SteveHash-fish20 Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thought I would ask our forum this question, I got a biocube 29 and am looking to see what LED would be better I'm pushing the kessil cause after watching reviews and info it is pretty badass;) but again it never hurts to ask the forum their opinion, What LED would you get if you had a 29gal??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriz2fer Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I would DIY cause I don't think a ai nano would be good coverage. The kessil are kinda spotlights and don't have very good spread with just one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I've said a few times to get the rapid kit Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttleFishandCoral Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Ai is coming out with a new light called the vega. Might be able to get one cheap if people are p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttleFishandCoral Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Cont. people are looking to upgrade from there sol. A ai nano is probably a little small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 I don't like the rapid kit personally, and the kessil actually has the best spread out of the three. I mean it's a different LED but the 8canon LEDs by ecotech covered the Lego land shark walk better than 20 MH that are 400w.. I mean it's pretty self explanatory what is cheaper in the long run, and what can light your system up better, it might be smaller than a pop can but the kessil a150w is a MH LED that has 32w = to around one radium 150w MH bulb.. The reason I question the ai sol is because they are near the same price. The flaws within the kessil to me are the fact they are not able to dim spectrum and do not have an on/off switch, and the sol I no nothing about really.. Study the kessil I'm telling you they are cutting edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peligro Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 cutting edge? you can't dim it does that leave risk to.burning your coral? HTC EVO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The Kessil A350 and A350W are dimmable just not through a controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 But they do have better PAR than Any LED for te same price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Cutting edge as in there is no technology better at this moment in time. Such little watts for so much more power, and the risk of burning coral is always there without proper care? Shade it and slowly move it out half an inch everyday or so and the coral should be fine. I mean I've seen corals burn because of bulb changes that where the same watt on the same fixture just a different brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peligro Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ok so what are they priced. Couldn't find it on their web page HTC EVO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 The Kessils also look awesome. I'm really happy with mine, just wish it was controllable through an Apex. I'd buy four more for my display tank if they were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Ok so what are they priced. Couldn't find it on their web page HTC EVO The A150s are $265 and 32 watts. The A350s are $399 and 92 watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peligro Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 And for that price your tell me that just one unit over let's say my jbj nano cube will do just as good if not better, than a 12 to 24 set of led, from rapid or aqua style HTC EVO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I just put a stevesleds.com unit on my BC29. I really like it. The guys over at nano reef sold me on it. I'm getting really nice shimmer on my rocks & sandbed & get good coverage with the lights & I'm only running them at less than 50%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I just put a stevesleds.com unit on my BC29. I really like it. The guys over at nano reef sold me on it. I'm getting really nice shimmer on my rocks & sandbed & get good coverage with the lights & I'm only running them at less than 50%. Not trying to high jack this thread but I have been looking in to putting LED's on my biocube 29 down the road. The stevesleds look like they are in two short lines down the middle. While the rapidLED's are more spead out over the heat sink. My consern was they wouldn't get good spread front to back. What are your thoughts and experience on the light spread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquaman30k Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 For anyone looking to see actual growth for either light there are some really awesome videos on YouTube. I've seen both running over 29g biocubes and but performed very well. I'm currently running a a150 ocean blue over my 5g cube with tremendous results. One other very important factor to keep in mind about Kessil lights is the addition of UVA (True Uv) LEDs in all of their fixtures. IMO these features have seemed to bring back corals that were otherwise doomed and browning out under my Radion. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 For anyone looking to see actual growth for either light there are some really awesome videos on YouTube. I've seen both running over 29g biocubes and but performed very well. I'm currently running a a150 ocean blue over my 5g cube with tremendous results. One other very important factor to keep in mind about Kessil lights is the addition of UVA (True Uv) LEDs in all of their fixtures. IMO these features have seemed to bring back corals that were otherwise doomed and browning out under my Radion. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2 Thank you, lol I think I'm gonna go kessil. Just needa buy one now. Anyone got for cheaper than marine depot? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate213 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thank you' date=' lol I think I'm gonna go kessil. Just needa buy one now. Anyone got for cheaper than marine depot? Lol[/quote'] Kessils are MAP, so you wont find cheaper unless you can get a used one. I bought mine from The Premium Aquarium. Garrett had it shipped directly to my home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachS Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Figured you would seemed,like you knew what you wanted, just wanted to hear itgets thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Yeah I knew what I wanted, just wanted to see if anyone else likes em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I have the AI nano Sol over a 18'x20" cube and absolutely love it. Complete control over the white, blue, and purple LED's with the controller and the coverage is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 i like my kessel.and i like the SOL.i supose it depends on your tank.lack of a controler is a bummer thought as i just had to raise the kessel to stop some bleacing out instead of dim but other than that good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I would DIY cause I don't think a ai nano would be good coverage. The kessil are kinda spotlights and don't have very good spread with just one. I never read past this post. I share this opinion and have built all my fixtures that would put most off the shelf LED fixtures to shame (rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 I never read past this post. I share this opinion and have built all my fixtures that would put most off the shelf LED fixtures to shame (rock2) Did you make them by buyin all parts seperate?? Or doing the rapidled, stevesleds etc thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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