Compact Saltwater Nano Reef LED Built on Dense Matrix Technology
The Kessil A80 Tuna Blue is a 15W Dense Matrix LED dialed in for saltwater reef tanks at 10,000K-20,000K. The compact 4.88-inch shell uses its body as the heatsink for fanless silent operation. Coverage spans 14 inches for small nano reefs up to 24 inches for mid-size tanks at higher hang heights.
Fanless Silent Operation for Nano Reef Aquarium Coverage and Shimmer
Growers typically hang the A80 4 to 8 inches above the surface for nano reefs to drive 14-inch coverage with a strong shimmer. Place the fixture over rimless or open-top tanks to keep the silhouette clean. Pair the unit with the Kessil Spectral Controller or an Apex system to schedule sunrise, peak, and dusk intensity curves.
Key Features
- 15W Dense Matrix Array: High light per watt with deep penetration in a 0.88 lb fixture sized for nano reef tanks.
- 10,000K-20,000K Spectrum: Knobs blend cool blue tones for coral coloration and intensity tuning across reef stocking levels.
- Fanless Silent Body: Heatsink-as-body design eliminates fans for totally silent operation at the desk.
- Apex + Kessil Controller Ready: Schedule intensity and color via Apex or the Kessil Spectral Controller for daily ramps.
- Nano-Reef 4.88-inch Form: Compact fixture fits Pico, AIO, and frag tanks where larger reef lights would crowd the rim.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Watts | 15W |
| Voltage | 100-240V AC / 24V DC |
| Spectrum | 10,000K-20,000K |
| Coverage | Up to 24 in (14 in for nano) |
| Dimensions | 4.88 in x 0.98 in |
| Weight | 0.88 lb (400 g) |
| Cooling | Fanless body heatsink |
| Controls | Intensity + spectrum + Apex / Kessil controller |