XR15 Pro. No real cost benefit from going with the XR30s and muliple XR15s allow better spread. Being an old school reefer, I'm not as enamored with the super blue look that seems to be all the rage these days. A lot of SPS corals were grown under 6500K iwasakis.
BRS folks, I really appreciate your videos. There's no other reef tanks-related You Tube channel that tests and explains stuff so well as you do. If I lived in the US, I would certainly buy from your store to show you my gratitude for your great work. Good job!
I’ve had this light for a few months and even with all the pre-set options my lights were way blue, especially with pictures. I set up your suggestion on the color settings and this tank looks perfect now. Thank you guys so much!!!!!
I can say for a fact I made the wrong choice with the G5 Blue. Not because the Blue is a bad fixture, it's actually been amazing. I just like the whiter look and want to see more reflective colors in my corals and not just fluorescence.
Did you wind up getting the Pro's over the Blue's? I'm torn between which one to get and need to ask someone that has seen both for a comparison. thanks!
I have a 4x2x2 running two Radion G5 XR15 Pro's. I'm using the recommended settings for a lps tank running at 60% point intensity. I like the whiter spectrum but my rocks, sand and glass are covered in algae when I set the intensity to 60%. Should I reduce the intensity of the whites and run a more blue spectrum?
Hello, what number of xr15’s would you recommend for a tank 140cm Long x 55cm Tall x 70cm Wide. I’m planning to have LPS corals and I don’t know if i have to buy 3 xr15 radions or just 2.
Do many people /anyone else run there's with 100% on all channels. To the eye my favourite look and what I currently have set, albeit keeping an eye on signs of algae, is 100% on all channels. (schedule intensity is set lower as don't require all the par)
I added 2 additional lights, 4 total. In order to get the spacing properly i would have to cut a slot into the RMS mounting arm clamp due to overflow. Is this OK to do? Is there a different solution?
With a 75 gal , with 2 xr15s , would you still recommend centered 13" from left and right ? For LPS and softies, would the blue or pro be better ? I know it's preference, but you're input would be greatly appreciated. I like the coral to pop with color but don't care for the strong windex look . Your input helped with the reefbreeder led I want to upgrade asap hope to get a reply .
I have a 72x36Wx28T 300 gallon mixed reef with 5 xr15 pros. I’m having a hard time dialing them in and was wondering if I could get opinions on intensity settings, both schedule and point. Thanks in advance
hello. my new reef is a shallow. measures 40x15x15 inches. I have 2 radion xr15 pro, with light diffusers. My corals are a dominant mix of zoanthids, but also many Sps (acropora) and some lps. What configuration of light and distance do you recommend for me, that mixes the visual (that they look good, colors) and that they allow to grow. Obviously without burning my corals. Thanks for such a good job.
Great video! Is Schedule Intensity and Point Intensity the same thing? If not what’s the difference? Should I set Schedule Intensity to 100% if I’m running the BRS recommended settings? Thanks in advance!
Schedule intensity adjusts all points in your schedule. Point intensity only affects the point in your schedule that you have selected. For our tests, we had schedule intensity set to 100% and then adjusted point intensity as needed.
Hi Randy thanks for all the videos they are very informative... I do have a question... My tank it's a custom made 18x18x55 inches of course... Do you think 2 of the xr 15 would do the job? Planning on a mixed Reef Thanks again
Great video Randy, my tank is 18 inch deep and I'm keeping a mixed reef, if you was to take and educated guess what would you set the point intensity and schedule intensity baring in mind I'm using diffusers, thanks
Ohh man I'm so behind! I'm still running my 1 gen1 radion and 2 gen2 Pros. All LEDs still work and they have been in service everyday since bought them. 2012 and 2013 if I remembered correctly. That's value for money I think.
If you're using the XR15, two fixtures will get the job done for the average mixed reef in a tank of that size. You may want to consider mounting the lights just an inch or two higher than we suggested in this video for slightly better spread from front to back. Since your tank is rather shallow, the decrease in par from doing this shouldn't be very much of a concern.
Great video! Is there another video showing how to create a schedule using mobius? To use these recommended settings would you just set a 10hr schedule, select the AB+ template and modify two of the points with the recommended spectrum? Is the lps/softies 120g schedule available for download?
