Kessil H80 vs H380 for Refugium that is 17x20ish

Chicagoreef2016 · 05/26/2018, 11:12 AM

Interested in getting opinions on peoples experience with the H80 and H380 for refugium. I understand both are great, so I am getting one; it is just after watching the video on BRS where their trial showed that the 380 is superior as far as nutrient reduction aka no GHA in the display, that has me teetering. Is the 380 that much different/better in peoples experience?

Also, how do they get their chaeto to tumble, no idea how to make that happen without putting a little power head in my sump.

Thanks.

drtrash · 05/26/2018, 07:00 PM

H380 long term decision, ran both on 8x15 and 380 winner

PinkPunisher · 06/04/2018, 05:38 AM

If your that in between just wait like two months for the new H180 to come out. The latest BRS ULM video states they were given two to prototype test for Kessil and that they'd be out shortly.

hijinks · 06/04/2018, 06:01 AM

I'd just wait till the h160 comes out in a few weeks and grab that. You can adjust the intensity on it.

heritage · 06/04/2018, 08:21 AM

I went with 2 H80 mostly because I wasn't sure if the 380 would hold up under my stand, with humidity and salt creep. Either way they are working great keeping nutrients in check on my 180.

05/26/2018, 11:12 AM	#1
Chicagoreef2016 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 315	Kessil H80 vs H380 for Refugium that is 17x20ish Interested in getting opinions on peoples experience with the H80 and H380 for refugium. I understand both are great, so I am getting one; it is just after watching the video on BRS where their trial showed that the 380 is superior as far as nutrient reduction aka no GHA in the display, that has me teetering. Is the 380 that much different/better in peoples experience? Also, how do they get their chaeto to tumble, no idea how to make that happen without putting a little power head in my sump. Thanks. __________________ 127ish gallon SC tank and associated equipment

05/26/2018, 07:00 PM	#2
drtrash Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,178	H380 long term decision, ran both on 8x15 and 380 winner

06/04/2018, 05:38 AM	#3
PinkPunisher Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GTA, Ontario Posts: 107	If your that in between just wait like two months for the new H180 to come out. The latest BRS ULM video states they were given two to prototype test for Kessil and that they'd be out shortly.

06/04/2018, 06:01 AM	#4
hijinks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 505	I'd just wait till the h160 comes out in a few weeks and grab that. You can adjust the intensity on it.

06/04/2018, 08:21 AM	#5
heritage Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PHILLY Posts: 561	I went with 2 H80 mostly because I wasn't sure if the 380 would hold up under my stand, with humidity and salt creep. Either way they are working great keeping nutrients in check on my 180.