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

Dan Cyr · Mar 18, 2018

crabs_mcjones said:
Absolutely you can. There are many very successful tanks out there lit strictly by kessils or leds. Most are lps dominant or a mixed reef with a few sps. When you start getting heavy into sps shading becomes an issue. So you either have to supplement with t5s or get more kessil modules and space them close together.

I ordered the shorter brackets for the AquaticLife 48" to make the lights closer together, 16" instead of 18" wide to give me some room. Should I keep it as wide as possible or would the little less make any impact? It's actually just an inch each side

Crabs McJones · Mar 18, 2018

Dan Cyr said:
I ordered the shorter brackets for the AquaticLife 48" to make the lights closer together, 16" instead of 18" wide to give me some room. Should I keep it as wide as possible or would the little less make any impact? It's actually just an inch each side

Refresh my memory, how wide is your tank?

Dan Cyr · Mar 18, 2018

crabs_mcjones said:
Refresh my memory, how wide is your tank?

48 x 24 x 30 deep. The deep is what concerns me. Also, should I have got the 36" (even though not in stock at BRS right now)

Crabs McJones · Mar 18, 2018

Dan Cyr said:
48 x 24 x 30 deep. The deep is what concerns me. Also, should I have got the 36" (even though not in stock at BRS right now)

At a 24 inch width id maybe stick with the 18 bracket. Unless your rockwork is going to be heavily centered and you need the narrower spread.

Dan Cyr · Mar 18, 2018

crabs_mcjones said:
At a 24 inch width id maybe stick with the 18 bracket. Unless your rockwork is going to be heavily centered and you need the narrower spread.

I actually am redoing my scape now and will still keep it all centered. I like being able to get around the rock to vacuum

Dan Cyr · Mar 18, 2018

crabs_mcjones said:
At a 24 inch width id maybe stick with the 18 bracket. Unless your rockwork is going to be heavily centered and you need the narrower spread.

With in regards to combining the T5s and the Kessils, how do you run the T5s? Do you power then on at the same time as the Kessils or do you alternate when each turns on?

Crabs McJones · Mar 18, 2018

Dan Cyr said:
With in regards to combining the T5s and the Kessils, how do you run the T5s? Do you power then on at the same time as the Kessils or do you alternate when each turns on?

Per the advice of another user on here. I have the kessils turn on at 11, ramp up for an hour, then the t5s kick on for 8 hours, turn off at 8pm and the Kessil ramps down to off at 9pm

Dan Cyr · Mar 18, 2018

crabs_mcjones said:
Per the advice of another user on here. I have the kessils turn on at 11, ramp up for an hour, then the t5s kick on for 8 hours, turn off at 8pm and the Kessil ramps down to off at 9pm

I think that would work with the dusk, dawn ramp that is on my Apex, just need to adjust the timeframe and set the put for the T5s

itisjp · Mar 18, 2018

Ok good discussions and all but I want more pics

wowkingjames · Mar 18, 2018

Awesome set ups!

Shad Quill · Mar 19, 2018

I have a single a360w on my 60 cube. I'm still in the build process but really like the controllability. I had it set up on the spectral controller for a bit and it seems like a great stand alone controller but have opted to run it to the apex in the basement.

I have a custom built acrylic cube and contacted a builder to build it for me. Over all I guess it's an okay job but the design could have been thought out a bit more. The main feature I needed was a secure top.. I have jerk cats. But with this design I had to cut a chunk out so I could fit the 90s into the overflow for the drain and it left very little space for light mounting. The kessil goose neck looks great and fits my needs perfectly.

rosshamsandwich · Mar 19, 2018

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NoahBurger13 · Mar 21, 2018

This seams to be just the perfect thread. I recently just purchased a Kessil 360 and spectral controller but im having a hard time deciding my lighting schedule. Im running it on a 27g tank, mostly softies and my light is about 5-6" away from the water with no lid (I like to live life on the edge) Can anyone help me out by telling me their schedule (If you have a similar sized tank) or any tips. Thanks in advance!

Crabs McJones · Mar 21, 2018

NoahBurger13 said:
This seams to be just the perfect thread. I recently just purchased a Kessil 360 and spectral controller but im having a hard time deciding my lighting schedule. Im running it on a 27g tank, mostly softies and my light is about 5-6" away from the water with no lid (I like to live life on the edge) Can anyone help me out by telling me their schedule (If you have a similar sized tank) or any tips. Thanks in advance!

I'll copy what I put on your other post for anyone else looking for help

For softies and lps i'd start out with a low intensity and slowly work your way up. As far as color you can choose whatever pleases your eye. Generally people will start out blue, and have it ramp up to the color they like throughout the day and then ramp down to blue at the end of the day to create a dusk and dawn effect. As far as intensity, i'd start at around 20% and ramp it up by 5% a week until you find a spot that all your corals like

Upstartreefer · Mar 21, 2018

Just installed my AP700s to my aqualife t5 hybrid fixture on my new build. Can't wait to see corals in this tank

Dan Cyr · Mar 22, 2018

Finally got my Aquatic life 48" setup done with 2 A360WEs. Bulbs got sidetracked with the weather so no pics if them lit yet. Hung them from my DIY brackets made out of aluminum square tubing that I bolted to the back of the stand. Wiring goes through the arms mostly except for right above the light...Not pretty but will be putting on a canopy soon hopefully so won't see it anyway.