Kessil a80 tuna blue halo question

[Dirtyreef]

Hi all! Hope this doesn't come across as too tedious a question...

For any kessil a80 owners, is the supplied picture consistent with the spread that you get? This is the first light that I've bought that has lighting rings/aberrations like this. Just want to make sure I don't have a QC issue light. One Picture is taken about 4 inches from the light.

Thank you so much for any input!

 

[Ron Reefman]

I bought one, and sold it a couple of weeks later. Not nearly enough PAR.

 

[oreo54]

Hi all! Hope this doesn't come across as too tedious a question...

For any kessil a80 owners, is the supplied picture consistent with the spread that you get? This is the first light that I've bought that has lighting rings/aberrations like this. Just want to make sure I don't have a QC issue light. One Picture is taken about 4 inches from the light.

Thank you so much for any input!

Only Kessil knows for sure.
It's odd.
https://www.reefh2o.com/Kessil_A80_Tuna_Sun_Led_Fixture_p/ks34125.htm

They "sell" their "carefully designed optics" though.


Trickery I tell ya....

 

[ShakeyGizzard]

nothing to do with this post but, I will never purchase another kessil, you can give me one

 

[Dirtyreef]

Yeah first "premium" light for me. lol

Again, just hoping somebody could check their own light.

 

[Dirtyreef]

I bought one, and sold it a couple of weeks later. Not nearly enough PAR.

Its only a 3 gallon tank, so I'm hoping I should be ok for softie/LPS... I hope. Will be renting out a par meter before placing coral.

 

[Daniel92481]

I never noticed a halo effect on mine but will check it out later tonight. I’m not sure what people are trying to do with this light, but it is made for smaller pico/nano tanks! Great little light!

 

[Dirtyreef]

I never noticed a halo effect on mine but will check it out later tonight. I’m not sure what people are trying to do with this light, but it is made for smaller pico/nano tanks! Great little light!

Awesome! Thank you.

What Size tank do you have it over if you don't mind me asking.

 

[KC2020]

I don't own an A80 but I do own 3 A360WE and 3 A160 and they all have a pretty concentrated light output. That's the nature of their LED matrix and optics. Based on my experience I don't think there's an issue with your light.

Kessil says the light is designed to cover a 'mixed' reef 12" X 12" with the light 4" over the tank. That sounds pretty ideal for your 3 gallon nano.

 

[Dirtyreef]

I don't own an A80 but I do own 3 A360WE and 3 A160 and they all have a pretty concentrated light output. That's the nature of their LED matrix and optics. Based on my experience I don't think there's an issue with your light.

Kessil says the light is designed to cover a 'mixed' reef 12" X 12" with the light 4" over the tank. That sounds pretty ideal for your 3 gallon nano.

Do your lights have that lighter rings on your kessils? It's not the spread; it's just the ring that I'm not sure is normal. I've had cheaper lights that have more uniform color visually.

 

[jabberwock]

I run 2 on a 25 gallon lagoon. Tank is only 12 inches deep, so they are perfect for my situation. I just checked mine, and they both have a similar effect as yours with the ring in the middle. I have had them for over a year. No complaints for my shallow tank.

 

[Dirtyreef]

I run 2 on a 25 gallon lagoon. Tank is only 12 inches deep, so they are perfect for my situation. I just checked mine, and they both have a similar effect as yours with the ring in the middle. I have had them for over a year. No complaints for my shallow tank.

Thank you very much! No longer having to stress about it. Nice tank by the way! Is your hammer happy at that depth with the intensity that you're using?

 

[KC2020]

Do your lights have that lighter rings on your kessils? It's not the spread; it's just the ring that I'm not sure is normal. I've had cheaper lights that have more uniform color visually.

Yes, very similar but that's mitigated by the water. The light spreads out and evens out.

 

[jabberwock]

He was really happy for a long time. pH and alkalinity got a little out of whack so he has been grumpy lately. I am slowly getting things straightened out.

The good

 

[Dirtyreef]

Yes, very similar but that's mitigated by the water. The light spreads out and evens out.

Cool beans! Thanks again for the input!

 

[Daniel92481]

Awesome! Thank you.

What Size tank do you have it over if you don't mind me asking.

4.1 gallon with LPS

I just did a test and no halo seen. I have the light about 5” from the surface of the water. Kessil is a leader in the game and has excellent customer service. Reach out to them and explain the situation.

 

[Dirtyreef]

4.1 gallon with LPS

I just did a test and no halo seen. I have the light about 5” from the surface of the water. Kessil is a leader in the game and has excellent customer service. Reach out to them and explain the situation.

Will do. Thank you!

 

[KC2020]

Please follow up and let us know what you find out.

 

[jabberwock]

I held a white piece of printer paper in front of mine. That produced halo.