youngreef Posted March 1, 2015 hey i've got the same setup except for the kessel a350w i have the a160we Quote Link to comment
mds531 Posted March 1, 2015 hey i've got the same setup except for the kessel a350w i have the a160we youngreef.. do you have any pics of your tank? How do you like the your light? Quote Link to comment
CatfishSoupFTW Posted March 1, 2015 id be curious to know as well. i have a a160we on a 21 gallon cube. 18x18x16. Quote Link to comment
Weasel Baron Posted March 2, 2015 what % do you have the two channels on? looks great! Quote Link to comment
mds531 Posted March 3, 2015 what % do you have the two channels on? looks great! Not sure how the 360 is but the dials on my A350w are like volume knobs with an arrow. No numbers or indication of intensity. If I were to place a ratio, I would say 90/10 on average. Then I would play around with different spectrums to see whatever looks nice. No particular science behind what I'm doing. I'm actually switching from a metal halide Sun pod but the fan was way too loud and it was always hot. But I had good color and growth from the sun pod. You have any pics of your tank? Quote Link to comment
Weasel Baron Posted March 3, 2015 I have the 350w as well, over a 50 (24x24x20), and generally do 75% / 50% blue/white (approximation, I just turn the knobs to what I think is 75% and 50%). Its still a new tank, but im getting decent growth, just wondering if I should start cranking it up to 100/75 or 100/100 http://i.imgur.com/NryrZVZ.jpg Quote Link to comment
mds531 Posted March 3, 2015 I have the 350w as well, over a 50 (24x24x20), and generally do 75% / 50% blue/white (approximation, I just turn the knobs to what I think is 75% and 50%). Its still a new tank, but im getting decent growth, just wondering if I should start cranking it up to 100/75 or 100/100 http://i.imgur.com/NryrZVZ.jpg Nice scape. I like the minimalistic set up and it's going to look good when everything matures. Are you using just the goose neck to connect your a350w or are you also using the 90 deg adaptor to hang the pendant? You'll get a better coverage overall with 90 deg. I just ordered mine and waiting for it to come in. Quote Link to comment
Weasel Baron Posted March 3, 2015 thanks, have it suspended over the tank, about 8", so coverage is good... Im also backing it up w/ 2 24" giessman t5 bulbs (actinic and actinic+) I just heard so much about how powerful these things are so im hesitant to run it past 75% power, lol Quote Link to comment
anizato Posted March 4, 2015 do not turn your kessils higher than 70-75% ...they will bleach the shit out of everything. I have two over a 50gal, and 55% is the MAX i can run them both at before i start to notice some bleaching Quote Link to comment
MC5858 Posted March 5, 2015 Nice setup, I have the same tank with a Hydra 26. I'm trying to go the frags plus time route so mine looks empty compared to yours. Quote Link to comment
mds531 Posted March 5, 2015 do not turn your kessils higher than 70-75% ...they will bleach the shit out of everything. I have two over a 50gal, and 55% is the MAX i can run them both at before i start to notice some bleaching Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment
youngreef Posted March 15, 2015 youngreef.. do you have any pics of your tank? How do you like the your light? no i don't have any pics my tank just finshed cycling im probably going to get my first saltwater fish! im so excited. ya but i love my lignt its perfect for my tank Quote Link to comment
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