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03/27/2014, 10:31 PM | #26 |
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awesome build man !!
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03/28/2014, 08:55 AM | #27 |
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Thanks man
Have you started putting a new system together yet?
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03/28/2014, 02:57 PM | #28 |
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Any chance you have the other 2 Kessils up? I've just ordered a 120"x32"x30 tank and hope you don't mind but im kind following in your footsteps,, wanting to light my tank also with Kessils so very interested in this build
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Gooseneck 90 Degree adapters take a bit longer >:0 Should be able to get more spread as I raise the lights up. Right now it's only 5" off of the water. Want to do about 10". BTW: This is pretty funny, shot from the IP Camera into the tank. The section nearest to the camera is being lit by Marineland LEDs, but looks like it's dark compared to the middle with the Kessil.
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At 10" above the water using the Gooseneck and 90 Degree Adapter, I'm actually really surprised by how much one A360W-E covers. I think 3 will actually fill the entire tank. I had thought I needed 5... I might put the left and right a bit more in towards the center, since I'm not too concerned with having a ton of light at the far edges of the tank. I'll post a pic/video when the two additional Kessils are installed.
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Now have 3 Kessil A360W-E fixtures on the tank now.
Provides really good light, just a bit dim on the far top corners of the tank. 4 Would be the sweet spot I believe. Can live with this until more coral goes in. BTW: Only the middle fixture is on the Apex. Waiting on my two stereo connection cables to show up...
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04/03/2014, 03:26 PM | #32 |
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Wow. I'm loving those 3 Kessil A360W-E. I'm surprised on the light spread on them.
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04/03/2014, 03:57 PM | #33 |
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Video of the Kessils.
Most the noise is from a QT tank I have setup nearby with noisy HOB Skimmer and Filter.
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I don't know Peter, It's nice and all and I am sure you will get some enjoyment out of it..But isn't it a bit small?? LOL Nice, if your going to do it might as well do it big right?!
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Started with a 55, then wanted larger and bought a 135. The 135 seemed too small and I bought a 240. The 240 tank build dragged on for 9 months... when it was ready to start filling I was over it. Then waited a year and bought this. Now she seems to think it's a good size
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I'm in a fishy situation!!! Current Tank Info: 56 gallon 30 x 18 x 22 with a 40gal sump, SCA 302 skimmer, 10 gal QT tank, a hydror 600 power head, 2 enhiem 150 heaters, 49#'s of dry rock, 12#'s of life rock, 40#'s of sand |
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04/07/2014, 03:32 PM | #39 |
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Been trying that for years
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Well either way nice tank!!!!
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04/08/2014, 08:54 AM | #41 |
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Spent a few hours last night building covers for the tank.
Used Home Depot 60" Screen Kit and Bulk Reef Supply 1/4" Netting. Ended up spraying them black with some Krylon Fusion, since there were some scratches from cutting and moving along the tile. The Kessil gooseneck adapters and power cords stopped me from being able to cover the backs of openings. Ended up using some small tubing zip tied to the screen to cover that gap. Just used no tubing where the adapters were. Screens are held is place with small pieces of 2 sides Velcro on the corners. Also used some black egg crate to cover the overflow. Zip tied the netting over the egg crate to close up the 1/2" openings. Then used some tubing to make it snug against the return lines. Fish should be going in this afternoon from our first batch of quarantine. One Tomini Tang (Hope he likes Diatoms) and a trio of Pajama Cardinals.
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Tomin Tang and mated trio of Pajama Cardinals are in the tank now
Been almost two and half years chasing a big tank, so it's a pretty nice feeling to have fish in Just realize I'm going to need a lot of fish in this size tank... They are a bit shy, so this is the best shot I can get of anything...
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Great job on the tank. The Kessil 360e have lots of shimmer. That is some nice spread also. Cant wait for corals.
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Just need to see how long I can hold off before ordering more fish for QT. It'll be a big order, so trying to give my wife a break from my tank spending lol
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im surprised the kessils cover that much area. especially not really being that high off of the tank...
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Great looking tank. Love the simplistic look of the Kessil's on the gooseneck
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04/09/2014, 10:32 AM | #47 |
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Thanks guys
I'm really happy with the Kessils! Great support as well. Noticed one of the three had a clicking noise (like something hitting the fan). Called them up and they're sending me a replacement, just need to send mine back when I get the new one
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WOW Kessils are great. That shimmer efect is great.
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04/09/2014, 11:55 AM | #49 |
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Just ordered a small clean up crew from John @ Reef Cleaners
Also bought some Chaeto from him for the sump Going to add some big turbo snails in a bit as well...
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I might have a problem...
Need a few more parts before I can get these other two QT tanks running in time for the new fish. Also have an old 55 gallon with 3 fish it in as well. Not sure my wife is too excited... BTW: That table is just holding tank supplies on it... we're not using the room hahah
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