--- product_id: 9548278 title: "A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue" brand: "kessil" price: "COP 1975726" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Kessil" url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/9548278-a160we-controllable-led-aquarium-light-tuna-blue store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # Unique shimmer effect rivals MH 40W powerful LED output Wi-Fi & IR external control A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue **Brand:** kessil **Price:** COP 1975726 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’‘ Illuminate your aquatic world with next-level shimmer and smart control! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue by kessil - **How much does it cost?** COP 1975726 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/9548278-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 - β€’ **Sleek Modern Design:** Compact 5x5x10 inch form factor fits stylishly in any living or office space. - β€’ **Seamless Connectivity:** Dual Wi-Fi and IR control for effortless lighting adjustments anytime, anywhere. - β€’ **Spectacular Shimmer Effect:** Exclusive shimmer technology that mimics natural sunlight, elevating your aquarium’s visual appeal. - β€’ **Precision-Controlled Spectrum:** Custom in-house LED chips tailored for optimal aquatic life support. - β€’ **User-Friendly Touch Interface:** Intuitive touch controls combined with remote access for ultimate convenience. ## Overview The Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue is a 40-watt controllable LED aquarium light featuring proprietary Kessil Logic technology. It offers both manual and advanced external control via Wi-Fi and IR, delivering a unique shimmer effect that rivals metal halide lighting. Designed with custom in-house LED chips, it provides a spectrum optimized for aquatic life, all housed in a sleek, modern plastic body perfect for indoor aquarium setups. ## 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: Explosion in plant growth! Highly recommend. - First off, I love the shimmer in the water. I haven't had that shimmer since leaving MH. It is just great. Another thing is that these lights don't light up the water column but instead hit directly on objects in the water. This makes plants and fish pop out as well as any debris in the water. The best LED fixtures produce less useless yellow/green spectrum light than traditional lights, as these new technology LED emitters can be selected for the exact wavelength of light, thus almost no or little useless yellow or green light is emitted. So, although the LED may seem less bright than some HO lights with the naked eye (such as T5s or MH) the actual output of light energy in spectrums we cannot see (CRI) is much higher, this is why gauging a light by what you see is highly inaccurate. So even those these lights don't look as 'bright' to the naked eye as my old T5's, they are putting out way more usable light for the plants and boy does it show! My plants have exploded with growth. I have 2 of these units and I am using a combined 2 watts more than the old T5's. The ROI is a bit long but the fact is that I don't have to buy T5 bulbs any more - which saves me time and money. You like money too? We should hang out (Idiocracy reference). LEDs put out very specific spectrums of light, which are defined by the manufacturer. LED manufacturers can fine tune emmiters to put out exactly the spectrum specified by the client. Since PAR meters measure light between 400-700nm, an LED array putting out less par than a broad spectrum flourescent fixture may actually be putting out more photosynthetically usable radiation (PUR). So don't judge these lights by PAR value alone. Be aware though that due to the nature of LED lighting the color shift is mainly for the human eye and not that much for the plants. Great stuff! ## 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 | | Additional Features | Color Changing | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Base Material | Plastic | | Best Sellers Rank | #98,974 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #392 in Aquarium Lights | | Brand Name | Kessil | | Bulb Base | E27 | | Color | Tuna Blue | | Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi | | Connectivity Technology | IR | | Control Method | Touch | | Controller Type | LED controller | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 258 Reviews | | Finish Type | Blue | | Finish Types | Blue | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00092145339244 | | Included Components | Remote Control | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Installation Type | mounted | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5"D x 5"W x 10"H | | Item Type Name | Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue | | Item Weight | 0.7 kg | | Lamp Type | aquarium light | | Light Source Type | LED | | Lighting Method | LED | | Manufacturer | Kessil | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | KSA160WE-TB | | Mounting Type | Desktop | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Light Sources | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 5"D x 5"W x 10"H | | Recommended Uses For Product | Aquarium Lighting | | Room Type | Living Room | | Shade Color | Tuna Blue | | Shade Material | Plastic | | Shape | rectangular prism | | Specific Uses For Product | Weight | | Style Name | Modern | | Switch Type | Touch | | UPC | 798762685343 092145339244 797706865728 795962352228 092145712566 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | | Wattage | 40 watts | ## Product Details - **Base Material:** Plastic - **Bulb Base:** E27 - **Finish Type:** Blue - **Item Weight:** 0.7 kg - **Product Dimensions:** 5"D x 5"W x 10"H ## Images ![A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61edzOwMiEL.jpg) ## 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Explosion in plant growth! Highly recommend. *by T***C on July 22, 2015* First off, I love the shimmer in the water. I haven't had that shimmer since leaving MH. It is just great. Another thing is that these lights don't light up the water column but instead hit directly on objects in the water. This makes plants and fish pop out as well as any debris in the water. The best LED fixtures produce less useless yellow/green spectrum light than traditional lights, as these new technology LED emitters can be selected for the exact wavelength of light, thus almost no or little useless yellow or green light is emitted. So, although the LED may seem less bright than some HO lights with the naked eye (such as T5s or MH) the actual output of light energy in spectrums we cannot see (CRI) is much higher, this is why gauging a light by what you see is highly inaccurate. So even those these lights don't look as 'bright' to the naked eye as my old T5's, they are putting out way more usable light for the plants and boy does it show! My plants have exploded with growth. I have 2 of these units and I am using a combined 2 watts more than the old T5's. The ROI is a bit long but the fact is that I don't have to buy T5 bulbs any more - which saves me time and money. You like money too? We should hang out (Idiocracy reference). LEDs put out very specific spectrums of light, which are defined by the manufacturer. LED manufacturers can fine tune emmiters to put out exactly the spectrum specified by the client. Since PAR meters measure light between 400-700nm, an LED array putting out less par than a broad spectrum flourescent fixture may actually be putting out more photosynthetically usable radiation (PUR). So don't judge these lights by PAR value alone. Be aware though that due to the nature of LED lighting the color shift is mainly for the human eye and not that much for the plants. Great stuff! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Light, Wish for Slightly More Control at Low Levels *by T***I on June 26, 2015* I have this running on a tank on the opposite side of the room from a pair of AI Nano Super Blues. The Kessil has better depth of color, but I expect the considering it is three years newer. One slight downside compared to the AI, is that the Kessil can't go quite as dim. When it transitions from its lowest setting to off, it's a stark change, always catching my attention fairly dramatically, especially when compared to the AIs, which barely catch my attention when they turn off from their lowest settings. (I am using the Kessil Spectral Controller with this.) That aside, this is an incredible light, and well worth the expensive over that of the Kessil A150, which I replaced with this. The A150 had a VERY loud fan, which other reviewers of it have mentioned. While still audible, the fan on the Kessil A160WE is quite enough that it doesn't bother me at all. This unit is running on a 5 gallon pico tank. It's way more power and dispersion than the tank needs, but my LPS and softies are thriving equally as well as similar ones under my AI Nano lights. This is a great little unit, and I highly recommend it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue - Kessil LED Light Pendant A-Series Gooseneck Clamp/Mount - Kessil Spectral Controller X --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/9548278-a160we-controllable-led-aquarium-light-tuna-blue](https://www.desertcart.co/products/9548278-a160we-controllable-led-aquarium-light-tuna-blue) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-10-21*