Thoughts on the Kessil A360N over the JBJ 45 gallon?

[r3joe]

I've been debating a few different lighting options over my 45 gallon aquarium (26.5"x21"x19"). I've narrowed my search down to the Kessil A360N since it's a little cheaper than other high quality LED solutions. They also seem to have a great shimmer. I'm also leaning towards the narrow light as opposed to the wide version, due to the higher PAR, since I want to grow SPS corals.

I'm not sure if this is too much of a problem but A360N can only cover up to 18", which means I'll probably have to focus all my corals within 4.25" of the aquarium glass.

Anybody own this light or have any thoughts on it for an SPS application? Were shadows a problem? Would you recommend two of them?

 

[naka]

I would go with 360we since your tank is 19" high.


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[r3joe]

I would go with 360we since your tank is 19" high.


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I was thinking about wide but I was also thinking the increased PAR can help SPS growth. Additionally, I was thinking that the reflectors that the A360N has probably contributes a lot to the shimmer effect. I'd like to have that.

Anyone have experienced with the A360W?

 

[BigEZ77]

I'm running the A160WE over the same tank and all my corals seem to be doing really well. No SPS though.

 

[r3joe]

Maybe I'll have to get two for shadowing... If that's the case, then I might as well go for an Orphek or something.

 

[naka]

I'm currently running orphek Atlantik v3 supplemented by 2 kessil 360we


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[Sully72]

Im running Kessel's over my reefer 250 mixed reef. Amazing!

 

[r3joe]

I'm currently running orphek Atlantik v3 supplemented by 2 kessil 360we


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I am thinking about the Orphek Atlantik Compact vs. one Kessil A360W. It's a 45 gallon aquarium so I imagine it's much smaller than yours. I'm trying to determine if one A360W will fit my wants.

 

[r3joe]

After talking with a rep from Kessil, I've decided to go with two A160WEs.

 

[naka]

Good choice


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