is Kessil A80 adequate

Jasontkd · 09/23/2019, 02:26 PM

I am looking at a waterbox 20 gallon cube. I want to keep at least softies and LPS, but would potentially add some SPS down the road.

I can't seem to get a good answer on whether the Kessil A80 is enough light for a tank 18 x 18 x 16 deep. I have been searching for hours, and need some solid opinions.

I have never run any LED fixtures, so i am a complete newb on this one.

keychild486 · 09/23/2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasontkd

I am looking at a waterbox 20 gallon cube. I want to keep at least softies and LPS, but would potentially add some SPS down the road.

I can't seem to get a good answer on whether the Kessil A80 is enough light for a tank 18 x 18 x 16 deep. I have been searching for hours, and need some solid opinions.

I have never run any LED fixtures, so i am a complete newb on this one.

Depends what type of coral. softies and some LPS yes. if you want to get into SPS I would recommend one a360x with a narrow lens. that might be your best bet with kessils.

Jasontkd · 09/23/2019, 07:08 PM

I have been trying to decide between the Kessil A80 and the AI prime hd. I like the shimmer of the a80 but the output of the AI

mcgyvr · 09/23/2019, 09:06 PM

An a80 is at the low end of lighting for a tank of that size..
The ai would be much better

LQT · 09/23/2019, 10:59 PM

If you’re into the Kessil shimmer, an a160we would be more appropriate for your tank’s dimensions.

keychild486 · 09/24/2019, 08:55 AM

agree a a160 or a360x if you plan on upgrading to a bigger tank down the road. AI prime is great option as well you should be able to grow anything under the ai prime.

09/23/2019, 02:26 PM	#1
Jasontkd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 545	is Kessil A80 adequate I am looking at a waterbox 20 gallon cube. I want to keep at least softies and LPS, but would potentially add some SPS down the road. I can't seem to get a good answer on whether the Kessil A80 is enough light for a tank 18 x 18 x 16 deep. I have been searching for hours, and need some solid opinions. I have never run any LED fixtures, so i am a complete newb on this one.

09/23/2019, 09:06 PM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	An a80 is at the low end of lighting for a tank of that size.. The ai would be much better __________________ Who me?

09/23/2019, 10:59 PM	#5
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09/23/2019, 07:08 PM	#3
Jasontkd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 545	I have been trying to decide between the Kessil A80 and the AI prime hd. I like the shimmer of the a80 but the output of the AI

09/24/2019, 08:55 AM	#6
keychild486 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 146	agree a a160 or a360x if you plan on upgrading to a bigger tank down the road. AI prime is great option as well you should be able to grow anything under the ai prime.