I'm building a new canopy for my tank this weekend to be able to fit these lights. How many inches of clearance will I need above the tank to fit 2 G5 XR15 Pros with their mounting arm? The recommended light mounting height is 9" above the water, but how much taller should I allow for the mounting arm/fan air cooling room from the roof of the canopy? Thanks!
are the pics you are showing and the tanks behind you pro?? I was more than likely going to choose this being I am not crazy about a ton of blue although I like a lot of color pop! Now I am not sure because I am not a pro but only been doing this for less than 6 months! I had a current orbit and a coral life seaside, like the ones on biocubes. Also are the recommend spacing based on 100 % intensity? Can I use 4 for a 4 ft x 18 or x 24 and have mostly lps and have some sps on top?
So I have 2 Red Sea Led 50s on a 36inc by 18-inch tank. it's been growing softies and LPS pretty well, but I want to move to growing more sps. So I'm thinking of buying 2 XR15's. Would it be enough, and if it is at what intensity, should I put them at?
It would be best to utilize a par meter, but making an educated guess based on tank size and using two XR15's, you're probably going to end up running them pretty close to 100% intensity for SPS.
The RMS tank mounts will end up with the light being roughly 8" from the water surface. A single XR30 isn't going to cut it over a 36" long tank. We'd suggest going with two XR15's instead so that you can space them out a little more.
Good afternoon! I met a problem. I have a Radion XR15 4Pro lamp, the lamp illuminates an aquarium with dimensions of 50cm x 38cm x45 cm (height), there are LPS and soft corals in the aquarium. can you advise what the total power of the lamp should be set? Can you advise the settings of each channel
We usually suggest to run EcoTech's AB+ preset. In your case, running the fixture at about 75% intensity should be pretty darn close to ideal for softies and LPS in a tank of that size with a single XR15 G4 Pro
What were the spectrum and intensity settings for the very first test on spread? Were they all turned up to 100%, even warm and cool white, or was it the recommended spectrum you show later in the video? Thanks!
Ultimately, either one will support BTAs in a tank of that size. If you prefer a more blue look, go with the blue. If you're a bigger fan of a whiter or more daylight look, then the PRO version is for you.
Three XR15's would be a great choice for that tank. This would give you the right light for a mixed reef with SPS up towards the top half and lower light areas towards the bottom for any softies or LPS you might want to keep.
That's a DIY contraption that we made from camera mounts. While it works great for our testing purposes, it probably wouldn't look very good in a home environment.
We haven't tested that particular tank size and it will depend on the types of corals that you want to keep. If I had to make an educated guess based on the data here, an intensity of about 50% should get you pretty close for LPS numbers, while I'd start out around 70% for SPS. Of course, using a par meter is going to be the best way to set your intensity with confidence.
I’m setting up a simple 20 long with a pair of clowns and a couple anemone. Do you think one would have a large enough spread to cover the 30” length with only 12” depth and width?
This light is better suited for a max area of about 24" x 24". For a 20 long, consider using two smaller lights instead. For example, two AI Primes will get the job done nicely and give you better spread. www.bulkreefsupply.com/prime-16-hd-led-reef-light-black-body-aqua-illumination.html
Bjr I have a red sea 450 I have just taken xr30 g5 pro radions and I would need another lamp, which one would you recommend an xr15 or Xr 30 my tray is 150 cm long 55 in height and 50 in width thank you
If you currently have two XR30's, that will be sufficient if you're keeping LPS or softies only. If you're going for a mixed reef, an XR15 in the middle would act as great fill light. If you're going SPS dominant, three XR30's would be the best solution (mounted from front to back on the tank)
@@BRStv thanks for your response. Do you have any suggestions for alternatives within the 2 x xr15 budget that would suit a 3x2x2 ft sps dominant tank? Thanks in advance.
Hi - great video :) My Reef is pretty shallow - its 50x22" and just 12" high. (125x55x30cm) Can i go for two G5 XR15 Pro´s when I go 70% LPS and 30% SPS ? I want mount them 12" above the waterlevel. What do u guys think ? Thanks a lot, greetings from Germany :)
Given the short height of the tank, you should be able to get by with just the two XR15's. Just be sure to measure par as it's hard to create zones for both LPS and SPS in such a short tank.
We usually suggest a 10 hour total photo period with a short 30 minute ramp up and ramp down. In other words, 9 hours of steady, peak intensity with a 30 minute ramp up in the beginning, and a 30 minute ramp down at the end.
I see you run the point intensity at 70% on the 60 gallon. There is another slider on the mainscreen for overall intensity. Where do we run that at? 100%?
You got it! Honestly I'm not sure if that is a default acclimation setting from EcoTech or just a safety measure off some sorts, but all of our measurements were taken with that setting at 100%.
