Kessil a150w on a 5 gal

[Bryan_k47]

Any of you nano lovers running the ocean blue a150 on a tank as small as 5 gallons?
Your thoughts ?

Thanks
Bryan

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Planning to bleach the corals instant?

[Bryan_k47]

I've read about people running the sane set up on forums in the states with success
Aquarium illusions in Edmonton has a Deep Ocean blue on a 10 gal and it looks amazing

I should add its a zoa/paly only tank

Seahorse are assuming it will be too intense or know from experience ?
I have a par 38 halo on it now

[Jakegr]

Originally Posted by Bryan_k47

I've read about people running the sane set up on forums in the states with success
Aquarium illusions in Edmonton has a Deep Ocean blue on a 10 gal and it looks amazing

I should add its a zoa/paly only tank

Seahorse are assuming it will be too intense or know from experience ?
I have a par 38 halo on it now

It is too much light for the tank, especially since it can't be dimmed. The Kessil's put out a very strong beam of light, especially directly beneath them. I took PAR readings on my A350, while it is a more powerful light (90 W vs. 30 W), it uses the same technology and I believe it gives you an idea as to how much light Kessil's emit.

[freeze]

I have a 150 on my 18x18x18 cube and it's a lot of light. I think it's way to much for a 5g.

[Bryan_k47]

Think it would be okay 12-14 inches above water ?

[JmeJReefer]

It should be fine. Aquarium illusions has one over a nano, no ill effects. Keep it high.

[Bryan_k47]

I've read a ton on these last night
Alot of people run them on 10/24/20/29 gal tanks
I read about people running them on higher gallon tanks but shallow ones
Wouldn't a 12 inch deep tank be the same under this light wether its 10 inches long or 30 inches long? Either way it's still under the same intensity is it not ?
Wouldn't the deciding factor be tank depth versus gallons ?

[Madreefer]

Sounds like you've already made up your mind.
Looking forward to seeing how it all turns out for you

[Bryan_k47]

No not at all to be honest
Just wondering if that makes sense
12 inches deep is 12 inches deep right
So if the tank is 10 inches long or 80 wouldn't the intensity be the same
Cause I will try the light if that's the case