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Looks like a vertex skimmer? Which one did u get?you guys and your white tanks lol. i started with radion g3 pros... couldn't get a decent program... switched to kessil 360we's and couldn't be happier, neither could my corals!
@nbagnardi i agree my only gripe is the return too, it is a little out of place facing foreword. I with at the very least it would have a lock line, or something we can "edit" where the flow is. I do like the NYOS skimmers, i haven't seen one in person, but my vertex 150 is very quiet and with out any problems. i am sure it would be quieter with a dc pump, but my return pump is the loudest thing in my sump at the moment, which i want to replace with the new vectra, or the neptune return pump, going to wait on more info on the neptune return pump. I like the ability to measure flow too.thanks guys, i freaking LOVE this tank too, everything is spot on, the return would be cool if it was split to the sides but thats my only gripe. i absolutely love the kessils over the radions as well. @sheldonjjessup i went with the 150 but second guessing myself. after 2 faulty motor blocks, a bad impeller and a silencer that makes more noise than my grandmothers hoover i went skimmer shopping at MACNA... the NYOS quantum is DEAD silent and pretty sexy. might be making a switch.
@Rsandry I do like the wireless of the radians and frankly most other leds besides kessil (except for the ap700) But in my opinion the close cluster of the led's in the kessil provide a superior shimmer compared to other LED's albeit other leds have superior technology.Hi Sheldon, Yes - these are real reef rock I had in my previous tank. That tank (roughly same size) had an old school "Rock Wall" design so this time I am going with a more open space set up...
My previous light was a Razor and I was not happy with it in that both fans malfunctioned within a month or so and I found the controls cumbersome as best...
I love the new Radions and the wireless control makes adjustments simple and very flexible. They are a very clean look with the new rimless tank.
The Gyre is cool but I'm not sure yet if one will provide enough movement for the whole tank ..
@Yo_Im_Joe Yea the wire ducts can be purchased cheaper if you know someone who works at a distributor like Panduit, or Anixter. Typically they are in 6ft lengths and very on width and depth. I feel like they clean a cabinet up from the wire mess, and create a natural drip loop. i need to buy some more to clean up my wires from my light fixture.Nevermind. Just read that they're called "wire ducts"
@Sabellafella I know what you mean. I was very hesitant in taking the Kessil apart, but once i decided i was going to do it the biggest challenge was finding the right size torch wrench. It is so small that i had to go to several places to try and find a kit that would fit the light. I even email kessil to find out what size it was, but no one told me.Wow that is awesome i threw a ati 8 bulb dimmable , going to throw a reef brite on but have 3 a160s laying around that ive never took out of the box was maybe trying to figure out a way to strip it out but didnt want to risk it
@d2mini Thank you i appreciate the compliment! As you know this hobby is always a work in progress. Once i get some corals going I'll work on more kessils in my light.Nice light mod! That's awesome.
Real clean build so far!
@Ssteve I like the 360's too! I would have got a 360 but i was really scared of taking apart a $400 light vs a $200 (which is still a lot for me) one. The 160 covers more than half my tank though, so i am happy with it. I think its perfect for a supplemental (filler) light. i think that is the beauty of combining all the lighting technologies.Awesome setup and love the lighting. Kessils look better than anything to my eye, but youll never see anyone keep true deep reds and oranges with them, so using them to supplement is perfect. Im kicking around the same tank with two 360's and some T5's.
@Ssteve I like the 360's too! I would have got a 360 but i was really scared of taking apart a $400 light vs a $200 (which is still a lot for me) one. The 160 covers more than half my tank though, so i am happy with it. I think its perfect for a supplemental (filler) light. i think that is the beauty of combining all the lighting technologies.