Kessil Club

[cali9dub]

Really nice! What's your schedule like color/intensity?

I use a bluefish controller (which is awesome). I have them set to mimic Nausori, Fiji. Here is my light graph and location setting. The graph descriptions that are cut off are: light blue line: white stunner, grey line: Left Kessel Intensity, pink line: Left Kessel Color. I have the left Kessel 360 and a 160 (over a mantis shrimp tank) on one channel, center Kessel and right Kessel 360's on another channel and all 4 stunners on a 3rd channel.

 

[zachfishman]

Can anybody tell me how long the included link cable is that comes with the Spectral Controller?

 

[jtgrimes]

Can anybody tell me how long the included link cable is that comes with the Spectral Controller?

6 foot

 

[zachfishman]

6 foot

Thanks.

Does anyone know if the Kessil power cable (DC line between pendent and power supply) is a standard type of cable? I'm hoping to run the power through my Solana's old MH power cable conduit (disco ball armature), but if the Kessil cable is too beefy I might need a slimmer make...

 

[sctip]

Does anyone have any before and after shots of growth on sps?

 

[sixpackgarage]

Kessil A160WE on my Marineland 27 gallon cube. I already feel like I'll either need another 160 or a 360. The 90 degree adapter may also work. Regardless this thing is bright and I won't jump to any conclusions until I have my water and rock in the tank.

It's perfect for that tank. You'll love it. Don't underestimate it though.. it's more light than most people think. You'll want to go easy on the settings..

 

[Mr Neon]

I'm getting 2 A360WE and a controller to replace my Reefbreeders 24" phontons over my 90 gallon. Should be here by weeks end. Excited to use these lights!

What can you tell me about them" Growth on coral, looks, ease of use...any tricks or tips for better coverage, colors. etc..

My tank is all softies and LPS but at times I tried SPS corals but never had any good luck. Hard to say if it was just one thing but I am going with the RB fixtures and water chemistry as reasons. RB makes a great light still, I'm justing wanting to go another route.

 

[minus9]

Does anyone have any before and after shots of growth on sps?

Yes, I'll post some later today. I probably posted some in this thread already?

 

[minus9]

Early Feb/March

Now

It's not crazy growth, but this is from weekly water changes and dosing alkalinity only. No skimming, no carbon, just polyfiber in the overflow. A single a160 about 8"-9" over the water @ 85% intensity, 60% color on a 23x12x14 nano.

 

[zachfishman]

Love this light!

 

[Dabigd611]

Kessil a160we and t5 combo bulb help please

Kessil a160we and t5 combo bulb help please

Hi. I have 75 gallon reef tank. Lots of softies, lps, and sps. All doing well. I want to add 2 x 54 watt t5 retrofit. Please recommend what 2 ATI bulbs to best bring out colors in tank and growth please? ??

 

[40gal]

My old Max-S 110w setup finally crapped out on me (blue channel stopped working) and I'm contemplating joining the Kessil club for my 45 cube (24x24x18). I'm running an apex. I'd love to hear some feedback rather quickly so I can make a decision over the next few days, specifically from apex owners. My current setup did not allow me to adjust color or intensity of my lights, instead it was on/off control only. I really look forward to utilizing the lighting control of the apex.

 

[oseymour]

My old Max-S 110w setup finally crapped out on me (blue channel stopped working) and I'm contemplating joining the Kessil club for my 45 cube (24x24x18). I'm running an apex. I'd love to hear some feedback rather quickly so I can make a decision over the next few days, specifically from apex owners. My current setup did not allow me to adjust color or intensity of my lights, instead it was on/off control only. I really look forward to utilizing the lighting control of the apex.

I have an Apex Lite and I had to get the VDM module. If you have the Apex JR, you'll have to get the module too. I'm able to control color and intensity with my 360WE.

If you have the full Apex you have the dimming ports built in.

 

[40gal]

I have an Apex Lite and I had to get the VDM module. If you have the Apex JR, you'll have to get the module too. I'm able to control color and intensity with my 360WE.

If you have the full Apex you have the dimming ports built in.

I have the full Apex, so I do have the dimming ports. I know that I will be able to do what I can't today with my Max-s setup, I'm just curious to hear more feedback if that would be a good choice for my tank size.

 

[goreef170]

Decides to join the kessil club. I'm in the process of hanging 4 360we on a A.I. suspended light rack. Will post more pictures when done"¦

 

[goreef170]

Can someone answer my question?

When you have the controller set up, can you still adjust the color and intensity by the 2 knobs on the light ? Mine do not work with the controller hooked up…

Thanks..

 

[jtgrimes]

Can someone answer my question?

When you have the controller set up, can you still adjust the color and intensity by the 2 knobs on the light ? Mine do not work with the controller hooked up"¦

Thanks..

No. Once it is hooked to the controller, it overrides the knobs

 

[goreef170]

No. Once it is hooked to the controller, it overrides the knobs

Thanks buddy

 

[goreef170]

Here's a pic as promised… I think it came out looking pretty clean...As you can see the kessil on the left doesn't work. Will have to call them…

 

[balz3352]

So I plan on grabbing 4 360ns for my 6' 210 tank. I'm building stand and canopy. Question is how tall off the water do I need to hang the kessils?