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ComforablyNumb · 09/06/2017, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by reefer31

Anybody know what kind of mushroom this is? It has a grey/blue base with orange/pink

Rhodactis inchoata possibly?

I think you are correct. In googling images for Rhodactis inchoata, there are some that look exactly like mine.

Thx!

siliconinja · 09/06/2017, 06:38 PM

3x Kessil a360n's cut into the canopy

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smatter · 09/06/2017, 07:34 PM

Nice fox coral siliconinja!

Benson0219 · 09/06/2017, 09:35 PM

I supplement my A360 with AI Hydra 26 HD to minimize shadowing. The AI come on for 5 hours a day. I have 3 A360s and 3 AI.

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siliconinja · 09/07/2017, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by smatter

Nice fox coral siliconinja!

Thank you! My favorite coral in the tank at the moment!

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dickeybrazil · 09/14/2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by siliconinja

Thank you! My favorite coral in the tank at the moment!

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Are you in OH?

dickeybrazil · 09/14/2017, 05:18 PM

I have a 100g (48"W x 20"L x 24"H). I'm debating the Kessil a360we tuna blue vs a160we tuna blue. The Kessil site says they're both good for 24" diameter. I'm planning on starting with sps, and expanding. What are the pros and cons of each light?

Xandernfs · 09/15/2017, 10:01 AM

Question: I there a cheaper alternative to hooking up the Kessils to the the VDM on the Apex? I'v read that the cables are pricey, but can't find the alternative.

If there isn't an alternative, it's no big deal. Small price to pay for great control.

siliconinja · 09/15/2017, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dickeybrazil

Are you in OH?

Yes! Based in Toledo. You close by?

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dickeybrazil · 09/15/2017, 03:50 PM

Check your IMs

reefer31 · 09/15/2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dickeybrazil

I have a 100g (48"W x 20"L x 24"H). I'm debating the Kessil a360we tuna blue vs a160we tuna blue. The Kessil site says they're both good for 24" diameter. I'm planning on starting with sps, and expanding. What are the pros and cons of each light?

If you have the money shoot for the 360s if you are planning on sps. And for future upgrades you won't have to get new lighting. I use 2 ap700s over my 120 and I'm pretty much strictly sps and they are awesome.

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bif24701 · 09/15/2017, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dickeybrazil

I have a 100g (48"W x 20"L x 24"H). I'm debating the Kessil a360we tuna blue vs a160we tuna blue. The Kessil site says they're both good for 24" diameter. I'm planning on starting with sps, and expanding. What are the pros and cons of each light?

You need the 360s, 160s are not enough light for SPS.

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mpierce · 09/18/2017, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bif24701

You need the 360s, 160s are not enough light for SPS.

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Depends on the depth of the coral. I use 160s on my 40b and they are great with sps. However yes, I would agree for the depth of a 120 the 360 would be a better choice.

rvareef · 09/18/2017, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mpierce

depends on the depth of the coral. I use 160s on my 40b and they are great with sps. However yes, i would agree for the depth of a 120 the 360 would be a better choice.

+1

smatter · 09/18/2017, 08:21 AM

Or you could skip the boring SPS and get the 160s and grow all kinds of cool stuff

bif24701 · 09/18/2017, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mpierce

Depends on the depth of the coral. I use 160s on my 40b and they are great with sps. However yes, I would agree for the depth of a 120 the 360 would be a better choice.

Specific to his system which is far from a 40, 360 are required. AP700 would also be a good choice.

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sushimi · 09/18/2017, 03:46 PM

How deep under the water are acropora able to be kept under 360's? Looking for ideas to plan rock structure. I plan to keep them within a 12" radius of the light spread. Lights are currently 8" above waterline.

jiminy_crime · 09/20/2017, 09:40 PM

Looking for input on this:

Currently running 2 Kessil 360s over a 4ft wide tank (RS 350) and wanting to know is it better to add a 3rd Kessil 360 or to sell both of my 360s and switch to the AP700? Slightly more cost in upgrading to the AP700. Is this a wash?

Thoughts? This is a mixed reef tank and plan to transition to a SPS tank over time.

Thor2j · 09/21/2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jiminy_crime

Looking for input on this:

Currently running 2 Kessil 360s over a 4ft wide tank (RS 350) and wanting to know is it better to add a 3rd Kessil 360 or to sell both of my 360s and switch to the AP700? Slightly more cost in upgrading to the AP700. Is this a wash?

Thoughts? This is a mixed reef tank and plan to transition to a SPS tank over time.

The 700 will penetrate further down into the water for sure. That and more controls. I would defiently go with 700.

