Kessil A160we for refugium light?

[brad65ford]

Its been said that one must use a 5000-6500k spektrum ligh for refugiums thoug i have another A160 tuna blue that i'm wonder will work as good. The goal it to have corals and macro algae growing in the sump. Any thoughts on this?

 

[kacrocorals581]

Yeah I used one for just that for probably 2 years grows both great , kept it around 12k .

 

[brad65ford]

Yeah I used one for just that for probably 2 years grows both great , kept it around 12k .

Thanks for the response. Sounds good, don't have a controller what would you recommend for color on the adjustment knob? Thanks again.

 

[kacrocorals581]

Turn it all the way white and then turn it till it starts turning a little blue and leave it there , best I can explain it hope that helps.

 

[brad65ford]

LOL sounds good enough, what intensity and how far away from the water surface. Sorry for so many questions.

 

[kacrocorals581]

I had mine probably 8"above the water maxing out at 60% for 12 hrs a day on a reverse lighting schedule from my DT.

 

[brad65ford]

sounds good thanks again.

 

[kacrocorals581]

Np :)

 

[HolyReef]

Good thread ! Thanks for the info