Kessil a80 Tuna Blue PAR

[Simon Lipscombe]

Hey everyone,

After reading over some old forum posts, I found that a few people claim that you get the highest PAR readings out of Kessil a360 and a160 models at 60% color and 100% intensity. Does anyone know if this is true for the a80 as well? Thanks!

 

[Crabs McJones]

In terms of par, from what I understand, 50% color and 100% intensity resulted in the highest par. The A80 has fewer leds, but I would expect that it would also perform the best at those settings. Keep in mind though that the A80 is only 13 watts, not a powerhouse of par, but those settings should give you the most

 

[Simon Lipscombe]

In terms of par, from what I understand, 50% color and 100% intensity resulted in the highest par. The A80 has fewer leds, but I would expect that it would also perform the best at those settings. Keep in mind though that the A80 is only 13 watts, not a powerhouse of par, but those settings should give you the most

Thanks! I know they aren't a powerhouse which is why I've got 3 over a 16 gallon display [emoji23] I appreciate the feedback though. Hopefully I can get my hands on a par meter soon so I can do some tests for myself!

 

[Rattzreef]

I'm using 2 A80's over my 29g. I have often wondered what my PAR readings are now and what adding 2 24"- T5's would do. So they say 60% color at 100% intensity is best? I was not aware of that.. I have mine ramping to 100% for about 4 hours a day then ramping back down. perhaps Ill try those settings out. Mine is only a softie tank with zooas and ricordia at the moment, but I may be able to get away with a frogspawn in the future.

 

[Simon Lipscombe]

I'm using 2 A80's over my 29g. I have often wondered what my PAR readings are now and what adding 2 24"- T5's would do. So they say 60% color at 100% intensity is best? I was not aware of that.. I have mine ramping to 100% for about 4 hours a day then ramping back down. perhaps Ill try those settings out. Mine is only a softie tank with zooas and ricordia at the moment, but I may be able to get away with a frogspawn in the future.

I recently considered adding two 24" t5s to my setup as well, but I just can't bring myself to do it. I'd have no way to mount them, and I want to see how this 50-60% color thing works out.

 

[Rattzreef]

I recently considered adding two 24" t5s to my setup as well, but I just can't bring myself to do it. I'd have no way to mount them, and I want to see how this 50-60% color thing works out.

Luckily I have space in my canopy for a retro kit from BRS.

 

[Highgrade]

The A80 is a great light for LPS and low light SPS. Here’s my IM10 with the A80

 

[Jrmyhodgson]

The A80 is a great light for LPS and low light SPS. Here’s my IM10 with the A80

what is your light schedule? that looks great. gives me inspiration for my 13.5 evo.l TIA

 

[zuri]

I ran across this while looking at new tanks. this guy has just 2 an is growing eyecandy

 

[Highgrade]

what is your light schedule? that looks great. gives me inspiration for my 13.5 evo.l TIA

Just standard 10 hour schedule 80% intensity and color more on the blue spectrum.