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Unread 02/20/2019, 09:35 PM   #1651
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So been reading through many posts and wondering if anyone out there has a Neptune PMK and been looking at numbers under there AP700. I am running 4 t5's as well. My reading on the sand bed was 225 peak. When I raised the sensor to 4 inches below waterline peak reading went to 235. That is about 12 inches of depth difference between high and low. AP700 is running at 75% peak on ocean blue 2. I don't understand if the PMK has a difficult time picking up the blue or if I am that drastically low on PAR.
Too much is made out of PAR. The Kessils are put out a near perfect spectrum so while you might read a low PAR number, the PUR that Kessils put out is far more important than raw PAR numbers and coral grows just fine under. But also consider that if you increase your intensity and also increase the shift to white for PAR number purposes, the PAR readings would go up.


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Unread 02/20/2019, 09:47 PM   #1652
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Ok thanks Slief, try not to think about PAR too much, its just a nagging thought sometimes.


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Unread 02/21/2019, 12:47 PM   #1653
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Unread 03/04/2019, 04:18 AM   #1654
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Anyone having issues with their ap700 sometimes randomly turning off for a second or randomly turning on for a second? It has happened to me a few times now. Can't be dust, as the light is literally a month old. Software problem?



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Unread 03/04/2019, 04:41 AM   #1655
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Contact Kessil about their latest software update not sure if it's out yet. I tested it out last year, and my light has been flawless since.

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Unread 04/30/2019, 03:32 PM   #1656
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I got the AP700 for my 48"x18"x30" 110G tank. I think it will give sufficient coverage as I am not really into SPS. I might get one or two but can always have these higher up and towards the center of the tank.

My setup is not built yet, but I was playing around with the light and am very impressed so far with the programmability, effects and color control. I am returning after a 20 year hiatus and previously used MH lighting, so really like the Kissell shimmer.


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Unread 04/30/2019, 03:36 PM   #1657
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I got the AP700 for my 48"x18"x30" 110G tank. I think it will give sufficient coverage as I am not really into SPS. I might get one or two but can always have these higher up and towards the center of the tank.

My setup is not built yet, but I was playing around with the light and am very impressed so far with the programmability, effects and color control. I am returning after a 20 year hiatus and previously used MH lighting, so really like the Kissell shimmer.
Make that Kessil shimmer


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Unread 05/02/2019, 11:39 PM   #1658
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My phone broke so i got a new one. Downloaded the app and cannot link it to my kessil ap700. It just doesnt see it. I try to backup schedule from cloud but theres nothing there. How can i link it and get my lighting schedule? Im worried to "add lamp" because i dont want it to reset the light and lose my schedule. Anyone know what i should do?

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Unread 05/03/2019, 12:33 AM   #1659
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Did you ever sign into the app and back up your schedule before you lost your phone? If so, then you can sign in again and pull it down from the cloud. If the backup exists in the cloud, then you should relink the light, as if you were setting it up for the first time and load the schedule. In theory, you should be able to reset the lights and load a saved schedule/program.


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Unread 05/05/2019, 03:30 PM   #1660
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Did you ever sign into the app and back up your schedule before you lost your phone? If so, then you can sign in again and pull it down from the cloud. If the backup exists in the cloud, then you should relink the light, as if you were setting it up for the first time and load the schedule. In theory, you should be able to reset the lights and load a saved schedule/program.


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Unread 06/19/2019, 10:31 PM   #1661
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Does anyone run a succesful Acropora tank, using the AP700s only?

Can't seem to find anyone to speak up. And I hope someone does.

If you do, please show pics of your setup, mount height, and light schedule.


Pllleeeaasse! Before I force myself to buy t5s to supplement.


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Unread 06/22/2019, 01:47 PM   #1662
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Unread 06/28/2019, 12:00 PM   #1663
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Dang. Guess everyone sold theirs or added t5s.

My going theory here is that in order to get sufficient (overall light) for acros, the AP700 needs to be placed 5-7 inches from water line as Kessil instructs. And if you want to go by par charts published by BRS and Dana Riddle, you can argue the unit must max at 100%.