Are these tests done at 100% schedule intensity with each individual channel at 100%? I want to run ab+ but having those channels lower lower my part a bit
Schedule intensity is set to 100%, then we adjust the point intensity as needed for our test. In this video, we run the UV, Violet, Royal, and Blue channels on 100%. Green and Red at 15%. Then, we run warm white on 20% and cool white on 50%.
Bulk Reef Supply was hoping to see the results on the ab+ but I can compare this data and see how close I am. I’m running this light on a reefer 170. Thanks guys!
So You set the Spectrum to Violet/Blue/Royal/Blue 100% ; Green/Red 15%; WW 20% and cool White 50%. point Intensity for each Colour for example 70% and Schedule Intensity to 100%. Couldnt i also do it like all colours to 100% point intensity and then the Schedule Intensitiy to 70%. Or am i thinking wrong?
I was wondering the same thing as I am watching this video. In my testing I think they are the same just different ways to do it. I set the schedule intensity to 50 with point at 100, vis versa and the light intensity looked to be the same.
If the intensity is set properly, there is no doubt that they'll grow coral. We realize that some of this spectrum stuff is absolutely visual preference on top of the most important aspect...coral health and growth.
How would you create a schedule for a 120g for lps and softies? I'm running 2 x xr15 pro's with the radion mounting arms. Is there a schedule available for download?
Check out the settings in this video at the 18:17 mark. Those are our BRS recommended settings for two XR15's over a 4 foot long 120 gallon tank for LPS and softies. We suggest a 30 minute ramp up period, 9 hours of steady intensity, then 30 minutes of ramp down.
That largely depends on the types of corals you'll be keeping. Generally speaking, we shoot for one XR15 per 2' of tank length for softies and LPS. If you're keeping an SPS dominant system, we suggest one XR15 per 1' of tank length.
The XR30 is a better choice for an SPS dominant 60 cube. Or, if you already own the XR15, consider using a 24" AquaticLife hybrid fixture with it. www.bulkreefsupply.com/24-hybrid-t5ho-4x24w-fixture-aquatic-life.html
This light does require a bluetooth enabled iOS or Android device at the moment. There is a possibility of wifi becoming enabled on these lights in the future, however, a release date for that feature has not been set as of now.
Generally speaking, we'll recommend one XR15 per each 2 feet of tank length. For your roughly 60 inch long tank, we'd go with three XR15's for an LPS tank. For an SPS dominant system, we suggest one XR15 per 1 foot of tank length. For your tank, this would mean five XR15's.
how is this PAR even possible ? i just watched the kessil a360x and this radion blows out the kessil... how is this possible if they are both 90 watt leds ?
Well i thought I was gunna go with 2) hydra32 but after watching both videos I think I'll go with 2) xr15 pros. Mainly because the recommended height on the 32s was 14" and I really dont want to have to hang lights. But just for the sake of expert advice which of the 2 would you go with?
Anthony Nicholson XR 15‘s I have 2 8 inches above the tank awesome I use the mount that lays a bar across the top and hang them from it works great. You can set them anywhere you want
Anthony Nicholson yes also do the pros if you want any white if you’re looking for all blue then go with the blues I think the pro is the way to go it gives you an additional white color you can still have blue if you want. I actually have adjusted to liking more blue than white which I thought it would be the opposite but anyways I went with the pros I’m happy
With LED tanks looking more visually blue than most of their T5 and MH counterparts, that might be a reason why they look dimmer to your eye even when the par values are similar.
Yes. LEDs have a much tighter spectral spread per diode color, and reef leds are tailored towards photosynthetic ranges, heavily leaning towards the blue end because the red end doesn't look as good and can grow nuisance algae. Our eyes see brightness in the green and red spectrums, so in short, leds do look dimmer.
Absolutely. You may find the need to run more of them to achieve the par goals at the sand bed of a deep tank like yours, but Radions are absolutely capable of growing SPS in deeper tanks too.
@@BRStv Thank you!!! Was thinking of either a 2nd XR15 or some XHO/Orpherk supplement LED light. I got some shadow where coral hanging parallel with the light.
I've had these lights for 1 year now, I still don't think I'm using them correctly . I have a 90 gallon, it's 18 inches deep. I'm using the required fixtures and my tank is soft and LPS. What's the overall best settings ? At the peak time all blues are 100%, whites 50% other colors below 10% point intensity 60% and 100% schedule.
