6in at 40% Everything is doing great.I’ve got one SPS that’s a foot away from the light I think I paid 20 bucks for it just to see how it would do. It’s growing just not super fast.
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I think everyone is curious on color and growth. And if it can maintain a sps dominated tank.
My nice LFS didn’t like the 360x .
I appreciate the feedback. But I'm looking for facts. Pictures. Real results.
Why didnt your LFS not like the light? What couldnt they over come? What were they trying to grow? What did they switch to?
Maybe this light can't grow SPS well. I'm sure people have tried. Where are they... who knows.
I'm also curious on the 360 Narrow Reflector filter. Description below. I'm curious how much that improves par.
The A360X Narrow Reflector strengthens the light beam of the best-in-class A360 for further penetration and contrast. With an easy to attach magnetic design, the reflector increases the center light intensity by up to 3x while adding a dynamic depth to your tank. This accessory is perfect for deep tanks or SPS corals with strict light requirements.
Designed for SPS-dominated tanks and/or aquariums up to 5 feet deep, the Narrow Reflector focuses the light of the A360 to provide an abundance of light energy.
@Bulk Reef Supply we need your input and updated results!
Since the original 360's can then the 360x should too. If any one wants to send me a few, my tank can be the Guinea pig!I think everyone is curious on color and growth. And if it can maintain a sps dominated tank. If it can what are the results.
I do think the 360x with a T5 hybrid setup is one of the best all around options out there.
@saf1 I have searched youtube, forums etc.. Very little updated results. Little to none dealing with SPS. Just a review on what it can do out of the box.
Nice setup there @lbacha. What stands out is the mounting height difference between the two lights you are using. The 360x really has a sweet spot between 6 and 8" it seems.
A lot of softies but the SPS frags I have (including acro’s) have shown growth and good coloration under the kessil 360x
This M confusa was cut a couple months ago and as you see it has started encrusting the base.
Full tank shot
I have a monti cap I put in both tanks and coloration and growth is similar under the kessil and the orphek. I have my kessil set to 40% color and 65% intensity and I get 250+ par on the bottom of the tank (10” of water or so”) I had it set at 55% color and the par was the same at 50% intensity. It’s a point light source so like all point light sources the par diminishes as you get away from the center of the tank and shadowing occurs on the outside faces of the rock structure (this is why I have zoas growing there). I considered a aquatic life hybrid fixture but I fell it will diminish the look of the tank so i will keep with sps in the center and softies and lower light corals on the edges.
Edit- I do want to point out I have my kessil mounted higher than recommended as I wanted better spread near the top of the tank
I’ll try to get some picks of my acro’s so you can see the coloration
Exactly. I don't need to see "box openings " or par charts from anyone anymore. Show me their examples of coral growth and color with before and after pictures.The reflector as you posted is to narrow the spread of the light and provide the punch for depth. I understand you are asking for reviews but you maybe need to widen your net and do some web searches, watch some videos, etc.
Have you watched the BRS video with regards to the light? It will tell you about the light and why they liked it. However, it will not tell or show you growth.