Kessil 160 or 360 on 44g corner tank?

[gus6464]

.... Anyone else out there use a single kessil 160? Or the 360? Leaning towards the 360w or possibly the 160. Also been considering the radion xr15

None of those by having just one will be enough for sps. But you've already made up your mind so what do we know. Buy whatever makes you happy and then come back to complain that you have sps shadowing.

 

[Gdk414]

Still deciding. I value all input even though im an *****.
I only want sps on the top of pukani. Sorry i should have been more clear.

 

[scabbedwings616]

Let's all play nice and reef! That's my thoughts. Debates aren't always bad and people need to stop being so sensitive. We all have opinions and need to weed out the bs from people. Forums are good for this and debating happens. Everyone just needs to calm down if someone doesn't like it. Let people fail if they want to be like this. They will learn the expensive way.

 

[Gdk414]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads

 

[Gdk414]

Ill just drop this off and come back to this after work

 

[BigJim]

I'm not sure why there is so much sensitivity on this thread, but here is a link to my thoughts on the Kessils from another thread.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/keep-kessils-or-go-with-hydras.266675/#post-3187603

Gdk414 is right about the coverage of the A360WE. They cover a 24x24 area, so you would have 4 inches not covered on each side if placed in the center. You could make it work with strategic placement of corals. The Radions cover a 30x30 area, but are much more expensive. SBReeflights has a 32 inch light than might be a good option, but it's not as attractive as the Kessil or Radion.

 

[Gdk414]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/kessil-350-over-sps-reef.113517/page-3
Oops last one didnt link up

 

[cjd]

With kessil , I have found to get a decent spread you have to have the light as high off the water line as wide as you want to cover. I have a A160 hung 16 inches above a bio cube 14 to get the coverage I was looking for without "NUKING" everything in the middle. I would go A360 for sure, you will need that extra penetrating power( when mounted high above the tank for coverage) . With proper planning and rockwork you should be fine. Your tank dimensions are pushing the limits of any single led light to cover. Depending on your budget the new gen 4 Radions look promising . They seem to have better spread then previous generations for a single unit. If cost is an issue the 360 can be added to at a later time , either this tank when you stock it enough and your inhabitants demand more light or as we all do.... upgraded tank later.