and connecting them to the Apex.

I think the Ecoxotic Stunner Strips are the way to go because they could also be used during the day to add some punch, but I'm having a little trouble figuring out what I need to connect them to the Apex so they can be controlled / dimmed.

What do you all do for moonlighting with your Kessils?

Crna · 03/04/2014, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

2 on a 90 gallon WIDE angle would be perfect for more than 25" deep

That's exactly what I was thinking/hoping, thanks!

I was wondering about moonlights too, any suggestions?

bif24701 · 03/07/2014, 05:06 PM

Here is what it looks like so far.

Zacktosterone · 03/07/2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Crna

That's exactly what I was thinking/hoping, thanks!

I was wondering about moonlights too, any suggestions?

You'll find the actinics on the kessil at 100% and 10% intensity are more than good enough for moonlights

Zacktosterone · 03/07/2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bif24701

Here is what it looks like so far.

That looks good but I dont care for your aquascape lol

bif24701 · 03/07/2014, 05:23 PM

The Pukani took up more room than I thought, I just plan on covering every thing in coral anyway.

Zacktosterone · 03/07/2014, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bif24701

The Pukani took up more room than I thought, I just plan on covering every thing in coral anyway.

I have pikani. You have to break it apart. Dont be afraid of not using it all. I had a lot left over. _20140307_182705.jpg

Also, those rocks in the middle will be removed once I get my clam in there lol

bif24701 · 03/07/2014, 05:35 PM

I like that, there is a piece or two I could remove.

Zacktosterone · 03/07/2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bif24701

I like that, there is a piece or two I could remove.

Those lights look great though on that tank

bif24701 · 03/07/2014, 05:39 PM

Should see in person, is a bit cloudy now though. I love them more than my MH PC combo I had.

Zacktosterone · 03/07/2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bif24701

Should see in person, is a bit cloudy now though. I love them more than my MH PC combo I had.

Yeah they're a nice light. I run t5 with mine just because I like T5s but they're nice on their own

bif24701 · 03/07/2014, 05:41 PM

When it clears up I will get the camera out and take a real picture.

BIGD0G · 03/07/2014, 08:54 PM

Here's a thought. If the lights are linked together thus adjusting one adjusts them all so they are I'm sync, would it work to use one controllable 360 as the master connected to a controller and then use 350s as slaves? Might be a way to save a few $ since the 350 is cheaper and on the used market an even better deal.

Zacktosterone · 03/07/2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGD0G

Here's a thought. If the lights are linked together thus adjusting one adjusts them all so they are I'm sync, would it work to use one controllable 360 as the master connected to a controller and then use 350s as slaves? Might be a way to save a few $ since the 350 is cheaper and on the used market an even better deal.

For one, you wouldn't really save money because they're the same price I'm sure, and you wouldn't be able to link them because they have different programming, also, they have different color

BIGD0G · 03/07/2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

For one, you wouldn't really save money because they're the same price I'm sure, and you wouldn't be able to link them because they have different programming, also, they have different color

Ok makes sense. I bought 3 360Ws for my 180 but reading this thread got me to thinking maybe it would work with a 350 as a slave. If so would have possible picked up a used 350 as a spare. Thanks.

Zacktosterone · 03/07/2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGD0G

Ok makes sense. I bought 3 360Ws for my 180 but reading this thread got me to thinking maybe it would work with a 350 as a slave. If so would have possible picked up a used 350 as a spare. Thanks.

How's the light spread on your 180?

BIGD0G · 03/07/2014, 09:05 PM

I am mounting them in a canopy. I have the mounts in now and will be adding the lights in the morning and turning them on. Right now I have one mounted dead center of the tank then the outside ones 18" from the center one. The leaves about 18" to the side glass from each out one. That should work out well with my aquascapimg also. Of course once I see them I may adjust but for now that is the plan.

LittleBurger · 03/08/2014, 08:59 AM

Chipping in. Mine is 3ft cube, 2ft height. Testing out on 1 a360we.

LittleBurger · 03/08/2014, 09:32 AM

My 3ft cube lighted by single a360we.

Will be getting another a360we.

Quintis · 03/08/2014, 10:52 AM

I need some help in deciding if a couple A360we's will be a good fit to supplement my 2-250w Radiums. With how my tank and lighting is set-up I honestly can't think of another way to add supplements that will keep a semi clean look other than Kessils. The tank is 50x26x20 and I want the kessils soley to add more blue into the tank and for a dawn/dusk effect. Would two of these fixtures give me what I'm looking for?

My tank when first started: Looks bluer than in person.

I would mount the kessils either on the eurobrace or on the 80/20 extrusions that the MH's hang from and sorta angle them around so that they aren't directly under the MH's.

bif24701 · 03/08/2014, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Quintis

I need some help in deciding if a couple A360we's will be a good fit to supplement my 2-250w Radiums. With how my tank and lighting is set-up I honestly can't think of another way to add supplements that will keep a semi clean look other than Kessils. The tank is 50x26x20 and I want the kessils soley to add more blue into the tank and for a dawn/dusk effect. Would two of these fixtures give me what I'm looking for?

My tank when first started: Looks bluer than in person.

I would mount the kessils either on the eurobrace or on the 80/20 extrusions that the MH's hang from and sorta angle them around so that they aren't directly under the MH's.

