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product_id: 9548278
title: "Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue"
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reviews_count: 7
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# Unique shimmer effect mimics natural sunlight 40W high-efficiency LED power Proprietary Kessil Logic with external & manual control Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue

**Brand:** kessil
**Price:** ₩813534
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Illuminate your aquatic world with brilliance and control!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue by kessil
- **How much does it cost?** ₩813534 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/9548278-kessil-a160we-controllable-led-aquarium-light-tuna-blue)

## Best For

- kessil enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kessil brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Powerful:** Small 5x5x10 inch footprint delivers bright, penetrating light for tanks up to 24" wide.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** External controllability plus intuitive manual knobs for effortless lighting schedules.
- • **Durable & Quiet Design:** Robust housing with near-silent cooling fan ensures long-lasting, cool operation.
- • **Precision Spectrum Control:** Customize light color & intensity to optimize plant growth and fish behavior.
- • **Revolutionary Shimmer Effect:** Experience mesmerizing water surface shimmer rivaling metal halide lighting.

## Overview

The Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue is a cutting-edge 40W LED aquarium light featuring proprietary Kessil Logic for both manual and external control. It delivers a unique shimmer effect that replicates natural sunlight, enhancing plant growth and fish behavior. Compact and durable, it covers up to a 24-inch spread with customizable spectrum settings, making it a top-tier choice for serious aquarists seeking premium lighting performance.

## Description

The a160we features Kessil`s new proprietary Kessil logic, external controllability in addition to its enhanced manual controllability, shimmer Kessil lights are the only leds capable of producing a spectacular shimmer that rivals MH, spectrum Kessil led chips are manufactured in-house with spectrums customized for aquarist needs.

Review: Just the Best! - Fantastic LED aquarium light! I really can't say how great the Kessil A160WE really is, as you have got to see it for yourself. I have had aquariums for well over 35 years, both freshwater and saltwater. I have used just about every type of aquarium light out there at one time or another. This is the very best, by far. I started using LED's about 6 years ago and was quickly sold on the benefits - good plant growth, cool operation, low energy consumption, etc. The LED strip lights from Marineland were just about as good as it gets until I started watching Jacob's Aquarium on YouTube. Great channel if you haven't discovered it yet, BTW - thanks Jacob. Jacob reviews the Kessil line and I was impressed enough to order one of these bad boys for my 30 gallon (30LX12WX18D) planted freshwater tank. Normally the price would have given me pause, but it was one of my crazy moments and I ordered it. I also ordered the gooseneck mounting arm and the Kessil Spectral Controller. I had it all set up in about 30 minutes - not bad for an old guy like me having to figure out the electronic controller programming. I have mine installed 5 inches above the waterline - about 19 inches above the substrate level. Coverage in my tank is great, though they say it is only good for a 24" spread. There is some lessening of the intensity at the edges of the 30 inch length, but that isn't a problem really. You can manually control the spectrum and intensity by the knobs on the top of the unit, but using the controller is fantastic as you can set it up so the light mimics the natural day long intensity and spectrum pattern and turn on and off the system automatically. Both plants and fish have responded to this greatly. Fish behavior is now based on the "time of day" this light creates and plant growth has been super. As others have said, the shimmer created enhances the natural sun light effect and is just cool to see. Yep this is on the expensive side but worth it. Your plants and fish will thank you.
Review: Nice and bright for Planted aquarium plants - Nice and bright for Planted aquarium plants, will grow dwarf hair grass and dwarf baby tears. The intensity adjustment is what makes this product a standout, along with the color adjustment capability. Pricey for a seemingly small product but very bright. The water shimmers from surface movement that is a nice penetrating effect. I have two over my 48 inch long tank by 21 in deep. The plants have responded nicely to the new lighting. They were not getting enough light with. a (1) T4 6500 double bulb fixture compact fluorescent, a (2) Beamswork 48"-52" single bright LED fixture 800 and an (3) Aquatic Life LED Aquarium Light Fixture 48". These new Kessils will enable me to grow anything thing I want. The spacing is 24" apart which according to their website will give ample coverage. I will see the results and add my results at a later date. These lights are nicely housed in a rigid body with a cooling fan which is nearly silent. The housing gets warm only, not hot at all. I bought the Tuna Sun model and the goose neck to mount on my 72 gallon bowfront which fits perfectly. The gooseneck is very good quality not moving at all when positioned where you want it. All the mounting hardware is included in the light fixture packaging including brass hooks, metal triangles the gooseneck screw receptacle and the screws. The product is complete and well made. The light housing has some weight to it feeling like it's a well built fixture, the adjusting knobs (pots) are very good quality and have a retention in them which will make them stay where they are adjusted to. This has been a quality purchase for me which I hope will last the 50,000 hours of predicted use per the website.