BUTT!!! A big BUTT......

At these levels and height, the AP700 will fry all corals if placed anywhere between both pucks. Regardless of how low the par measures(<150) at that spot.

Solution: You must raise the fixture/turn down max% to a level where the fixture alone is insufficient for sps. So ppl end up adding a less harsh T5.


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Unread 06/28/2019, 02:24 PM   #1664
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Does anyone run a succesful Acropora tank, using the AP700s only?

Can't seem to find anyone to speak up. And I hope someone does.

If you do, please show pics of your setup, mount height, and light schedule.


Pllleeeaasse! Before I force myself to buy t5s to supplement.

Buy T5s, thats what I did. Had two ap700 on my 180 gal, running calcium reactor did not help. SPS are not happy, but monties. After a year one ap700 just died, no good resolution provided by Kessil team but to buy a new lamp from them again with discount. Was very disappointed, decided to go with t5s and the left workable ap700. Would never buy kessil brand again. Sorry kessil but simply cant afford buying 1k lamp every year.


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Unread 07/14/2019, 10:07 PM   #1665
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Open to advice. I have sps dominant 48x24x24 tank. Large sps colonies with shading issues.

Looking to add Aquatic life t5 fixture (4 x54w bulb) and perhaps three Kessil a360x.

Enough for sps tank?


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Unread 07/14/2019, 10:37 PM   #1666
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Open to advice. I have sps dominant 48x24x24 tank. Large sps colonies with shading issues.



Looking to add Aquatic life t5 fixture (4 x54w bulb) and perhaps three Kessil a360x.



Enough for sps tank?


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Unread 07/15/2019, 12:33 PM   #1667
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Currently run two Radion g3 pro on AB+ setting. Having issues with them. Thinking about replacing them.


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Unread 07/16/2019, 08:13 AM   #1668
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Open to advice. I have sps dominant 48x24x24 tank. Large sps colonies with shading issues.

Looking to add Aquatic life t5 fixture (4 x54w bulb) and perhaps three Kessil a360x.

Enough for sps tank?
I had 2 ap700, one burned, now installed 4x80 Aquatics life. with one ap700. U will never regret it and your corals too. T5s all the way


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Unread 10/11/2019, 01:11 AM   #1669
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Has this happened to anybody here? reflector melt or salt creep?


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Unread 10/14/2019, 09:13 PM   #1670
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How many AP 700 fixtures is everyone using on their 72" tanks?

According to Kessil:

Single AP700 Maximum Coverage:

• 36"x 24" at 7" above water level
• 48" x 24" at 18" above water level

So you would only need 2 for a typical 72" tank?
I use three on my 6ft tank. To many dark spots otherwise. My aquascape does affect my decision.


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Unread 04/23/2020, 04:04 PM   #1671
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Has this happened to anybody here? reflector melt or salt creep?
I moved my tank and happened to look at the light as I was re-installing it and noticed the reflectors were bubbled like that.
I contacted Kessil and they sent me new reflectors. I had to install them, but my light was 3+ years old.


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Unread 05/28/2020, 04:12 AM   #1672
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I moved my tank and happened to look at the light as I was re-installing it and noticed the reflectors were bubbled like that.
I contacted Kessil and they sent me new reflectors. I had to install them, but my light was 3+ years old.
Did they charge you for it?


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Unread 05/28/2020, 07:17 AM   #1673
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Did they charge you for it?
It was over a year ago, but I don't remember paying anything.


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Unread 09/11/2020, 05:45 AM   #1674
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Hello All, I just noticed the blue wifi light on the side of my AP700 is blinking continuously. I first noticed it last night and its still on and blinking as of this morning. The AP700 seems to be working fine, but I dont know if this light should be constantly blinking. I dont remember it ever doing that. Is yours always on? Or any idea what the problem is?


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Unread 09/11/2020, 11:21 AM   #1675
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Did you have a power outage? Can you connect via the app? I've noticed that it does this after a power outage, but not always.


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