I have a 48"x18"x18" tank I'm looking to light with Kessils. Just wondering how many I will need to cover the tank tank adequately?
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I`m also interested in knowingIUnknown said:Islanddave, why is that because of intensity or spectrum?
No, that wouldn't be the reason AR melted.IUnknown said:I guess that would be the reason my Alternanthera reineckii melted. The nice thing with the Kessil's is that they are a point source of light like metal halides. All the bar style led's I've tried have the disco effect and don't look natural.
Solcielo lawrencia said:None that I'm aware of.
The main reason why I would never use a pendant is due to the angle of light. If it's mounted close, plants behind other plants will not get enough light. This results in slower growth. And once the plants have crowded out the light, the lower leaves will fall off due to lack of it. This is also true for bar lights but multiple bars can be mounted to prevent it. Mounting the pendant extremely high will prevent limited angle but that would reduce light that actually hits the tank.
kevinmichael77 said:I have a 48"x18"x18" tank I'm looking to light with Kessils. Just wondering how many I will need to cover the tank tank adequately?
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Solcielo lawrencia said:The main reason why I would never use a pendant is due to the angle of light. If it's mounted close, plants behind other plants will not get enough light.
webskipper said:False: We are concerned with the OP's tank only at this time. The pendant will be hung 6" above the water and no plant will be in the shade with this LED light.
Kessils will illuminate a 24" cube.
I don't understand how people can discredit things they never tried. It's like skipping the side dishes at a cookout and going straight for the ice cream.
islanddave said:Also i f you would like to grow red plants look else where.
Chris Noto said:Kessil is now marketing a controllable spectrum pendant, the A160WE Tuna Sun, from 6,000-9,000K, according to their site.
Also, they have the Amazon Sun, rated at 6700K. I have no direct experience with these lights, but the specs are right for any planted tank use.