## Features

- The a160we features Kessil`s new proprietary Kessil logic
- External controllability in addition to its enhanced manual controllability
- Shimmer Kessil lights are the only leds capable of producing a spectacular shimmer that rivals MH
- Spectrum Kessil led chips are manufactured in-house with spectrums customized for aquarist needs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00QHC6D7O |
| ASIN  | B00QHC6D7O |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Base Material | Plastic |
| Best Sellers Rank | #88,234 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #365 in Aquarium Lights |
| Brand | Kessil |
| Brand Name | Kessil |
| Bulb Base | E27 |
| Color | Tuna Blue |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (259) |
| Date First Available | December 2, 2014 |
| Date First Available  | December 2, 2014 |
| Directions | use as directed |
| Efficiency | 40 watts |
| Finish Type | Blue |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00092145339244 |
| Included Components | Remote Control |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Installation Type | mounted |
| Is Cordless? | Yes |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 x 5 x 10 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.83 x 6.26 x 3.43 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.54 pounds |
| Item model number | KSA160WE-TB |
| Item model number  | KSA160WE-TB |
| Lamp Type | aquarium light |
| Light Color | Blue |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Lighting Method | LED |
| Manufacturer | Kessil |
| Manufacturer  | Kessil |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue |
| Mounting Type | Desktop |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Benefits | enhanced controllability and shimmer effect for optimal aquarium lighting |
| Product Dimensions | 5"D x 5"W x 10"H |
| Product Dimensions  | 5 x 5 x 10 inches; 1.54 Pounds |
| Room Type | Living Room |
| Shade Color | Tuna Blue |
| Shade Material | Plastic |
| Shape | rectangular prism |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Special Feature | Color Changing |
| Specific Uses For Product | Weight |
| Style | Modern |
| Switch Type | Touch |
| Target Audience Keyword | fish |
| Theme | Seascape |
| UPC | 798762685343 092145339244 797706865728 795962352228 092145712566 |
| Voltage | 230 Volts |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wattage | 40 watts |

## Product Details

- **Base Material:** Plastic
- **Bulb Base:** E27
- **Finish Type:** Blue
- **Item Weight:** 0.7 Kilograms
- **Product Dimensions:** 5"D x 5"W x 10"H

## Images

![Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61edzOwMiEL.jpg)
![Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rvz0b3R4L.jpg)
![Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aQBbMKLSL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between the tuna blue and Sun?**
A: The Tuna sun gives you more natural color, like 10K white, where the Tuna Blue is more blue, more of of a 15K-20K look. Generally Tuna Sun is used for freshwater or freshwater planted, but you can use in saltwater if you like a more white look, or plan to run actinics with them.

**Q: Would it work in Europe?**
A: With an adapter, I see no reason why it would not.  But nothing will replace hearing from someone who is actually in Europe and has tested this.  Kessil LEDs have complex settings for intensity and color spectrum - and these are likely to be influenced by variations in electrical input.  Having used many similar devices in Europe (but not this one), I am confident an adapter will take of this.

**Q: I have a 48" long aquarium (75gal) and will have corals and life rocks; how many lights do I need?**
A: I have a 36" long saltwater tank with corals and I just purchased 2 of them and the coverage they provide is really good with a 48" long tank you should be able to still get great coverage with only 2 lights, and if after you get them you can always get a third if you think you need it.