Just wanted people to know that you shouldn’t waste your money on these lights. The price does not mean it is good quality. I bought an xr30 gen 5 pro from ecotech and it was broken straight out of the box and they wouldn’t replace the unit for me. Their customer service is absolutely atrocious. These people are money hungry and don’t care for their customers one bit
Luckily the RMS Tank mount kit does suspend the light right between 8"-9", so I wouldn't expect much of a difference in the data we found at exactly 9"inches off the water. :)
Agreed, they are on the spendy side of lighting. I think of it like driving to work. Sure you can get there in a Lexus, BMW, or Mercedes....but you can also get there in a cost effective Honda, GM or Ford just the same. Some folks just find value in areas that others don't. :)
Why couldn’t you guys measure the depth and give everyone accurate par readings?You leave out the most important details. Why couldn’t you give us the different depths with the par meter and their readings? You give everybody just enough but you don’t give them the actual answers and then do you want them to pay for the par meter that you guys rent out.Another thing crappy about that deal is you have to pay $500 upfront to rent it. That’s insane.Who in the heck mounts their corals 6 inches from the top?
Thanks for the feedback. We do give depth measurements towards the end of the video for the given tanks/settings based on our LPS or SPS recommendations. For example, if you skip ahead to the 18:30 minute mark, you'll see par measurements at 6", 12", and 18" below the water surface.
How more nerd like can you make a lamp and a fixture. Why is nobody able to make a stylish LED. Not all people in this hobby don‘t care about design!!!
I would absolutely feel the same with how many Radion videos we've produced in the last few months, but given the depth that we cover each and every light we test we had to break each of the four new Gen-5 Radions into their own episodes to cover them fairly. Actually, out of the last 15 BRStv Investigates we've covered Maxspect, AI Hydra, ATI T5, Zetlight Qmaven, Orphek Compact, Kessil A360X and even two lights from AI & EcoTech that have been discontinued. ruclips.net/p/PLBaMLrfToJyxzFGuKCKfWei-_seaUOwmX
Let's just ignore the hundreds of other videos that have nothing to do with the Radion? The most popular light on the market right now is the Radions. Thousands of people are getting them and trying to figure out how to set them up. It would be, dare I say, dumb for BRS to not focus on them and get every version covered ASAP. This is not only super helpful to us consumers, it also makes a ton of business sense.
You could say that about all their vids...even the ones that talk about products they dont sell (example being the Philips coral care). They produce very professional looking vids and it can come off as sounding a bit like an advertisement.
Sponsored or not, the Radions are well built quality lighting. I've witnessed results on friends, relatives and shop tanks that use these and the results are great. Looking forward to getting two of the XR15 Pro.
We don't currently have a trade in program, but check out this video from a while back on the XR15 G4's. Lots of great info in that video, just a little bit different format. ruclips.net/video/AEV6mM5xeF0/видео.html
So now that we've tested all four Gen-5 Radions, if you were considering one for your tank...which would you choose?
XR-30 Pros
Time to put my G5 Blue up for sale and move to the Pro!
XR15 Pro. No real cost benefit from going with the XR30s and muliple XR15s allow better spread. Being an old school reefer, I'm not as enamored with the super blue look that seems to be all the rage these days. A lot of SPS corals were grown under 6500K iwasakis.
Had 3 g4 xr15 Pro on my 100cm x 60cm. Now have 2 G5 xr15 pro and will get the 3rd next month..
XR15
BRS folks, I really appreciate your videos. There's no other reef tanks-related You Tube channel that tests and explains stuff so well as you do.
If I lived in the US, I would certainly buy from your store to show you my gratitude for your great work. Good job!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you find value in these videos. Makes the journey and effort worth it! -Randy
@@BRStv you could always open a store in oz
Extremely curious to see the results of this same test with the diffusers attached.
I’ve had this light for a few months and even with all the pre-set options my lights were way blue, especially with pictures. I set up your suggestion on the color settings and this tank looks perfect now. Thank you guys so much!!!!!
Perfect timing, thank you for this BRS!
I can say for a fact I made the wrong choice with the G5 Blue. Not because the Blue is a bad fixture, it's actually been amazing. I just like the whiter look and want to see more reflective colors in my corals and not just fluorescence.
That's one of the reasons I added (2) 48" Reefbrite XHO 50/50 on my setup so I could add a little white balance without sacrificing the Radions PAR.
Did you wind up getting the Pro's over the Blue's? I'm torn between which one to get and need to ask someone that has seen both for a comparison. thanks!
All you have to do is tweak the kelvin and you can get it as white as you want it.