I'm not so sure, they only dim to about 15% then off. They are very blue and small, so it wouldn't hurt at all. I am almost willing to bet later after getting them on that you like the Kessil better than the 250 MH, I do.

joesreeftank · 03/08/2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefDoberman

I run kessils on a 30" deep tank and love them. I have no problem keeping clams (crocea, maxima and deresa) or corals on the bottom.

Now you mention the price. I think the reality is that in most applications, 2 kessils is better than one.

Hello Reefdoberman

Question for you? I have two Kessil 360s They work great however I have not been able to keep clam alive, everything ells in my tank is doing great, Water parameters look good, I tested today before my water change and the Calk is at 420, should it be higher for clams could that be the problem? i use oyster feast to feed it. in any case I am on my 4th clam now and I would love to be able to keep it alive.
any help or suggestions would be great.

Thank You

Zacktosterone · 03/08/2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by joesreeftank

Hello Reefdoberman

Question for you? I have two Kessil 360s They work great however I have not been able to keep clam alive, everything ells in my tank is doing great, Water parameters look good, I tested today before my water change and the Calk is at 420, should it be higher for clams could that be the problem? i use oyster feast to feed it. in any case I am on my 4th clam now and I would love to be able to keep it alive.
any help or suggestions would be great.

Thank You

Move it up higher.
Check for predetors
Could be acclimation issues

03/04/2014, 12:55 PM	#76
Crna Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 246	I am really excited abou these lights. We are looking at setting up either a Deep Sea Aquatics 65 or 90. Both tanks are 36" long, 22" deep for the 65 and 25" deep for the 90. I don't like the look of the hood, and my wife hates the idea of hanging a fixture in our livingroom. So, I was thinking that 2 of these on goosenecks would look great! I am planning on a mixed reef. Do you guys think that two will be enough? And with a max depth of 25in, would you go with the wide angle? Thanks! __________________ ......Brian......

03/07/2014, 05:06 PM	#80
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	Here is what it looks like so far. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/07/2014, 05:23 PM	#83
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	The Pukani took up more room than I thought, I just plan on covering every thing in coral anyway. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/07/2014, 05:35 PM	#85
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	I like that, there is a piece or two I could remove. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/07/2014, 05:39 PM	#87
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	Should see in person, is a bit cloudy now though. I love them more than my MH PC combo I had. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/04/2014, 02:21 PM	#78
Brian Crook Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 269	I'm also really excited about the Kessil's. They are now my top choice due to nice colour mixing. With regards to moonlights, I was thinking about either getting the Apex Moonlights, or getting a couple Ecoxotic Stunner Strips and connecting them to the Apex. I think the Ecoxotic Stunner Strips are the way to go because they could also be used during the day to add some punch, but I'm having a little trouble figuring out what I need to connect them to the Apex so they can be controlled / dimmed. What do you all do for moonlighting with your Kessils?

03/07/2014, 05:41 PM	#89
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	When it clears up I will get the camera out and take a real picture. __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

03/07/2014, 08:54 PM	#90
BIGD0G Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Shalimar, FL Posts: 307	Here's a thought. If the lights are linked together thus adjusting one adjusts them all so they are I'm sync, would it work to use one controllable 360 as the master connected to a controller and then use 350s as slaves? Might be a way to save a few $ since the 350 is cheaper and on the used market an even better deal. __________________ 180g Dual Corner Overflow, Dual Herbie w/return over top, 45 gallon sump, Little giant return pump, Vertex Alpha 200 Skimmer, Apex w/ORP, Temp, PH & salinity probes, 3 EB8s, VDM, PM2, Lunar Simulator Current Tank Info: 180g

03/07/2014, 09:05 PM	#94
BIGD0G Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Shalimar, FL Posts: 307	I am mounting them in a canopy. I have the mounts in now and will be adding the lights in the morning and turning them on. Right now I have one mounted dead center of the tank then the outside ones 18" from the center one. The leaves about 18" to the side glass from each out one. That should work out well with my aquascapimg also. Of course once I see them I may adjust but for now that is the plan. __________________ 180g Dual Corner Overflow, Dual Herbie w/return over top, 45 gallon sump, Little giant return pump, Vertex Alpha 200 Skimmer, Apex w/ORP, Temp, PH & salinity probes, 3 EB8s, VDM, PM2, Lunar Simulator Current Tank Info: 180g

03/08/2014, 08:59 AM	#95
LittleBurger Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 111	Chipping in. Mine is 3ft cube, 2ft height. Testing out on 1 a360we. __________________ Tank size:36"x36"x24" Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Current Tank Info: 3ft by 3ft crystal glass on 3sides

03/08/2014, 09:32 AM	#96
LittleBurger Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 111	My 3ft cube lighted by single a360we. Will be getting another a360we. __________________ Tank size:36"x36"x24" Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Current Tank Info: 3ft by 3ft crystal glass on 3sides

03/08/2014, 10:52 AM	#97
Quintis Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 130	I need some help in deciding if a couple A360we's will be a good fit to supplement my 2-250w Radiums. With how my tank and lighting is set-up I honestly can't think of another way to add supplements that will keep a semi clean look other than Kessils. The tank is 50x26x20 and I want the kessils soley to add more blue into the tank and for a dawn/dusk effect. Would two of these fixtures give me what I'm looking for? My tank when first started: Looks bluer than in person. I would mount the kessils either on the eurobrace or on the 80/20 extrusions that the MH's hang from and sorta angle them around so that they aren't directly under the MH's.