**Q: what is the maximum depth this light will reach...my tank is 26 inches deep.**
A: they certainly can light up your tank down to 26", but that would be very low par on the bottom, which is fine long as you are careful where you place your corals. Most likely about 20" down you'll be about max on keeping most corals. Far as keeping live coral, the tank side to side coverage area is 24" for fish only and soft corals and i would cut that down to 18-20" if it's mixed reef. This is side to side.   If you want to keep a mixed reef tank and your corals down to the bottom I would recommend the 360.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just the Best!
*by K***R on February 7, 2016*

Fantastic LED aquarium light! I really can't say how great the Kessil A160WE really is, as you have got to see it for yourself. I have had aquariums for well over 35 years, both freshwater and saltwater. I have used just about every type of aquarium light out there at one time or another. This is the very best, by far. I started using LED's about 6 years ago and was quickly sold on the benefits - good plant growth, cool operation, low energy consumption, etc. The LED strip lights from Marineland were just about as good as it gets until I started watching Jacob's Aquarium on YouTube. Great channel if you haven't discovered it yet, BTW - thanks Jacob. Jacob reviews the Kessil line and I was impressed enough to order one of these bad boys for my 30 gallon (30LX12WX18D) planted freshwater tank. Normally the price would have given me pause, but it was one of my crazy moments and I ordered it. I also ordered the gooseneck mounting arm and the Kessil Spectral Controller. I had it all set up in about 30 minutes - not bad for an old guy like me having to figure out the electronic controller programming. I have mine installed 5 inches above the waterline - about 19 inches above the substrate level. Coverage in my tank is great, though they say it is only good for a 24" spread. There is some lessening of the intensity at the edges of the 30 inch length, but that isn't a problem really. You can manually control the spectrum and intensity by the knobs on the top of the unit, but using the controller is fantastic as you can set it up so the light mimics the natural day long intensity and spectrum pattern and turn on and off the system automatically. Both plants and fish have responded to this greatly. Fish behavior is now based on the "time of day" this light creates and plant growth has been super. As others have said, the shimmer created enhances the natural sun light effect and is just cool to see. Yep this is on the expensive side but worth it. Your plants and fish will thank you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice and bright for Planted aquarium plants
*by M***G on May 30, 2017*

Nice and bright for Planted aquarium plants, will grow dwarf hair grass and dwarf baby tears. The intensity adjustment is what makes this product a standout, along with the color adjustment capability. Pricey for a seemingly small product but very bright. The water shimmers from surface movement that is a nice penetrating effect. I have two over my 48 inch long tank by 21 in deep. The plants have responded nicely to the new lighting. They were not getting enough light with. a (1) T4 6500 double bulb fixture compact fluorescent, a (2) Beamswork 48"-52" single bright LED fixture 800 and an (3) Aquatic Life LED Aquarium Light Fixture 48". These new Kessils will enable me to grow anything thing I want. The spacing is 24" apart which according to their website will give ample coverage. I will see the results and add my results at a later date. These lights are nicely housed in a rigid body with a cooling fan which is nearly silent. The housing gets warm only, not hot at all. I bought the Tuna Sun model and the goose neck to mount on my 72 gallon bowfront which fits perfectly. The gooseneck is very good quality not moving at all when positioned where you want it. All the mounting hardware is included in the light fixture packaging including brass hooks, metal triangles the gooseneck screw receptacle and the screws. The product is complete and well made. The light housing has some weight to it feeling like it's a well built fixture, the adjusting knobs (pots) are very good quality and have a retention in them which will make them stay where they are adjusted to. This has been a quality purchase for me which I hope will last the 50,000 hours of predicted use per the website.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kessil is the best reef lighting in the game
*by R***E on November 13, 2025*

I love kessil products, and this one is no exception. I use this unit to grow Bubbletip anemones. The light spectrum and intensity is great, and the unit itself is very sleek.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue
- Kessil LED Light Pendant A-Series Gooseneck Clamp/Mount
- Kessil Spectral Controller X

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