Looks awesome. I didn't think a single 360-WE would be enough, but it seems plenty bright, looks good. What kind of corals are you thinking of keeping?
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Looks awesome. I didn't think a single 360-WE would be enough, but it seems plenty bright, looks good. What kind of corals are you thinking of keeping?
freeflydive
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I set up the Kessil 360WE on my 150g dry tank last night…I purchased 3x, but starting with only two. 1x light is advertised for a 24" footprint, but there seems enough overlap between 2x lights to cover the 60" width of my tank. I figure, if I position them 12in away from the center, I'll have the best coverage with possible reduced lighting 6" at the left and right edge, which will have little impact on future corals with my landscape.
Unfortunately, my build is on a temporary pause while my cabinet warranty claim is processed by SCA. I ordered the black cabinet (MDF board)…unfortunately the side walls are cracked and beginning to separate. On a positive note, I'm happy with the tank and Phillip at SCA was very helpful...now waiting on customer service to respond.
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JRR1285
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I am very interested in getting the 150 but pictures of it seem to be scarce.
Any chance you could take some pics of the overflow and drilled holes? I am wondering if I can delete the overflow and go with a coast to coast after drilling my own holes.
Thanks in advance.
wetWolger
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Glad to hear SCA has been handling the warranty smoothly.
Out of curisosity do you think it was a design flaw of the stand? I plan to reinforce with L brackets, but no matter what it will always be MDF (which is not stellar, but I have had tanks with MDF before).
freeflydive
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I don't have the plumbing in place, however I was able to take a photo inside the overflow box (sorry about the reflection), with the ~1" drain/.5" return holes. The overflow box is siliconed glass box, incased with an acrylic overflow overlay to serve as a barrier from large foreign objects flowing in. The glass enclosure is very well built/siliconed…but I had to re-silicone the top portion of the acrylic overflow (nothing major).
Based on other's feedback, SCA may plug the existing holes and remove the overflow box, if you choose to go a different route. As with many others, I am replacing the bulkheads since they are metric and have difficulty finding compatible sized PVC piping/hose…not an issue if you use all the SCA supplied plumbing. I will likely use the existing holes as the main/emergency drains and run the return line from behind the tank/over the rim.
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freeflydive
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I emailed SCA's customer service today, and waiting for their reply. The damage seems to stem from the shipper. The MDF used seem solid and heavy, but the way the boards are attached/constructed is similar to a cheap walmart desk furniture. The edges of the veneer are little sharp and not the best I've seen. To be fair, I purchased the stand knowing the solid wood cabinets (walnut/cherry) were better constructed"¦as GOGO and others have noted. I do plan on using metal brackets to reinforce the build"¦at least it will ease my mind. As always, YMMV.
JRR1285
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Thanks so much for the pics. It's a really nice tank.
I am not in the position to upgrade at the moment so hopefully SCA takes the feedback and tweaks the product a bit by the time I'm ready to get one.
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Awesome tank! The lights look sick on top, tank looks like it fits the space perfectly. I really like Kessils too, especially with the controller out, its on my list for my dream tank down the road.
Awesome tank! The lights look sick on top, tank looks like it fits the space perfectly. I really like Kessils too, especially with the controller out, its on my list for my dream tank down the road.
ifarmer
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simply beautiful.
moondoggy4
Team RC
Nice
Nice
Nice rock Sorry if I missed it but where did you get it?
Nice
She's getting wet.
Nice rock Sorry if I missed it but where did you get it?
Mistersponge
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It's brs pukani rock
freeflydive
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I have a mix of pukani and BRS reef saver rock. I love the pukani, but had to patiently and properly cure it, as mine had quite a bit of dead organic material. It is worth it, as it's unique, beautiful, porous and light.
freeflydive
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Thanks for the positive feedback. I love the modern look of the kessil 360's, which I think compliments the euro-braced SCA design. I have a 3rd kessil in case i need it for the DT...otherwise, I'll use it over the QT (used Nuvo 30)...it's a bit of an overkill...I know, I know. :mixed:
Unfortunately, the SCA tank is still dry while we are away for the holidays. On a positive note, it forces me to completely cycle the rocks in the bin while away (ghost feeding with an automatic feeder while away). :beer:
freeflydive
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I believe the smaller tank stands require assembly, however my 150g stand came assembled in the crate (the canopy needed assembly, but it was fairly simple). Unsure about the SCA solid wood stands, but the 150g MDF stand (black) utilizes turnbuckle type bolts, which I think are the weak link to "my" stand. The MDF boards are heavy duty and sturdy, but a few turnbuckle bolts were pulling out/away from the boards. SCA requested photos as proof and quickly accepted to refund me for the stand…however, I'm now negotiating with them for a fair amount.
Agree, excellent value. I went stock plumbing on mine, its very quiet.
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