@@giovannielefante4655 And lose all the PAR in the process
I have a 4x2x2 running two Radion G5 XR15 Pro's. I'm using the recommended settings for a lps tank running at 60% point intensity. I like the whiter spectrum but my rocks, sand and glass are covered in algae when I set the intensity to 60%. Should I reduce the intensity of the whites and run a more blue spectrum?
was this on all channels 100%?
Hello, what number of xr15’s would you recommend for a tank 140cm Long x 55cm Tall x 70cm Wide. I’m planning to have LPS corals and I don’t know if i have to buy 3 xr15 radions or just 2.
Do many people /anyone else run there's with 100% on all channels. To the eye my favourite look and what I currently have set, albeit keeping an eye on signs of algae, is 100% on all channels. (schedule intensity is set lower as don't require all the par)
When will you guys do the Red Sea 50Watt and 90watt???
I added 2 additional lights, 4 total. In order to get the spacing properly i would have to cut a slot into the RMS mounting arm clamp due to overflow. Is this OK to do? Is there a different solution?
What would you recommend for a 3ft tank
With a 75 gal , with 2 xr15s , would you still recommend centered 13" from left and right ? For LPS and softies, would the blue or pro be better ? I know it's preference, but you're input would be greatly appreciated. I like the coral to pop with color but don't care for the strong windex look . Your input helped with the reefbreeder led I want to upgrade asap hope to get a reply .
I would go with the G6 , forgot to add that .
Are 4 15s recommended over 2 30s in a 4 foot tank (redsea reefer g3 425)?
I have a 72x36Wx28T 300 gallon mixed reef with 5 xr15 pros. I’m having a hard time dialing them in and was wondering if I could get opinions on intensity settings, both schedule and point. Thanks in advance
What intensity were these tested at?
hello. my new reef is a shallow. measures 40x15x15 inches. I have 2 radion xr15 pro, with light diffusers. My corals are a dominant mix of zoanthids, but also many Sps (acropora) and some lps. What configuration of light and distance do you recommend for me, that mixes the visual (that they look good, colors) and that they allow to grow. Obviously without burning my corals. Thanks for such a good job.
Dang, I needed this test with/for a 6 foot tank :( .
How many would I need for a 6ft tank 2ft wide .? Kind regards
Great video! Is Schedule Intensity and Point Intensity the same thing? If not what’s the difference? Should I set Schedule Intensity to 100% if I’m running the BRS recommended settings? Thanks in advance!
Schedule intensity adjusts all points in your schedule. Point intensity only affects the point in your schedule that you have selected. For our tests, we had schedule intensity set to 100% and then adjusted point intensity as needed.
Hi Randy thanks for all the videos they are very informative...
I do have a question...
My tank it's a custom made 18x18x55 inches of course...
Do you think 2 of the xr 15 would do the job?
Planning on a mixed Reef
Thanks again
Great stuff!!! How do you take this and apply to a 6ft tank?
Great video Randy, my tank is 18 inch deep and I'm keeping a mixed reef, if you was to take and educated guess what would you set the point intensity and schedule intensity baring in mind I'm using diffusers, thanks
What would you recommend for a 72” x 30”x 30” for intensity and spacing for the G5 xr15 blue lights ?
If I was going to use 3 on a 60inch tank what would you suggest the spacing to be? Thank you.
I have a 36 x 24 x 24 tank. For an SPS tank, would XR15 or XR30 be more appropriate?
I have a 24x24x24 inch tank, is this spectrum suitable for lps
Ohh man I'm so behind! I'm still running my 1 gen1 radion and 2 gen2 Pros. All LEDs still work and they have been in service everyday since bought them. 2012 and 2013 if I remembered correctly.
That's value for money I think.
How many light do I need for a 28*28*16 inches tank? Thanks for answering
If you're using the XR15, two fixtures will get the job done for the average mixed reef in a tank of that size. You may want to consider mounting the lights just an inch or two higher than we suggested in this video for slightly better spread from front to back. Since your tank is rather shallow, the decrease in par from doing this shouldn't be very much of a concern.
What is the recommended schedule intensity
We set our schedule intensity to 100%, then use the point intensity to dial in the proper intensity.
Great video! Is there another video showing how to create a schedule using mobius? To use these recommended settings would you just set a 10hr schedule, select the AB+ template and modify two of the points with the recommended spectrum? Is the lps/softies 120g schedule available for download?
Thomas and Jen are working on new videos to walk through Basic Setup of most of these lights! Keep your eyes out for them as they hit the channel!
