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Reefing is my middle name
What are you supplementing your Kessils with?
LeeMar starfire 290 mixed reef build
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What are you supplementing your Kessils with?
ctmgardea
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2 x blue +
1 x Purple +
1 x Coral +
all bulbs 80 watt, total 320 watts T5's - I just bumped up the % on my Kessils, I was running no more than 30% on the color - bumped it up to about 50% at the max, intensity was around 80% max just bumped up to 90% max.
I'll keep an eye on it and see how it goes, I like a bluer look on the tank so I might drop color % back down we'll see.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
That seems to be the bulb of choice to supplement the Kessils. First time seeing Purple + used.
kmooresf
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Sorry about that. I can't find a setting for it. I think it just does that because I used the most hi-def setting I could upload? Not sure. I have had it tell me that too, and then have it work 5 minutes later.
kmooresf
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Thanks Dave! I'm glad you noticed the mimic. Not many people comment on it, but it has always been a favorite of mine. I have enjoyed watching it go from such a bright yellow to it's "chocolate" stage. It's already stunning, but I can't wait to see it in another year or two.
This was when I got it.....
kmooresf
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I'm using a Cannon T5i with an "Ultra" wide angle lens at 10-18mm for most of the shots. I am also using an awesome Macro lens with auto focus. It struggles with focus sometimes because of all the movement in the tank, but it's amazing!!
kmooresf
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Good question. T5's are certainly proven to be great for SPS. The Kessils IMO are also pretty amazing.........I don't think you should be afraid of cranking up the kessils.......I run mine ALL at 100% intensity. I don't think I am getting much actual "growth" from the Ecoxotic supplimental lighting. They are made to sit directly on the glass, and I have mine hung with the kessils approx 10" off the glass (I can't remember exactly how high I have them, but it's lower than recommended if I recall).
Stags can handle a LOT of light. I have recently moved one of mine to a much brighter spot for that exact reason. It's only been there a week or so, and already the color is getting much better and I imagine the growth will be too.
I think you have plenty of light on the tank......not sure how deep the tank is, but seems like you should be fine. So if you have a coral that seems light hungry....maybe it just needs a higher spot, or to be more centered under a kessil. If your tank is more than 24" deep, then you might need to keep the SPS on the top. I like the shadows they put off because I can keep my LPS underneath. The narrows especially are much too intense for a lot of LPS. So I keep them in the corners on the bottom, or under a coral's shadow. Seems to work well. Anyway, thanks for asking.
Been following your tank thread for a while (the videos and music keep me coming back) - WELL done!!!
You have convinced me that Kessils / LED can fully support SPS. Planning to use them for my next build. :bounce3:
2 Questions:
1) Do you dose any phyto or pods (know you've got a decent fuge with DSB)
2) How do you attach corals and move them up/down in your tank (epoxy, plugs, magic?)
You have convinced me that Kessils / LED can fully support SPS. Planning to use them for my next build. :bounce3:
2 Questions:
1) Do you dose any phyto or pods (know you've got a decent fuge with DSB)
2) How do you attach corals and move them up/down in your tank (epoxy, plugs, magic?)
kmooresf
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Thanks for following along Kieth.
I don't dose pods........I do buy phyto every once in awhile, but not very often. I use foods like Rods food, or reef chili from time to time, but not on a consistent basis.
As for moving coral around. I use a LOT of reef epoxy / putty. If I have a lot of surface area contact, I will sometimes just use a reef gel, but usually have to use the putty. Especially for the larger colonies. It takes a lot of patience and practice, and sometimes I just have to walk away for a bit and come back to it.
Good luck with the build.
kmooresf
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Some new pics.
Some new pics.
Cleaned the tank today, so took a few shots.
Miami Hurricane Chalice (blue) and I forget the other name, I'm gettin old.
Top is Arnolds purple tipped Pocillipora, left is blue fuzzy birds nest and the right is some amazing blue torte. I call it a rainbow, I have no idea.
I won this frag from my first BAR meet. Don't know what it is, but it grows super fast and I love it.
Pajama cardinals LOVE the Stag corals.
Durasa clam
Some new pics.
Cleaned the tank today, so took a few shots.
Miami Hurricane Chalice (blue) and I forget the other name, I'm gettin old.
Top is Arnolds purple tipped Pocillipora, left is blue fuzzy birds nest and the right is some amazing blue torte. I call it a rainbow, I have no idea.
I won this frag from my first BAR meet. Don't know what it is, but it grows super fast and I love it.
Pajama cardinals LOVE the Stag corals.
Durasa clam
robert s b.
Active member
Always awesome!
woodnaquanut
Active member
Beautiful as usual, Kris!
kmooresf
New member
Hey there,
Congrats on the tank. What are the dimensions? If you are thinking SPS, I recommend at least one or two kessil narrows. If you have a very shallow tank, or you plan to keep your SPS at the very top, then the wides might be fine.