ComforablyNumb · 09/21/2017, 04:15 PM

I think 3 360's would be better. I know the ap700 has more punch than 2 360's, but not 3.

reefer31 · 09/21/2017, 05:51 PM

Just get 2 ap700 like I did!

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dickeybrazil · 09/21/2017, 06:25 PM

Same question here. I'm between 1 ap700 and 3 360s

bif24701 · 09/21/2017, 06:26 PM

My vote is the AP700. For all the above reasons but also the color of the AP700 is better and more evolved than the 360's.

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smatter · 09/22/2017, 07:22 AM

What's better and more evolved about the color?

Thor2j · 09/23/2017, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ComforablyNumb

I think 3 360's would be better. I know the ap700 has more punch than 2 360's, but not 3.

It's not. Did some extensive testing. In a shallow tank 3 360s is marginally better. Once u get more then about 16" ap700 is far more powerful. Plus u have much more control of color if u want it.

09/06/2017, 09:35 PM	#2729
Benson0219 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 535	I supplement my A360 with AI Hydra 26 HD to minimize shadowing. The AI come on for 5 hours a day. I have 3 A360s and 3 AI. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ 180 Gallon Reef Tank, Elite Aquatics Sump, Kessil A360we LEDS, AI Hydra 26 HD LEDS, Reef Octopus OCTO VarioS-6 Controllable DC Circulation Pump, Skimz Kone SK204 Skimmer, Vortex MP40 Powerhead. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon Reef Tank

09/18/2017, 03:46 PM	#2742
sushimi Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Villa Grove, IL Posts: 232	How deep under the water are acropora able to be kept under 360's? Looking for ideas to plan rock structure. I plan to keep them within a 12" radius of the light spread. Lights are currently 8" above waterline. __________________ minimum effort, maximum efficiency Current Tank Info: 40 breeder, 2 kessil 360we, Reef Otopus BH-90, MP-10&MP40.

09/20/2017, 09:40 PM	#2743
jiminy_crime Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bixby, OK Posts: 981	Looking for input on this: Currently running 2 Kessil 360s over a 4ft wide tank (RS 350) and wanting to know is it better to add a 3rd Kessil 360 or to sell both of my 360s and switch to the AP700? Slightly more cost in upgrading to the AP700. Is this a wash? Thoughts? This is a mixed reef tank and plan to transition to a SPS tank over time. __________________ 1.025 SG/High-pH 8.021 Low-pH 8.00/9-9.3dKh/Ca 440/Mg 1280/Temp 78.5/NO3 .25 ppm/PO4 0/ORP 380 Current Tank Info: 91 gallon RSR 350/RO 152s protein skimmer/36” ATI Dimmable/Neptune WAV/Neptune Apex

09/21/2017, 06:26 PM	#2748
bif24701 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida, FWB Posts: 3,389	My vote is the AP700. For all the above reasons but also the color of the AP700 is better and more evolved than the 360's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 180 Mixed Reef SRO-5000 Skimmer Neptune APEX Gold Kessil AP700/ MP60+6105 Kalk+2 part/ Cheato Fuge Current Tank Info: 180 SPS Dominant

09/06/2017, 06:38 PM	#2727
siliconinja Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Glass City USA Posts: 77	3x Kessil a360n's cut into the canopy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/06/2017, 07:34 PM	#2728
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Nice fox coral siliconinja!

09/14/2017, 05:18 PM	#2732
dickeybrazil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 69	I have a 100g (48"W x 20"L x 24"H). I'm debating the Kessil a360we tuna blue vs a160we tuna blue. The Kessil site says they're both good for 24" diameter. I'm planning on starting with sps, and expanding. What are the pros and cons of each light?

09/15/2017, 10:01 AM	#2733
Xandernfs Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: STL Posts: 730	Question: I there a cheaper alternative to hooking up the Kessils to the the VDM on the Apex? I'v read that the cables are pricey, but can't find the alternative. If there isn't an alternative, it's no big deal. Small price to pay for great control.

09/15/2017, 03:50 PM	#2735
dickeybrazil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 69	Check your IMs

09/18/2017, 08:21 AM	#2740
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	Or you could skip the boring SPS and get the 160s and grow all kinds of cool stuff

09/21/2017, 04:15 PM	#2745
ComforablyNumb Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Brunswick Canada Posts: 627	I think 3 360's would be better. I know the ap700 has more punch than 2 360's, but not 3.

09/21/2017, 05:51 PM	#2746
reefer31 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 561	Just get 2 ap700 like I did! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/21/2017, 06:25 PM	#2747
dickeybrazil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 69	Same question here. I'm between 1 ap700 and 3 360s

09/22/2017, 07:22 AM	#2749
smatter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,055	What's better and more evolved about the color?