@@BRStv Thanks! Looking forward to them.
I'm building a new canopy for my tank this weekend to be able to fit these lights. How many inches of clearance will I need above the tank to fit 2 G5 XR15 Pros with their mounting arm? The recommended light mounting height is 9" above the water, but how much taller should I allow for the mounting arm/fan air cooling room from the roof of the canopy?
Thanks!
are the pics you are showing and the tanks behind you pro?? I was more than likely going to choose this being I am not crazy about a ton of blue although I like a lot of color pop! Now I am not sure because I am not a pro but only been doing this for less than 6 months! I had a current orbit and a coral life seaside, like the ones on biocubes. Also are the recommend spacing based on 100 % intensity? Can I use 4 for a 4 ft x 18 or x 24 and have mostly lps and have some sps on top?
How many is recommended for a 3 foot length tank?
Two XR15's will work for a 3 foot tank and allow you to keep any coral from softies to SPS.
So I have 2 Red Sea Led 50s on a 36inc by 18-inch tank. it's been growing softies and LPS pretty well, but I want to move to growing more sps. So I'm thinking of buying 2 XR15's. Would it be enough, and if it is at what intensity, should I put them at?
It would be best to utilize a par meter, but making an educated guess based on tank size and using two XR15's, you're probably going to end up running them pretty close to 100% intensity for SPS.
What is the height with the RMS mounts? Also for a 36” SPS tank would a single Gen 5 XR30 be better than two XR15’s?
The RMS tank mounts will end up with the light being roughly 8" from the water surface. A single XR30 isn't going to cut it over a 36" long tank. We'd suggest going with two XR15's instead so that you can space them out a little more.
Good afternoon! I met a problem. I have a Radion XR15 4Pro lamp, the lamp illuminates an aquarium with dimensions of 50cm x 38cm x45 cm (height), there are LPS and soft corals in the aquarium. can you advise what the total power of the lamp should be set? Can you advise the settings of each channel
We usually suggest to run EcoTech's AB+ preset. In your case, running the fixture at about 75% intensity should be pretty darn close to ideal for softies and LPS in a tank of that size with a single XR15 G4 Pro
What were the spectrum and intensity settings for the very first test on spread? Were they all turned up to 100%, even warm and cool white, or was it the recommended spectrum you show later in the video? Thanks!
For the mounting height test, all channels were set to 100%
Thanks for the fast reply!!
Question: Is BRS Tv independet or do they have a relationship with ecotech?
Just been using and offering their gear a long time :)
20g WaterBox Cube BTA Tank would you recommend G5 Blue or Pro?
Ultimately, either one will support BTAs in a tank of that size. If you prefer a more blue look, go with the blue. If you're a bigger fan of a whiter or more daylight look, then the PRO version is for you.
@@BRStv Thank you! I decided to go with the Blues. I appreciate the help.
On a 24"x20"x20" SPS dominant aquarium, will a single Radion XR15 enough or would I need to go with the XR 30?
The XR30 will be a better choice for that tank size and the corals that you'll be keeping.
Would 3 xr15 g5 pros be enough for a redsea reefer 350? its not as wide as the 4ft tank tested
Three XR15's would be a great choice for that tank. This would give you the right light for a mixed reef with SPS up towards the top half and lower light areas towards the bottom for any softies or LPS you might want to keep.
What intensity would you put these if you had two of these over a nuvo 40. 24×20×20 for a mixed reef
What is that lighting bracket you use? I need something thats external to the tank but on the floor?
That's a DIY contraption that we made from camera mounts. While it works great for our testing purposes, it probably wouldn't look very good in a home environment.
If you’re reading this stay healthy and safe :)
Hey guys, just wondering what you would set the point intensity to in a 16 inch x 16inch aquarium with mounting height at 9 inches
We haven't tested that particular tank size and it will depend on the types of corals that you want to keep. If I had to make an educated guess based on the data here, an intensity of about 50% should get you pretty close for LPS numbers, while I'd start out around 70% for SPS. Of course, using a par meter is going to be the best way to set your intensity with confidence.
I’m setting up a simple 20 long with a pair of clowns and a couple anemone. Do you think one would have a large enough spread to cover the 30” length with only 12” depth and width?
This light is better suited for a max area of about 24" x 24". For a 20 long, consider using two smaller lights instead. For example, two AI Primes will get the job done nicely and give you better spread.
www.bulkreefsupply.com/prime-16-hd-led-reef-light-black-body-aqua-illumination.html
I’m looking for a really good quality light for my new waterbox 15g peninsula tank. Is the radion xr15 the best out there ?
