Kessil 160

[Sistawolf]

I just put two Kessil 160s on my 40g breeder tank.. I am clueless as to what lighting schedule I should put them on for the acclimation period.. where do I put the brightness and intensity at so that I can control it all with the remote.. and what do you guys suggest for a schedule now and then in 14 days? I know everyone's opinions are different and not all works for everyone.. but if I could get some kind of starting point I think I can handle the rest.. any suggestions will help me out tremendously.. thanks
By the way I have mostly soft corals such as mushrooms, and zoas.. no sps.. and one last thing.. I think lol.. do I leave the input cable plugged into the lights at all times or just during programming..

 

[LetItReef]

Mine is 360w but just an idea.
The cable needs to be attached at all times.

Color Intensity
7:20 0 10
10:00 25 25
12:00 40 35
14:00 35 30
17:00 20 15
20:30 0 0

 

[GoVols]

You can program the controller in your lazyboy then re-attach it to the light link

I don't running the 160's and I'm not growing softies. So my settings are NA.

 

[Mpierce]

I have 160s on my 40b. I started about 50% intensity peak while acclimating and have worked my way up to 90% intensity peak for 7 hours. I also peak out the color at 65% midday for about 3 hours.

My schedule is:
time - Color/Int
11:00 - 0/0
13:00 - 35/90
15:00 - 65/90
18:00 - 65/90
20:00 - 35/90
22:00 - 0/0

 

[Sistawolf]

Thank you all for your help!! Much appreciated

 

[Mpierce]

My lights are about 8" above the water as well, something to keep in mind when setting your intensity.

 

[Fir3ant]

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I just put two Kessil 160s on my 40g breeder tank.. I am clueless as to what lighting schedule I should put them on for the acclimation period.. where do I put the brightness and intensity at so that I can control it all with the remote.. and what do you guys suggest for a schedule now and then in 14 days? I know everyone's opinions are different and not all works for everyone.. but if I could get some kind of starting point I think I can handle the rest.. any suggestions will help me out tremendously.. thanks
By the way I have mostly soft corals such as mushrooms, and zoas.. no sps.. and one last thing.. I think lol.. do I leave the input cable plugged into the lights at all times or just during programming..

Did u ever figure out a good lighting schedule for these lights? I got one an wanted to know what was a good schedule for growth