sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
I plan to pick one up in a couple of months. Great light from everything I've read & has the features that the current line up is missing.
Kessil Club
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I plan to pick one up in a couple of months. Great light from everything I've read & has the features that the current line up is missing.
sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
I would think it would be enough. I'm waiting a couple of months myself to see how well people are doing with these.
skinsncanes
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I have one a360we left and a controller that I'm selling if anyone's interested. Only used it for three months. pm me
oseymour
Euphyllia Addict
Check out the Used Equipment sales forum here on RC - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=2
DaddyBriefs
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2 A150's
2 A150's
I am light shopping for my 40 breeder. I feel like I have looked at everything and it is only making things worse the more I look and get confused with all the options. However, I keep coming back to the kessils. For the sake of budget and simplicity, I was thinking about going with two Kessil A150w's (1-Sky blue and 1-Ocean Blue) over the 40 breeder. They are $160 per light now and from what I understand, there is no need for a controller, just a simple timer will suffice. Is this correct in that they are simply On or Off and are not dimmable? I like the idea of mixing the two lights. I saw it on youtube and it looks like a nice color.
The other light I am also considering is the 36 inch 14K XB series light from BuildMyLeds.com. Which set-up would be better for the money? Both set-ups are just over $300. Which would be a better choice?
Thanks for the help/input?
2 A150's
I am light shopping for my 40 breeder. I feel like I have looked at everything and it is only making things worse the more I look and get confused with all the options. However, I keep coming back to the kessils. For the sake of budget and simplicity, I was thinking about going with two Kessil A150w's (1-Sky blue and 1-Ocean Blue) over the 40 breeder. They are $160 per light now and from what I understand, there is no need for a controller, just a simple timer will suffice. Is this correct in that they are simply On or Off and are not dimmable? I like the idea of mixing the two lights. I saw it on youtube and it looks like a nice color.
The other light I am also considering is the 36 inch 14K XB series light from BuildMyLeds.com. Which set-up would be better for the money? Both set-ups are just over $300. Which would be a better choice?
Thanks for the help/input?
The problem with not being able to dim LEDs IMO, is that when comparing to the sun, the sun is not at full strength the full duration while its out. And you'll have to run your lights for a significantly shorter photo period or else risk algae problems or completely cooking your corals.
A lot of people stress ramping up and down, but there was a whole of of amazing tanks before we had this ability. I have run the 150 setup your talking about and it works fine. Just make sure you have the ability to control the height cause every time you acclimate a new carol you'll need to raise it up and shorten your photo period.
DaddyBriefs
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1 A160w
1 A160w
Would 1 A160w be enough to cover a 40B? How high would it have to hang to get this kind of coverage. I was thinking I can get a A160 and a controller for $320 and then get another A160w when I grow into it. My tank is new and currently does not house coral. If I started in the middle and worked my way to the sides, which will take awhile, I could get another A160 when the time is right. Would this be better option that going with 2 A150's? The total price difference, using today's prices, would be $180 increase. 2 A160's with a controller would be $180 more than 2 A150's. The mounting brackets are not included in these numbers.
1 A160w
Would 1 A160w be enough to cover a 40B? How high would it have to hang to get this kind of coverage. I was thinking I can get a A160 and a controller for $320 and then get another A160w when I grow into it. My tank is new and currently does not house coral. If I started in the middle and worked my way to the sides, which will take awhile, I could get another A160 when the time is right. Would this be better option that going with 2 A150's? The total price difference, using today's prices, would be $180 increase. 2 A160's with a controller would be $180 more than 2 A150's. The mounting brackets are not included in these numbers.
Esage
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DaddyBriefs
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Kessil
Kessil
2 A350's sound like a lot of light for a small tank like the 40 breeder. it also sounds like a lot of money invested in a lighting system. I am hoping to stay around $300 - $400. I was thinking the smaller kissels would be better for me because I can buy them one at a time rather than having to drop $400 in a single transactions.
I may just go with the A150's, but my concern is they lack control. When considering the A160's, it increases the price by $180. Due to this, I am also considering the AI Prime lights as they have the added controllability function and I can also buy them one at a time.
Kessil
2 A350's sound like a lot of light for a small tank like the 40 breeder. it also sounds like a lot of money invested in a lighting system. I am hoping to stay around $300 - $400. I was thinking the smaller kissels would be better for me because I can buy them one at a time rather than having to drop $400 in a single transactions.
I may just go with the A150's, but my concern is they lack control. When considering the A160's, it increases the price by $180. Due to this, I am also considering the AI Prime lights as they have the added controllability function and I can also buy them one at a time.
that Fish Guy
Frag Swap Crusader!
I would then start with one A150 (Are they really only $70? I thought they were $160) or an A160 then add a second one.
Don't get the Primes.
They are Terrible Lights.
DaddyBriefs
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price totals for Kessil
price totals for Kessil
The a150's are $160 each so $320 for a pair of them
The a160's are $239 each and $99 for a controller so $577 for two lights and a controller
price totals for Kessil
The a150's are $160 each so $320 for a pair of them
The a160's are $239 each and $99 for a controller so $577 for two lights and a controller
that Fish Guy
Frag Swap Crusader!
Most people get Goosenecks so don't forget about those.
You can skip the controller or buy it later as well.
ian09
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So I I finally started my new set up and purchased my Kessil 360 used. The light works great manually with the knobs but whenever I connect it to the controller (Kessil) I can never get the intensity to be bright white. Does anyone else have this problem? It seems like whenever I hook up the controller it just looks too blue 
WaReefer458
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I just got my 40 up and going last week. I went with 1 360 and a controller. Couldn't be happier with it. Plenty of light spread in the tank with very minimal shadowing on the ends. Only " dark " spots in the tank are the back corners up by the lid. Not too worried about it seeing as how my corals will not be there.
janci
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So I I finally started my new set up and purchased my Kessil 360 used. The light works great manually with the knobs but whenever I connect it to the controller (Kessil) I can never get the intensity to be bright white. Does anyone else have this problem? It seems like whenever I hook up the controller it just looks too blue
Both settings on 100%, ian09?
Should be pretty bright.
No acclimation setting that can be limiting the output?
ian09
New member
janci, yes. Manually with the knobs unconnected to the controller the lights are super bright. What I have trouble with is when it's "connected" to the controller. For some reason it just doesn't get bright at all but stays more blue no matter if I ramp up the intensity to 100%. I wonder if it has something to do with the connections, like it's not making proper contact. Anyone know anything? I hate staring at a blue tank but I like the use of the controller. The colors of what little coral I have really pop but I like a more white tank.
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