I'd say it's a bit much for that size tank. I'd go with 1 AI Prime16
@@LJsReef in going with the kessil a360 x
During this test was your schedule intensity at 100%?
Correct
Bjr I have a red sea 450 I have just taken xr30 g5 pro radions and I would need another lamp, which one would you recommend an xr15 or Xr 30 my tray is 150 cm long 55 in height and 50 in width thank you
If you currently have two XR30's, that will be sufficient if you're keeping LPS or softies only. If you're going for a mixed reef, an XR15 in the middle would act as great fill light. If you're going SPS dominant, three XR30's would be the best solution (mounted from front to back on the tank)
What was the channel intensity for the test
Where is the color percentages for the single xr15 blue, on a 24inch tank? There are more colors now in Mobius
I think you're looking for the XR15 Blue video instead 🙂
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Thinking of using these on a 3' tank, so I'm Guessing I would need 3 units?
If you're going SPS dominant, then we would recommend three. If you're going more on the LPS or softie side, two will work just fine.
@@BRStv thanks for your response. Do you have any suggestions for alternatives within the 2 x xr15 budget that would suit a 3x2x2 ft sps dominant tank?
Thanks in advance.
Merci pour ta vidéo !!! 👍👍👍
Hi - great video :)
My Reef is pretty shallow - its 50x22" and just 12" high. (125x55x30cm)
Can i go for two G5 XR15 Pro´s when I go 70% LPS and 30% SPS ?
I want mount them 12" above the waterlevel.
What do u guys think ?
Thanks a lot,
greetings from Germany :)
Given the short height of the tank, you should be able to get by with just the two XR15's. Just be sure to measure par as it's hard to create zones for both LPS and SPS in such a short tank.
@@BRStv thank u ;)
How many hours do you recommend running these settings for?
We usually suggest a 10 hour total photo period with a short 30 minute ramp up and ramp down. In other words, 9 hours of steady, peak intensity with a 30 minute ramp up in the beginning, and a 30 minute ramp down at the end.
Bulk Reef Supply thanks! You guys rock!
I see you run the point intensity at 70% on the 60 gallon. There is another slider on the mainscreen for overall intensity. Where do we run that at? 100%?
You got it! Honestly I'm not sure if that is a default acclimation setting from EcoTech or just a safety measure off some sorts, but all of our measurements were taken with that setting at 100%.
@@BRStv Awesome! Thank you.
For a 90cm tank, mixed reef with softies and sps. Would two XR15 be enough?
Assuming a reasonable depth and width, that shouldn't be an issue.
Bulk Reef Supply It is a RSR250, depth is 53cm and width is 50cm
Are these tests done at 100% schedule intensity with each individual channel at 100%? I want to run ab+ but having those channels lower lower my part a bit
Schedule intensity is set to 100%, then we adjust the point intensity as needed for our test. In this video, we run the UV, Violet, Royal, and Blue channels on 100%. Green and Red at 15%. Then, we run warm white on 20% and cool white on 50%.
@@BRStv thank you for the reply!
Bulk Reef Supply was hoping to see the results on the ab+ but I can compare this data and see how close I am. I’m running this light on a reefer 170. Thanks guys!
So You set the Spectrum to Violet/Blue/Royal/Blue 100% ; Green/Red 15%; WW 20% and cool White 50%. point Intensity for each Colour for example 70% and Schedule Intensity to 100%.
Couldnt i also do it like all colours to 100% point intensity and then the Schedule Intensitiy to 70%. Or am i thinking wrong?
I was wondering the same thing as I am watching this video. In my testing I think they are the same just different ways to do it. I set the schedule intensity to 50 with point at 100, vis versa and the light intensity looked to be the same.
So you keep the same settings all day?
That's what we suggest. A short ramp up and down time at the beginning and end of the day, respectively, then steady light throughout the day.
@@BRStv ok and how many hour you let it like this
I wish there was love for 6' reef tanks
The good news is that a lot of this data can be extrapolated out to longer systems 🙂
Do you set schedule intensity to 100%??
For this test, yes.
What are your thoughts on the preset templates??
If the intensity is set properly, there is no doubt that they'll grow coral. We realize that some of this spectrum stuff is absolutely visual preference on top of the most important aspect...coral health and growth.
How would you create a schedule for a 120g for lps and softies? I'm running 2 x xr15 pro's with the radion mounting arms. Is there a schedule available for download?
