Radion ?

[grouper therapy]

Do you LED folks think a Radion x15 pro would be enough for my 45 gallon? The dimensions are 24x24 x16 deep. Mixed reef.

 

[lsu_fishfan]

Yes

 

[tanked]

I have three x30 pros. it does well over my 180. The Ecotech website has a PAR coverage map and it looks like it has decent coverage with the wide angle lense. IMO I would think one xr30 would give you better coverage and you can keep the intensity lower.

 

[myreefclub0070]

the 15 pro with the 120 lens is more than enough to cover every bit of your tank and fry stuff if you wanted too.
the higher you mount the light the more spread you'll get but you'll lose punch and have to turn up power a little but still have lots left, regardless you have a really shallow tank.

 

[jbdreefs]

I vote yes based on a conversation I recently had with a LFS owner when shopping for an LED light for my cube.

I didn't go with the XR15 because of the price.

 

[grouper therapy]

JBDreefs;1066951 wrote: I vote yes based on a conversation I recently had with a LFS owner when shopping for an LED light for my cube.

I didn't go with the XR15 because of the price.

Too close to the 30?

 

[typemismatch]

I would go with an XR30 and turn the power down if it's too much, can't go the other way ... I have two on a 75G about the same dimensions just wider and it's enough but doesn't feel like overkill.

 

[axio]

XR15w PRO + the included 120 degree lens will be more then enough as Marlon stated.

 

[snowmansnow]

In my opinion you do not need the pro version for a tank that shallow. It's just a thought.

I have 2 of the G3 non pros on my 16" deep and I feel it is plenty strong, even with the wide throw lenses.

I do believe you'd be happier with the x30 , though (because of coverage).


So long, and thanks for all the fish.

 

[grouper therapy]

What is the difference between the v pro and non pro?

 

[snowmansnow]

aXio;1067000 wrote: XR15w PRO + the included 120 degree lens will be more then enough as Marlon stated.

Unless they have changed things the 120 degree lenses are an add on.


So long, and thanks for all the fish.

 

[snowmansnow]

grouper therapy;1067030 wrote: What is the difference between the v pro and non pro?

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So long, and thanks for all the fish.

 

[snowmansnow]

Here are the 120 lenses
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/wide-angle-tir-lens-kit-for-ecotech-marine-radion-xr30w-led-light-fixture.html">http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/wide-angle-tir-lens-kit-for-ecotech-marine-radion-xr30w-led-light-fixture.html</a>

It is a super easy swap out


So long, and thanks for all the fish.

 

[snowmansnow]

Btw... Since you're handy... Plan on making your own mounts... Sooooo much cheaper.

The radions have standard 5m female threads. You can figure it out from there.


So long, and thanks for all the fish.

 

[reefkeeper]

Dave, as you know I converted to Radions from using Lumen Bright reflectors and Radium's. I would suggest a XR15 PRO with the TIR 120's installed should be more then enough to handle that's size tank. This is coming from a owner of 4 Radion XR30 Pro's with TIR 120 lenses on my new 300 and these lights are extremely powerful. Even though the XR15 Pro's is 75 watts and it should handle that tank just fine.

Call Ecotech Marine. I did prior to buying my lights and went over the full details of the new tank and they were extremely helpful providing me information and recommendations on what Light model to use, fixture orientation, intensity and even recommended where to download a suggested radion light profile.

You won't be disappointed with Radions. I should have invested in theses lights a long time ago rather then experiment with the cheaper Chinese stuff that's out there.

 

[grouper therapy]

Reefkeeper;1067084 wrote: Dave, as you know I converted to Radions from using Lumen Bright reflectors and Radium's. I would suggest a XR15 PRO with the TIR 120's installed should be more then enough to handle that's size tank. This is coming from a owner of 4 Radion XR30 Pro's with TIR 120 lenses on my new 300 and these lights are extremely powerful. Even though the XR15 Pro's is 75 watts and it should handle that tank just fine.

Call Ecotech Marine. I did prior to buying my lights and went over the full details of the new tank and they were extremely helpful providing me information and recommendations on what Light model to use, fixture orientation, intensity and even recommended where to download a suggested radion light profile.

You won't be disappointed with Radions. I should have invested in theses lights a long time ago rather then experiment with the cheaper Chinese stuff that's out there.

I think I will give them a call/ THX

 

[camellia]

I've got a new, extra wide lense so don't order it.

 

[russ-iv]

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idk... $140 lights usually do the same

yes... that is 1175 par with leds

 

[lsu_fishfan]

Russ-IV;1067481 wrote:

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idk... $140 lights usually do the same

yes... that is 1175 par with leds

Which led are you using?
How deep in the water was the sensor when you took this reading?

 

[russ-iv]

LSU_fishFan;1067482 wrote: Which led are you using?
How deep in the water was the sensor when you took this reading?

1 inch below the water.

it was 1800+ above the water. see my hand dipping the sensor?
16 inches down i get 550 par

i wont even add the 20% led stuff