Will Kessil A80 grow Chaetomorpha

smh254 · Mar 17, 2017

I would like to get this light for my fuge. It could be used for frags if needed.
https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/a80-tuna-blue-saltwater-aquarium-led-used-open-box-return-kessil/
Or would this work better for my chaeto.
https://www.saltwateraquarium.com/a...ium-led-kessil-used-open-box-customer-return/

AllSignsPointToFish · Mar 17, 2017

Probably, depending on the height above the water. I actually use a Kessil H150 to grow my Chaetomorpha:

If you can find a used one, this thing grows macroalgae like crazy.

smh254 · Mar 17, 2017

AllSignsPointToFish said:
Probably, depending on the height above the water. I actually use a Kessil H150 to grow my Chaetomorpha:

If you can find a used one, this thing grows macroalgae like crazy.

I'm looking for something little bit more low profile. I would put it about 6 inches above the water line.

AllSignsPointToFish · Mar 17, 2017

In that case, there are other cheaper, lower profile options with more power on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BloomBoss-45w-LED-hydroponic-grow-panel/322449997371?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=41670&meid=7a11bc79211c43df8d124d9e32bd24f0&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&sd=131150530612

smh254 · Mar 17, 2017

My fuge is only 10"x10" and I don't want any light spilling over into the skimmer section or the return section due to algae growth.

AllSignsPointToFish · Mar 17, 2017

smh254 said:
My fuge is only 10"x10" and I don't want any light spilling over into the skimmer section or the return section due to algae growth.

I have light spilling into the skimmer section, but the only thing that grows in there is coralline algae. With the Chaetomorpha directly under the light, it out-competes other, lower-light areas in the sump. Consequently, I don't have much issue with micro or macroalgae growth in the other sump chambers.

smh254 · Mar 17, 2017

AllSignsPointToFish said:
I have light spilling into the skimmer section, but the only thing that grows in there is coralline algae. With the Chaetomorpha directly under the light, it out-competes other, lower-light areas in the sump. Consequently, I don't have much issue with micro or macroalgae growth in the other sump chambers.

I'm using a Home Depot clamp on light right now which works great It's just a little bulky under my tank. I might give the light you show a try. Thanks for the help

AllSignsPointToFish · Mar 17, 2017

You might also consider one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonlux-Medi...096608?hash=item1c768deb60:g:q~oAAOSwiONYPa1o

AllSignsPointToFish · Mar 17, 2017

The A80 will probably grow Chaetomorpha okay, but I find the macroalgae grows really well under a more purple-red light.

smh254 · Mar 17, 2017

The one A80 is for a planted tank didn't know if that would be any better.

AllSignsPointToFish · Mar 17, 2017

That may actually be much better. I haven't read up on those!

smh254 · Mar 17, 2017

The problem with it freshwater/planted

AllSignsPointToFish · Mar 17, 2017

I'm not sure that's much of an issue. The Kessil H150 is also for plants and hydroponics.

GHsaltie · Mar 17, 2017

AllSignsPointToFish said:
You might also consider one of these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bonlux-Medi...096608?hash=item1c768deb60:g:q~oAAOSwiONYPa1o

Would this fit in a standard clamp type lamp?

GoVols · Mar 17, 2017

smh254 said:
The problem with it freshwater/planted

Just a suggestion...

Email and call Kessil.
I always get great, over the phone support from them. They will (Happily) tell you if a80 sun will do the job.

smh254 · Mar 17, 2017

GoVols said:
Just a suggestion...

Email and call Kessil.
I always get great, over the phone support from them. They will (Happily) tell you if a80 sun will do the job.

I'll give that a shot

Falk · Mar 17, 2017

They are coming out with a H80 wait for that

AllSignsPointToFish · Mar 17, 2017

GHsaltie said:
Would this fit in a standard clamp type lamp?

It's a medium base bulb which is the standard size for household light bulbs.

GoVols · Mar 17, 2017

smh254 said:
I'll give that a shot

Falk says the H80 is coming out and I've seen pictures of it.

You can ask them the release date on the h80 when you get them on the phone.

See link:

https://reefbuilders.com/2017/02/28/kessil-h80-flora-sun/#

K100286 · Mar 18, 2017

BRS just put out video on tests they are doing to so what lights do the best. Their first test showed the Kessil grow light to be the best, but also the most expensive. Cheato grow very rapidly and consumed almost all the nutrients they added. Very good video.