New Build Advice from Light Pros - Kessil AP9X’s

[Adam1985]

Hi all,

I’m hoping you could comment. I’m moving from a 60 cm cube tank (around 2’x2’x2’) to a new custom build. The new tank will be 100 cm wide by 100 cm long by 62 cm high.

Currently I’m running one Kessil AP9X with maximum intensity of 67% at tank’s high noon.

Do you think this fixture at full intensity will manage the bigger tank? Or do I need 2 AP9X’s or equivalent.

I run T5’s as well.

Tank is mixed, but more than a third SPS. I can’t reasonably get a PAR meter where I’m located.

Not sure if @Kessil might have some comments?

Thanks,

Adam

 

[Adam1985]

Hi all,

I’m hoping you could comment. I’m moving from a 60 cm cube tank (around 2’x2’x2’) to a new custom build. The new tank will be 100 cm wide by 100 cm long by 62 cm high.

Currently I’m running one Kessil AP9X with maximum intensity of 67% at tank’s high noon.

Do you think this fixture at full intensity will manage the bigger tank? Or do I need 2 AP9X’s or equivalent.

I run T5’s as well.

Tank is mixed, but more than a third SPS. I can’t reasonably get a PAR meter where I’m located.

Not sure if @Kessil might have some comments?

Thanks,

Adam

Anyone? @Kessil

 

[minus9]

I think two will cover you quite nicely. Keep the T5’s or use led bars on the outer edges for fill lighting.

 

[C_AWOL]

The problem is that the ap9x is better geared for the 60cm width. If youre going to center everything it can handle the 100cm length reasonably bar shadowing issues on the ends which can be problematic for any sps placed in those areas.
Running 2 and/or having supplementary lighting to fill the shadow areas would be ideal imo