Kessil AP 700 Owners Gather Here! - Page 62

hugh ngo · 03/28/2018, 09:25 PM

I have 3 AP700 on my 8ft tank and it covers it nicely.

dnguyen1 · 04/04/2018, 12:31 AM

Has anybody reached 100% intensity yet? I'm at 93 right now and things good

mfaso24 · 04/07/2018, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by dnguyen1

Has anybody reached 100% intensity yet? I'm at 93 right now and things good

Yes I am 15-16” off the water line

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NYC/NJREEFS · 04/07/2018, 01:55 AM

Newbie question; I connected my AP700 to an outlet on my Apex. It was programmed to turns on at 11am and off at 11pm. Will the Kessil revert to the light program I programmed into it, or will it revert to an “off” state when the outlet is switched on by the Apex in the morning at 11am? I have it over a 60ga cube, what height do you recommend to light a mixed reef w/minimal spillage of light in the room?

Thanks

vhuang168 · 04/07/2018, 08:16 AM

It should go to the program. But why turn off the light at the power source?

You should just plug the light into a wall outlet and if you have to use the Energy Bar, put the outlet into an Always On state.

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sil40sx · 04/20/2018, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dnguyen1

Has anybody reached 100% intensity yet? I'm at 93 right now and things good

Couple months 100% now:

reefer31 · 04/21/2018, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sil40sx

Couple months 100% now:

How long is your photoperiod/duration for those at 100%??? I was sitting at 15” above tank for my 120 ( 2 x ap700) and at 82% right now for 8 hrs. Some acros are paler than others and it’s not due to Low nutrients. Just wondering if I should lower duration or something.

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sil40sx · 04/21/2018, 02:18 PM

15 hours including ramp up/down. 10 hours on 100%. About 10’’ height from the water surface.

mfaso24 · 04/21/2018, 03:16 PM

I’m 15” above water line. 12 hour photoperiod with 100% for 8 hours.

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natanitelite · 04/21/2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by sil40sx

Couple months 100% now:

Absolutely beautiful tank.

natanitelite · 04/21/2018, 04:42 PM

Hey all.

I am pretty much decided on going with this fixture for my next build.

I see that Kessil says that two of these will cover my 48"x48" footprint, but wanted to just confirm with you all that you agree before I pull the trigger.

Thanks.

reefer31 · 04/21/2018, 07:45 PM

I have a 48x24x24 120 gallon and I have two without any t5 supplement and it’s perfect coverage. It seems most of us that are using ap700 have raised up the fixture for better spread. You may need to raise it up to around 14-15 inches for more spread on that type of cube tank.

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natanitelite · 04/21/2018, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by reefer31

I have a 48x24x24 120 gallon and I have two without any t5 supplement and it’s perfect coverage. It seems most of us that are using ap700 have raised up the fixture for better spread. You may need to raise it up to around 14-15 inches for more spread on that type of cube tank.

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I am planning to hang 18" from the surface. The water depth is only 18", so I expect that'll be okay.

Thanks.

sil40sx · 04/22/2018, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by natanitelite

Absolutely beautiful tank.

Thanks!

svandive · 04/26/2018, 07:36 AM

I’m starting up a new 180 60x24x25. I have two ap700 at 10” over the surface and am getting about 174 par at the sand bed. This tank will mainly be sps with a few lps at the sand bed. 13 hour photo period with a 4 hour peak at 100%. Been acclimating my corals as I’ve been adding them.

I don’t have any T5 supplementation however I do have two Hydra 26 lights I have been thinking about adding to supplement the middle section. Basically move the ap700s to the edge and fill in the middle with the hydras.

One thing I really wish for is a better app experience. I can not believe how poorly the app for these lights functions. I can never get these lights to stay in sync (clocks) nor stay connected (both of them) to the app. I fire up the app and after the long wait time to find the lights, the app 85% of the time only finds one.... frustrating from such a great hardware manufacture....

Nickyfish · 04/29/2018, 05:08 PM

Hello

Brand new reefer here. Over 25 years doing marine fish.

Just got a 120 gallon decorated it and now it is in cycle. (yes with a fish sorry)

ap700 and a orbit 58" LCD on the tank now

can anyone tell me are u really supposed to mount the ap700 front to back i have it across
and can anyone tell me what is the best light settings to start with once i put my first animals

also if i was to add any more lights what would u suggest with the 2 lcd units I have now

someone told me 2 tuna's but they are costly and I dont mind the money but I want to put what looks and works best

Thanks

Nickyfish · 04/29/2018, 05:28 PM

also can anyone point me to a thread that will help show where u should place things top to bottom for the light they need or does it not work this way

this is my progress so far

any pointers

Nickyfish · 04/29/2018, 05:32 PM

dnguyen1 · 05/02/2018, 12:39 AM

Do you guys find the intensity of the light causes hairy green algae geowrh

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Boochika · 05/07/2018, 07:39 AM

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Do you guys find the intensity of the light causes hairy green algae geowrh

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That should be based off of water nutrient levels not the specific light source.

