Question for you guys. I have a standard 125 but only have a single center brace. Normally I would do 3 of the 360's but the center brace messes with the placement of the center light. I was thinking of doing 2 360's and 2 160's to work around the single center brace. Are you able to link the 360's and 160's together? Any thoughts?
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Zacktosterone
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That's why I went with the A350s too. I have no trouble with growth on my 120g with two of them, but three would be better. As I mentioned before, I added T5s for aesthetics, but they do add to the total light. I havn't noticed a change in growth, color or health.
As for the 6' tank, your best, but not cheapest, bet is 4x A350s or A360s. If you get the narrow ones, 4 is best for even coverage on that length anyway. You can do it with 3, not counting the bar issue, but 4 will look better. I think this can vs best concept is the biggest problem with LEDs. They don't seem to be better or worse than MH, but they are different. You CAN light roughly the same footprint, 1 to 1, but MH does it better. I'm guessing it's beause LEDs are much more directional than other light sources, but I don't know for sure. What I do know is my 120 looked MUCH better when I held the A350 that is over my Solana on it, just to see, compared to two. There's a 6' tank at my LFS with 4 Radions on it and it looks better than those with 3 similar size LED fixtures. It seems that people try to wedge LEDs into this 'cheaper overall, more eficient' hole. They are in some cases (my Solana), but are less so in larger tanks when you use what is best, not what works. LEDs offer a lot, but the cost to play right is still high.
Yes they can be linked together using a 3.5mm male/male plug.
Tcook
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I agree with Zack. You will need at least 4 of the a360we and likely 5. I would go with the 360's (especially if this is a 24" deep tank) as these can be turned down if need be and can be used for a larger upgrade. You could certainly start with 3 and add as you feel you need them.
Thanks for the responses. My tank is the standard 125 with dual corner overflows and is 22" high. My thought was if I did the 2 a360's towards the middle I could use the a160's on the ends. The overflows take up a good chunk of real estate so I wouldn't have that much to light on the ends. There is not much of a cost savings by going that route, I just wanted to see if it would be possible.
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Just added 8 Kessil 360NE over my 478 gallon SPS tank.
And the controller.
I currently have it on acclimation mode. Starting at 30% and ramping to 65-70%. I think I will reacclimate the lights as to not shock the corals.
And the controller.
I currently have it on acclimation mode. Starting at 30% and ramping to 65-70%. I think I will reacclimate the lights as to not shock the corals.
Zacktosterone
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Just added 8 Kessil 360NE over my 478 gallon SPS tank.
And the controller.
I currently have it on acclimation mode. Starting at 30% and ramping to 65-70%. I think I will reacclimate the lights as to not shock the corals.
Holy cow, keep me posted on this one lol
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I just added them on the 5th of February so it's gonna be a while.
Zacktosterone
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What lighting did you replace?
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ReefKeep66
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Agreed. Keep us posted!
debincalif
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Tcook, off topic, but do you have a bigger pic of your FTS that's in your avatar? I'd love to see your tank!
Now ON TOPIC.
I have a Rapid LED DIY (24 LEDs) in the existing hood of my 24g JBJ nano. Next month I want to upgrade and am looking at the 360WE with a gooseneck mount. I'll be removing the hood and going topless.
Would the Kessil be a good fit with my tank? It's approx. 19" cube give or take. Right now I have zoas and a torch, but want to begin adding more LPS and SPS.
Thanks!
Now ON TOPIC.
I have a Rapid LED DIY (24 LEDs) in the existing hood of my 24g JBJ nano. Next month I want to upgrade and am looking at the 360WE with a gooseneck mount. I'll be removing the hood and going topless.
Would the Kessil be a good fit with my tank? It's approx. 19" cube give or take. Right now I have zoas and a torch, but want to begin adding more LPS and SPS.
Thanks!
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
In my opinion I would suggest the Kessil 360NE as the spread is 18x18. Maybe even the 160we would be even better.
debincalif
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So then you think the 360WE would be too much?
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Yessir. I'd do the 160WE and use the extra money to buy more corals.
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