Opinions on the Kessil a80 is it good or bad?

[PizzaIan339]

I would like to get a Kessil a80 for a 15 gallon tank. I have researched a ton and I believe that this is the perfect light as all I would like to do is lps and softies. what are some pros and cons of this light? Is there a better light that I can get for around the same price?

 

[TheSheff]

I would like to get a Kessil a80 for a 15 gallon tank. I have researched a ton and I believe that this is the perfect light as all I would like to do is lps and softies. what are some pros and cons of this light? Is there a better light that I can get for around the same price?

I used a kessil a80 for a while on some nano tanks and it did great.

 

[PizzaIan339]

I used a kessil a80 for a while on some nano tanks and it did great.

Thanks!

 

[Tuan’s Reef]

I had the Kessil A160WE over my IM Nuvo 15 while testing Par and it was bad. The A80 will be even weaker. The light was weak and spread was aweful. I just picked up the A360X to see how these will do over my nano

In summary, the A80 is a good beginner light but you'll quickly outgrow it.

 

[lil sumpin]

I think you’ll also want a controller for timing it unless you plan to use it manually

I’ve heard a lot of good things about noopsych k7 mini. I’m currently using reef breeders nano led but the k7 mini is about half the cost and offers almost 2x the wattage. Both these options also have built in controls for timing either through app or fixture itself

 

[Spare time]

I enjoy it over my 14g office cube tank

 

[theatrus]

Its a 15W light. Very small systems? Fine. Soft tanks? Fine. Small refugiums? Fine. Its just not a lot of power.

 

[CoastalTownLayabout]

A80 is a nice little piece of kit for lower light small systems. Your other choice is the Illumagic Pixel, these look interesting.

 

[CasperOe]

Simple answer! It's good- for the right thing! I reckon from reading the comments so far that you already have the advice you need!

Asking if a light is good or bad is like asking if a hammer is good or bad! Right tool for the right job

 

[Seansea]

It will be fine for what you are doing. Lps and softies in a 15g. I would prob go a160 to be honest but i think the 80 should be fine. A 360 would be major overkill for this size tank and what you are keeping

 

[Birdman Broham]

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