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joshmun · 05/13/2018, 03:32 PM

Anyone running the AP700 on an IM lagoon 50? Trying to guage best height and intensity for softy/LPS tank. Currently 12” over water at 35% intensity. But a ton of light spill. When I get closer it seems to cook the coral.

markster33139 · 05/13/2018, 04:23 PM

I am doing the same as you 12 inches of the surface on my IM 50 at 35%. There is light spill but I don't want to place lower this light is powerful

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Nickyfish · 05/15/2018, 01:21 PM

hello my tank has just finished cycle

right not nothing but live rock and some hermits and snails in tank
want to start adding items now

how should i set the light settings to start with

120 gallon
1 ap700
1 current orbit marine 48"

joshmun · 05/15/2018, 04:44 PM

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I am doing the same as you 12 inches of the surface on my IM 50 at 35%. There is light spill but I don't want to place lower this light is powerful

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Do you run 35% flat all day? I only peak at 35% for 2 hrs. Just curious.

Thor2j · 05/16/2018, 04:17 AM

I have 2 on a 60" tank. 9 hours of light, 5 max at 71%. 9 inches off water. PAR 8 inches below water line is only about 240.

03/28/2018, 09:25 PM	#1526
hugh ngo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: garland texas Posts: 134	ap700 I have 3 AP700 on my 8ft tank and it covers it nicely.

04/04/2018, 12:31 AM	#1527
dnguyen1 Will work for fish Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 910	Has anybody reached 100% intensity yet? I'm at 93 right now and things good __________________ Trying to keep the tank clean ONE DAY AT A TIME. Current Tank Info: 50g cube

04/07/2018, 08:16 AM	#1530
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	It should go to the program. But why turn off the light at the power source? You should just plug the light into a wall outlet and if you have to use the Energy Bar, put the outlet into an Always On state. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro

04/29/2018, 05:28 PM	#1542
Nickyfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 80	also can anyone point me to a thread that will help show where u should place things top to bottom for the light they need or does it not work this way this is my progress so far any pointers __________________ Nick I Sports Rings One S.I. N.Y.

05/02/2018, 12:39 AM	#1544
dnguyen1 Will work for fish Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 910	Do you guys find the intensity of the light causes hairy green algae geowrh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Trying to keep the tank clean ONE DAY AT A TIME. Current Tank Info: 50g cube

04/21/2018, 02:18 PM	#1533
sil40sx Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 686	15 hours including ramp up/down. 10 hours on 100%. About 10’’ height from the water surface.

04/21/2018, 03:16 PM	#1534
mfaso24 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 800	I’m 15” above water line. 12 hour photoperiod with 100% for 8 hours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/21/2018, 04:42 PM	#1536
natanitelite Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 22	Hey all. I am pretty much decided on going with this fixture for my next build. I see that Kessil says that two of these will cover my 48"x48" footprint, but wanted to just confirm with you all that you agree before I pull the trigger. Thanks.

04/21/2018, 07:45 PM	#1537
reefer31 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 561	I have a 48x24x24 120 gallon and I have two without any t5 supplement and it’s perfect coverage. It seems most of us that are using ap700 have raised up the fixture for better spread. You may need to raise it up to around 14-15 inches for more spread on that type of cube tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/26/2018, 07:36 AM	#1540
svandive Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Raleigh Posts: 4	I’m starting up a new 180 60x24x25. I have two ap700 at 10” over the surface and am getting about 174 par at the sand bed. This tank will mainly be sps with a few lps at the sand bed. 13 hour photo period with a 4 hour peak at 100%. Been acclimating my corals as I’ve been adding them. I don’t have any T5 supplementation however I do have two Hydra 26 lights I have been thinking about adding to supplement the middle section. Basically move the ap700s to the edge and fill in the middle with the hydras. One thing I really wish for is a better app experience. I can not believe how poorly the app for these lights functions. I can never get these lights to stay in sync (clocks) nor stay connected (both of them) to the app. I fire up the app and after the long wait time to find the lights, the app 85% of the time only finds one.... frustrating from such a great hardware manufacture....

04/29/2018, 05:08 PM	#1541
Nickyfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 80	Hello Brand new reefer here. Over 25 years doing marine fish. Just got a 120 gallon decorated it and now it is in cycle. (yes with a fish sorry) ap700 and a orbit 58" LCD on the tank now can anyone tell me are u really supposed to mount the ap700 front to back i have it across and can anyone tell me what is the best light settings to start with once i put my first animals also if i was to add any more lights what would u suggest with the 2 lcd units I have now someone told me 2 tuna's but they are costly and I dont mind the money but I want to put what looks and works best Thanks

05/13/2018, 03:32 PM	#1546
joshmun Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 13	Anyone running the AP700 on an IM lagoon 50? Trying to guage best height and intensity for softy/LPS tank. Currently 12” over water at 35% intensity. But a ton of light spill. When I get closer it seems to cook the coral.

05/13/2018, 04:23 PM	#1547
markster33139 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 340	I am doing the same as you 12 inches of the surface on my IM 50 at 35%. There is light spill but I don't want to place lower this light is powerful Sent from my ONEPLUS A5000 using Tapatalk __________________ Creating the island life

05/15/2018, 01:21 PM	#1548
Nickyfish Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 80	hello my tank has just finished cycle right not nothing but live rock and some hermits and snails in tank want to start adding items now how should i set the light settings to start with 120 gallon 1 ap700 1 current orbit marine 48" __________________ Nick I Sports Rings One S.I. N.Y.

05/16/2018, 04:17 AM	#1550
Thor2j Registered Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 230	I have 2 on a 60" tank. 9 hours of light, 5 max at 71%. 9 inches off water. PAR 8 inches below water line is only about 240.