I run 1 360 and a two bulb HOt5 with ATI true actinic and purple plus bulbs on my 36" tank. I don't have a lot in there yet but I do have two bubble tipped anemones and one acro that are doing great.
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I run 1 360 and a two bulb HOt5 with ATI true actinic and purple plus bulbs on my 36" tank. I don't have a lot in there yet but I do have two bubble tipped anemones and one acro that are doing great.
Scorpius
Stick Head
Scorpius
Stick Head
Anyone ever take apart their Kessil A360we? I just did. :lol: It's pretty easy and allows complete cleaning of the very large heat sink fins. I also gained access to the clear plastic window which was dirty and hazy on my one Kessil. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless your willing to possibly damage your light and or void your warranty.
laverda
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anyone using 350s care to comment?
laverda
Well-known member
for three times the price that is not that important right now. I have heard the 350 actually put out better light then the 360s.
Coelli
New member
Better as in how? The 360 E series is supposed to be improved over the 350 and 360.
This might help. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2294850
mizzoumed02
Member
I'm in. I just started my 60 cube about 4 weeks ago. I have a single 360WE controlled by my Apex. Love the color and controllability of this light. I'm planning on this being a SPS tank. I read a lot of reviews that said the 360 was great for SPS so we will find out!http://[URL=http://s128.photobucket.com/user/mizzoumed02/media/image_4.jpeg.html]
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sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
Finally installed my AP700 a few days ago. Had some trouble comprehending the app, but now I get it. Love the light. Will post continuing impressions over time I my blog on here
Finally installed my AP700 a few days ago. Had some trouble comprehending the app, but now I get it. Love the light. Will post continuing impressions over time I my blog on here
I love this light! Let me know how high off the water you are what intensity you plan on running. Looks like you got some sps in there
sixpackgarage
reef mechanic
I'm running the off the shelf 'moonlight' (or whatever it's called) template peaking at 60 or 65% with moonlight turned off (some acros didn't like the moons...no PE at night). I'm running the lights about 4-5 inches above the tank, I'll have to measure for exact distance.
The stock template was too powerful.. about 50 PAR higher than the program I was running on my 360WE lights.. which peaked at 95%.
This light is extremely strong at lower percentage than the 360WE lights... without a PAR meter, I would probably have killed my corals...the optics on the AP700 are leaps and bounds more effective.. you can see that just by looking at it.
On a side note everything looks super happy now that I lowered the output.
I agree, I've never owned the older Kessils but the spread on this is killer. I'm at about 15-16" off the water and at 80% intensity. I got there slowly over 2 months or so. I don't know whether I should keep going higher or just stay where I am. (I don't have a par meter unfortunately)
charlottereef
New member
Hello fellow Kessil Lovers...
Im starting a new build and just sold my old setup because of me moving to a new home..
I have used Kessils before and have loved the way they shimmer but haven't used then for a sps dominant tank before..
I currently have two kessil a160"s tuna sun that i have had on two small nano tanks and i cant seen to let them go lol..
The new tank is a Acrylic 60"x28"x24" that advanced acrylics just shipped me.. the euro bracing cutout is 50"x18"
I want to use the kessils I already have and am wondering how many 360"s would you use on a mostly sps tank with a minimalist aquascape in the center of mostly just branch rock?
Im starting a new build and just sold my old setup because of me moving to a new home..
I have used Kessils before and have loved the way they shimmer but haven't used then for a sps dominant tank before..
I currently have two kessil a160"s tuna sun that i have had on two small nano tanks and i cant seen to let them go lol..
The new tank is a Acrylic 60"x28"x24" that advanced acrylics just shipped me.. the euro bracing cutout is 50"x18"
I want to use the kessils I already have and am wondering how many 360"s would you use on a mostly sps tank with a minimalist aquascape in the center of mostly just branch rock?
charlottereef
New member
New Kessil 180g Build
New Kessil 180g Build
Hello fellow Kessil Lovers...
Im starting a new build and just sold my old setup because of me moving to a new home..
I have used Kessils before and have loved the way they shimmer but haven't used then for a sps dominant tank before..
I currently have two kessil a160"s tuna sun that i have had on two small nano tanks and i cant seen to let them go lol..
The new tank is a Acrylic 60"x28"x24" that advanced acrylics just shipped me.. the euro bracing cutout is 50"x18"
I want to use the kessils I already have and am wondering how many 360"s would you use on a mostly sps tank with a minimalist aquascape in the center of mostly just branch rock?
New Kessil 180g Build
Hello fellow Kessil Lovers...
Im starting a new build and just sold my old setup because of me moving to a new home..
I have used Kessils before and have loved the way they shimmer but haven't used then for a sps dominant tank before..
I currently have two kessil a160"s tuna sun that i have had on two small nano tanks and i cant seen to let them go lol..
The new tank is a Acrylic 60"x28"x24" that advanced acrylics just shipped me.. the euro bracing cutout is 50"x18"
I want to use the kessils I already have and am wondering how many 360"s would you use on a mostly sps tank with a minimalist aquascape in the center of mostly just branch rock?
Brieninsac
Member
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After a week of playing with the Spectral Controller I got it dialed in the way I like. I think the most important thing I learned is just because there are 6 settings doesn't mean they all have to be different. I try to mimic the natural sunrise and sunset.
7am 20% color/15% intensity
9am 40% color/40% intensity
12pm 50% color/70% intensity
2pm 50% color/70% intensity
5pm 40% color/40% intensity
8pm 0% color/0% intensity
After a week of playing with the Spectral Controller I got it dialed in the way I like. I think the most important thing I learned is just because there are 6 settings doesn't mean they all have to be different. I try to mimic the natural sunrise and sunset.
7am 20% color/15% intensity
9am 40% color/40% intensity
12pm 50% color/70% intensity
2pm 50% color/70% intensity
5pm 40% color/40% intensity
8pm 0% color/0% intensity
Kessil AP700
Kessil AP700
I just installed the AP700 over my 55g tank. It's a great light in a compact package and puts out some serious power and great shimmer. Also very simple to program. My only issue is with dimming. It seems that the brightness even at 5% is quite bright and I cannot really use it to ramp up/down for sunrise or sunset as I could with my Vegas or for that matter with my ATI LED Powermodule. I contacted Kessil support and they claim that's normal since this lamp is far stronger than anything else in the market. Has anyone else had the same experience? Here are 2 pictures with light at 5% and at 100%.
Kessil AP700
I just installed the AP700 over my 55g tank. It's a great light in a compact package and puts out some serious power and great shimmer. Also very simple to program. My only issue is with dimming. It seems that the brightness even at 5% is quite bright and I cannot really use it to ramp up/down for sunrise or sunset as I could with my Vegas or for that matter with my ATI LED Powermodule. I contacted Kessil support and they claim that's normal since this lamp is far stronger than anything else in the market. Has anyone else had the same experience? Here are 2 pictures with light at 5% and at 100%.
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Deefish714
New member
Hello RC,
If i want to grow anything in my tank how many lights and what lights would I need to cover a 40x10.5x12. What would everyone here recommend?
If i want to grow anything in my tank how many lights and what lights would I need to cover a 40x10.5x12. What would everyone here recommend?
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