Kessil 160

[Hecticdude]

Hi everyone, just came across 2 kessil 160 for my 75 gallon reef tank.
I probably need 2 more. Any suggestions or can I just add 1 more?

 

[Hecticdude]

New Tank.

 

[Paleozoic_reefer]

Depends on what you have or want in your tank. I have two on my 75gal and they worked fine. I have mostly a softie tank so I don't need too much par. I recently upgraded to some T5 to go with them but I don't see too much of a difference so far...

 

[Hecticdude]

Thanks,I want to keep some softies, lps and maybe a few sticks but i am not sure I have enough Par with just to lights.

 

[Jason Truong]

You're going to want to get at least 1 more. I had 2 360's over my tank and it was pretty good. Upgraded to 2 AP700's and its AMAZING.

 

[Hecticdude]

Thank You!

 

[minus9]

Agree, if you're going to add some sticks in the future, then add another 160, if not a couple more. I know there's another reefer here who has five 160's over his tank (90g I think?) and his tank looks great. You always have the option of adding T5's too. My rule with single point source light is one light per 12" to 18" of coverage (for sps). For a mixed reef, then 18" to 24" of coverage.
I have two AP700's and a single 360x over my custom 90g and I'll eventually flip out the 700's for 360x's (total of six when I'm finished). This will allow me to move the individual lights exactly where I need/want them.
Nothing compares to the shimmer of these lights, except halides.