Debating switch from Kessil to AI

[Cell]

My 2 cents, as someone who has AI over my main tank and went with Kessil for smaller office tank. Sty in the Kessil brand.

Kessil has a good spectrum, and true UV diodes.

AI has the option to mess with the spectrum, while most probably run AB+ which has worked well for me. But AI also doesn’t have true UV, it’s just a purplish color. Also, AI’s can get the lens melted by the Purplish diode, mine personally melted on my 16HD after 8 months of use.

If I were to restart my Nuvo20, my main tank, I would’ve gone the Kessil route; probably a couple of 160’s

At some point, the level of customization is just silly when the vast majority of reefers wants to run a similar spectrum anyway.

 

[Born2beblack]

I will say my only opinion on ai

They make a good light that will work for a bit. Ive gone through 2 in a year prime and hydra

They burn out even at half power

Company was no help to me so i bought the hydra out of pocket again just to have it burn out on one side

Fan wont work after months. Along while my Kessle light on my other tanks has no issues and thats that for me

Ive just had a very bad time and I cant speak for everyone but I do not recommend this company in the end.

 

[SchrutesReefs]

I will say my only opinion on ai

They make a good light that will work for a bit. Ive gone through 2 in a year prime and hydra

They burn out even at half power

Company was no help to me so i bought the hydra out of pocket again just to have it burn out on one side

Fan wont work after months. Along while my Kessle light on my other tanks has no issues and thats that for me

Ive just had a very bad time and I cant speak for everyone but I do not recommend this company in the end.

Thanks for your honest input.

 

[melfy]

I will say my only opinion on ai

They make a good light that will work for a bit. Ive gone through 2 in a year prime and hydra

They burn out even at half power

Company was no help to me so i bought the hydra out of pocket again just to have it burn out on one side

Fan wont work after months. Along while my Kessle light on my other tanks has no issues and thats that for me

Ive just had a very bad time and I cant speak for everyone but I do not recommend this company in the end.

Oh wow that is pretty intense! Never had an issue with mine, although I've read a few posts about UV burning the lenses! Kessil has a great service IME

 

[Cell]

Tbf don't Kessil lights have a bit of a reputation for not lasting very long?

 

[melfy]

Tbf don't Kessil lights have a bit of a reputation for not lasting very long?

I do remember some people saying their fixture broke just after the 2 year warranty period... That's why I went with aquaknight I figured if I have to replace it in 2 years it's 100$ x2 in total as opposed to a couple of hundreds.

 

[Born2beblack]

Oh wow that is pretty intense! Never had an issue with mine, although I've read a few posts about UV burning the lenses! Kessil has a great service IME

Its true could be my bad luck, but I won't be burned 3 times
Either way the light grew corals good and had great interface.. when it would turn on -_-