Kessil Show Off Thread (Warning, may be picture heavy!)

[JBKReef]

My little slice lit by Kessil (2 A360WE display and an H80 Fuge)

 

[Crabs McJones]

For anyone using the Aquatic Life hybrid... did anyone try tying the whole unit together using just the Kessil arm mounts? I shot Kessil and email and they said each arm mount is rated to hold a maximum of 5 times the weight of the light. 20 pounds for a single arm. This is for the regular mounting arm without extensions which would be required depending on how you tie in the T5's. I'm really wanting to keep the aesthetic of the mounting arms and hanging from the ceiling isn't really an option for me (tilted cathedral ceiling)

I asked this same question, and could the arm handle it yes, but if you have it mounted to the aquarium I would not recommend it as I don't know if the glass could handle the extra weight. If the arms are mounted to the stand with the extension mounts you may be able to.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I did end up lowering the light to 8 inches off the waters surface. Tuned the AP700 down to 40% intensity. Took measurements with a Seneye Par meter and I have to say I am extremely impressed. I easily have 250-350 par all over the tank. And I noticed that corals that normally didn't extend polyps during the day (Boom's Blueberry Stag) suddenly had polyp extension! It is in my opinion that the AP700 matched with T5 is darn near the perfect setup

 

[Joe Batt]

Hi,
I'm looking at getting a Kessil H380 to light a refugium. The only problem that I am a little worried about is that the distance from the waterline to the ceiling surface in the cabinet is only 15 inch (38cm).

I am not sure how 'short' I can make the H380 so increasing the distance from the waterline to the H380. I'm guessing that probably about 5 inches leaving the H380 10 inches above the water.

Would this be too close and burn the cheato? If so does anyone have a better suggestion?

 

[Jason mack]

Hi crabs , I’m hoping too maybe upgrade my Chinese B.B.,s too three A360we over my 90 g , tank has two bracing bars on it , which is the reason I will go with 3 .. otherwise I would go for the AP 700

 

[Crabs McJones]

Hi crabs , I’m hoping too maybe upgrade my Chinese B.B.,s too three A360we over my 90 g , tank has two bracing bars on it , which is the reason I will go with 3 .. otherwise I would go for the AP 700

I would do the three A360's

 

[Crabs McJones]

Hi,
I'm looking at getting a Kessil H380 to light a refugium. The only problem that I am a little worried about is that the distance from the waterline to the ceiling surface in the cabinet is only 15 inch (38cm).

I am not sure how 'short' I can make the H380 so increasing the distance from the waterline to the H380. I'm guessing that probably about 5 inches leaving the H380 10 inches above the water.

Would this be too close and burn the cheato? If so does anyone have a better suggestion?

Due to height restraints in my cabinet mine sits around 10 inches as well. The key is shirt bursts. So mine comes on at 9 when the tank lights shut off, is on for two hours off for two hours until the tank lights come back on

 

[saltwaterpicaso]

those who have the ap700 do you notice a color difference between that and the 360w

 

[Crabs McJones]

those who have the ap700 do you notice a color difference between that and the 360w

Color difference as in the colors of the corals or the color output of the light?

 

[saltwaterpicaso]

I guess both like when I upgraded from radion g2 to g3 there was a noticible difference I have heard that the ap700 the corals have more of a pop compared to the a360 just wondering if anyone else has noticed that or if In fact they are the same light in a different housing

 

[Crabs McJones]

I guess both like when I upgraded from radion g2 to g3 there was a noticible difference I have heard that the ap700 the corals have more of a pop compared to the a360 just wondering if anyone else has noticed that or if In fact they are the same light in a different housing

Definitely different the AP 700 / LED unit has more LEDs in it than the a 360s

 

[leahfiish]

We have 360s at work and I have an ap700 at home. I don't notice any difference in how a coral looks at the store vs when I get it home.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Some pictures of my corals under the Kessils with T5's
The corals are loving this light, my tri-color has never looked so good!

This guy is slowly recovering from the move, the tips are light purple and getting darker

 

[reefwreck]

here's my 210 with 3 360 we blue

 

[Rakie]

All these threads make me wonder; Why doesn't kessil make an H160 horticulture light? The H80 typically isn't enough, and for a lot of people the H380 or w/e it's called is overkill.

 

[USMC 4 LIFE]

Crabs is now sporting the Kessil T5 combo, and so far i'm loving it!
Home and ready to go

Right out of the box

Hanging Kit on

Side brackets on and AP700 mounted next comes the bulbs

Lights on, blue and coral +

Blue and purple

Bulbs on kessil off

All lights on

Resting on the tank waiting to be hung, WAKE UP EVERYONE!

Hung, light sits 11 inches off the waters surface

Hanging kit

Hung and lights on

Were any modifications needed? The fixture says it can fit Kessil pucks but it omits the AP700 as being compatible.

 

[Crabs McJones]

Were any modifications needed? The fixture says it can fit Kessil pucks but it omits the AP700 as being compatible.

No modification needed. It uses the two cross brackets that come with the light fixture that you would use to mount the Ecotechs or AIs

 

[USMC 4 LIFE]

No modification needed. It uses the two cross brackets that come with the light fixture that you would use to mount the Ecotechs or AIs

Great. Thanks!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Great. Thanks!

 

[USMC 4 LIFE]

I like how that looks. Is that hanging kit solid? I’ve never used one before and would hate to my light drop into the tank.