Kessil A160WE users

Nihilus · Aug 5, 2016

I was just curious if anybody was using this light over a standard 20 gallon tank. How do you like it? What kind of corals are you able to keep? Are there any shadows etc.
I've been using a 175 watt MH bulb and two 24 watt T5 Actinics for about 8 years now and have been very happy with this set up, but I'm going to have to replace the bulbs in a few months and I was thinking about switching over to the Kessil. Thanks.

MCFish23 · Aug 5, 2016

I have one over my 20 gallon frag tank. It has only been on the tank for a couple of weeks. Corals seem to being doing well so far. Only have a couple of corals in the tank though

Zoos
Toadstool leather

This was my first LED. So I have nothing to compare it to but I love the coral and shimmer from it!

alonso24k · Aug 5, 2016

I have one a160we over a 29 gallon because my t5 went out. Planning on purchasing another. This photo was taking while the light was still ramping up, only at 65% brightness. Even with one my Corals are much happier then with the stock t5 Duncan has grown 5 heads since switching. Acans and hammer are happy. All the softies also have grown like my Xenia and zoas. I'm not sure about SPS with one light tho, probably would need a second or a 360.

Nihilus · Aug 8, 2016

Thank you both for the replies.

What about those MarsAqua lights, are they any good? Would one of these be ok over a standard 20 gallon tank?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/165W-MarsAq...093101?hash=item5658ce27ed:g:UbcAAOSwqfNXmwgN

ReeferMaddness843 · Aug 8, 2016

I actually run 2 160s and 4t5 over my 90 gallon. Just added the second set of t5 last weekend and everything has grown and flourished so far. Zoas, shrooms, Duncans, hammers, torches, bubbles, monti, one acro as a trial, and many other LPS and softies. All are happy and loving it.