Kessil's AP9X

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Is that true for the canopy mounting too or just the arm?

It can swap out for the 2 arm setup if you have it but also can run with their new sincgle articulating mount.

 

[euod]

Does anyone know if these unit will be available in white?

 

[Flagg37]

I think the only models they have in white have been their grow lights.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

I’ll have some detailed updates on the light within a week or so. I’ll be doing par readings and just my overall assessment of it first then I’ll keep updating as the weeks go by.

 

[EBJ]

It can swap out for the 2 arm setup if you have it but also can run with their new sincgle articulating mount.

To clarify, I'm referring to this mount:

AP700 Canopy Mounting System

The AP700 Canopy Mount kit will allow the Kessil AP700 to mount to he inside of most canopies. The extension legs will be able to mount to the sides or top of your canopy and firmly suspend the AP700 LED Aquarium light. Fits tanks from 36" to 48"

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[JVU]

To clarify, I'm referring to this mount:

AP700 Canopy Mounting System

The AP700 Canopy Mount kit will allow the Kessil AP700 to mount to he inside of most canopies. The extension legs will be able to mount to the sides or top of your canopy and firmly suspend the AP700 LED Aquarium light. Fits tanks from 36" to 48"

www.bulkreefsupply.com

This is the new single arm mount, and the price isn’t much more than 1 of the older arms, significantly less than buying 2 of the older arms:

AP9X Mounting Arm

Adjust your light to the orientation best suited for your tank. The new AP9X Mounting Arm allows mounting of your Kessil AP9X with a single mounting arm - delivering the most light spread from a single arm mount fixture on the market. The integrated swivel joint allows 60 degrees of vertical...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[EBJ]

This is the new single arm mount, and the price isn’t much more than 1 of the older arms, significantly less than buying 2 of the older arms:

AP9X Mounting Arm

Adjust your light to the orientation best suited for your tank. The new AP9X Mounting Arm allows mounting of your Kessil AP9X with a single mounting arm - delivering the most light spread from a single arm mount fixture on the market. The integrated swivel joint allows 60 degrees of vertical...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

That's not for a canopy

 

[JVU]

That's not for a canopy

I didn’t say or try to imply it was. The earlier discussion was about how they went from 2 mounting arms to 1 mounting arm. Then you shared a link to the old canopy mount (not the arm) which I doubt works with the new light, so I shared a link to what we were talking about with the mounting arm for the new light. I don’t know how the new light mounts to canopies, it’s not obvious from the retail description.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Exciting times today! I’ll be setting this up over the display in a few hours.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Still playing around but my initial reaction is this light kicks ass. I never was impressed with the AP700 and this thing is on a whole new level.

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

Actinic and full spectrum

 

[EBJ]

Still playing around but my initial reaction is this light kicks ass. I never was impressed with the AP700 and this thing is on a whole new level.

What do you like better about it?

 

[The_Lazy_Reefer]

What do you like better about it?

The spread is insane and the par is anywhere you really want it to be which is nice. They added some new colors to the cluster making it look better and give that pop most of us are looking for. A single mounting arm is a pretty clean look as well. Overall this light is worth the cost where as the AP700 was certainly dated in its price range.

 

[ashburn2k]

And not to mention the physical size of the light is smaller too


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[Coral reefer]

I don’t think the physical light actually looks better tho

 

[JVU]

I don’t think the physical light actually looks better tho

Obviously subjective, but I do think the new fixture looks better. I saw it in use at Neptune a couple weeks ago and I had the old fixtures for a couple years, for comparison.

 

[EBJ]

Maybe I'll get 4 for the 8 footer

 

[splitting_lanes]

I’m curious if this would work well over a Reefer 170 - a 21” x 24” tank.

currently running an A360X and I may need more light. I’d prefer a sleek fixture to a hybrid led/t5 setup.

would there be excessive light spill at the ends of the tank with this light? Is anyone using it have an opinion?

 

[iani]

I’m curious if this would work well over a Reefer 170 - a 21” x 24” tank.

currently running an A360X and I may need more light. I’d prefer a sleek fixture to a hybrid led/t5 setup.

would there be excessive light spill at the ends of the tank with this light? Is anyone using it have an opinion?

I think you would be fine if you mount it lower than typical. The light would likely be overkill though.

 

[iani]

One thing, when setting it up do a direct connection and not have your light connect to the router. I had a heck of a time trying to connect my light through the router. When I called into tech support they recommended the direct connection when worked perfectly.