SPA50 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Hey guys, silly question time! Just installed my new Kessil a160we thanks to John at The Tech Den! I was reading the manual and the website about tuning it perfect for my plants. It says this under the Tune section. Tune the spectrum and intensity for a personalized look. Kessil Logic™ maintains consistent output across the spectrum. 6,000-9,000K. Now would this mean no matter what colour spectrum it looks like to my eyes, it will continue to dish out the same spectrum of light to grow plants? Or would running it at the 6000k do better than the 9000k? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 From what I see, you should be able to adjust it anywhere from 6,000 to 9,000k? "maintains consistent output across the spectrum. 6,000-9,000K". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPA50 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Yeah I know that part but what I want to know is, will the light at 9000k grow plants at the same rate at 6000k? I'm trying to work out if the colour changing feature is for our eyes to enjoy or to actually adjust the K for different plants? I was under the impression that all plants use the same K roughly 6,700k if I'm not mistaken. So as it says maintains consistent output across the spectrum, is that going to be the same plant growth during any colour? Cheers for replying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPA50 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Maybe [MENTION=1338]The Tech Den[/MENTION] or [MENTION=9246]Donny@ageofaquariums[/MENTION] can chime in on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 9,000k close enough to 10,000 imo does nothing but promote algae growth, aim for as close to 6,500k as possible, T5 lighting is so much easier to work with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPA50 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Yeah true. But T5 has had its time and has been superseded. LED's have proved their worth. But this is not the subject this post will be talking about. Thanks for your input though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETFISH Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 6000 - 6500k is what you should aim for, the 9000 would give you brighter but also would be more toward the blue colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPA50 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks [MENTION=7848]PETFISH[/MENTION] Hard to just what's the setting when the dial has no numbers so I'll leave it just off the end of the 6000k end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasu11 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Is it good mate thinking of getting one for 5 foot planted tank ? Worth the money ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Worth the money but you would want a couple on a 5 foot unless you really want a spotlight effect haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasu11 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Worth the money but you would want a couple on a 5 foot unless you really want a spotlight effect haha thats what i am looking for mate .. already have 2x 5 ft led lights they don;t seem to be that strong looking for spot light effect where u can plants high light plants. under the light.. I don;t think missus will let me spend light that cost 3x 300 dollar lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 In that case then yer can reccomend for sure they r a bit pricey... Im waiting for aoa to do them as a deal of the day... Wink wink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPA50 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Sorry mate cannot comment on it yet as I've only had it running for a day. But build quality and shimmer effect is amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPA50 Posted February 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I'd get another if so Tristan hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tristan Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hmmm seems like there is a lot of interest in kessils going on sale... Makes you think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 7, 2015 Report Share Posted March 7, 2015 Saving for my next one, shall be a 360 tho. They are just such beasts and not that much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCD Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 I believe 6700k is optimal for aquatic plant growth. 7000k would look more pleasing to the eye. I don't think there would be noticeable difference in growth rate though. I have an a 150we but I am thinking about getting a 360 tuna sun so I can tune to 7000 and raise for better coverage for my tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