Check out the settings in this video at the 18:17 mark. Those are our BRS recommended settings for two XR15's over a 4 foot long 120 gallon tank for LPS and softies. We suggest a 30 minute ramp up period, 9 hours of steady intensity, then 30 minutes of ramp down.
@@BRStv Thanks! I saw that but wasn't sure about the ramp up/down time and length of schedule. I'll give that a go.
So on a 7ft tank (60cm deep tank) how many XR15 Pros?
That largely depends on the types of corals you'll be keeping. Generally speaking, we shoot for one XR15 per 2' of tank length for softies and LPS. If you're keeping an SPS dominant system, we suggest one XR15 per 1' of tank length.
Can you mix the AB+ spectrum with white to make a good looking coral in a whiter tank
Yep! The PRO version has more of the white LED's than the Blue version does, so you have more flexibility in that regard.
So 1 xr15 won't be good for a sps dominaye 60g cube?what about a mixed with certain sps and lps. Could always add a 2nd to the cube later i guess
The XR30 is a better choice for an SPS dominant 60 cube. Or, if you already own the XR15, consider using a 24" AquaticLife hybrid fixture with it.
www.bulkreefsupply.com/24-hybrid-t5ho-4x24w-fixture-aquatic-life.html
@@BRStv awesome thanks, would fitting a 2nd xr15 no option as well
i dont understand not having wifi, if i dont have a phone does that mean i cant use this light?
This light does require a bluetooth enabled iOS or Android device at the moment. There is a possibility of wifi becoming enabled on these lights in the future, however, a release date for that feature has not been set as of now.
Hello, can you advise me I have an aquarium 150cm long 50 wide and 55 high, how much radion I can put for lps and dominant sps thank you
Generally speaking, we'll recommend one XR15 per each 2 feet of tank length. For your roughly 60 inch long tank, we'd go with three XR15's for an LPS tank. For an SPS dominant system, we suggest one XR15 per 1 foot of tank length. For your tank, this would mean five XR15's.
@@BRStv Hello again and if I put xr30g5 radions how many I can put for a mixed tank but dominating sps for 150 long, 50 wide and 55 high thank you
So the overall point intensity is at 70% but what is the scheduled intensity for the entire schedule. You don’t mention anything about that. Thank you
Schedule intensity was set to 100% for our tests.
2 Radion xr15 blues for a 36x20x20 mixed reef?
Two XR15's would work great for a mixed reef of that size! 🙂
how is this PAR even possible ? i just watched the kessil a360x and this radion blows out the kessil... how is this possible if they are both 90 watt leds ?
Well i thought I was gunna go with 2) hydra32 but after watching both videos I think I'll go with 2) xr15 pros. Mainly because the recommended height on the 32s was 14" and I really dont want to have to hang lights. But just for the sake of expert advice which of the 2 would you go with?
Anthony Nicholson XR 15‘s I have 2 8 inches above the tank awesome I use the mount that lays a bar across the top and hang them from it works great. You can set them anywhere you want
Anthony Nicholson yes also do the pros if you want any white if you’re looking for all blue then go with the blues I think the pro is the way to go it gives you an additional white color you can still have blue if you want. I actually have adjusted to liking more blue than white which I thought it would be the opposite but anyways I went with the pros I’m happy
Is it me or do LEDs always look so dim and dark, despite being powerful? Both in video and in person.
With LED tanks looking more visually blue than most of their T5 and MH counterparts, that might be a reason why they look dimmer to your eye even when the par values are similar.
Yes. LEDs have a much tighter spectral spread per diode color, and reef leds are tailored towards photosynthetic ranges, heavily leaning towards the blue end because the red end doesn't look as good and can grow nuisance algae. Our eyes see brightness in the green and red spectrums, so in short, leds do look dimmer.
will these work on a sps 30" deep tank
Absolutely. You may find the need to run more of them to achieve the par goals at the sand bed of a deep tank like yours, but Radions are absolutely capable of growing SPS in deeper tanks too.
Do u have the same with de G4 pro ? ;)
Not in this same exact format, but we do have this one that should have a lot of good, helpful data :)
ruclips.net/video/AEV6mM5xeF0/видео.html
Any chance we have 2 x XR15 PRo on a 60g cube?
I would expect two XR15's on a 60 cube to be very similar to the XR30 60 cube results
@@BRStv Thank you!!! Was thinking of either a 2nd XR15 or some XHO/Orpherk supplement LED light. I got some shadow where coral hanging parallel with the light.
Hey guys I cant find how to save settings that I like for xr15 blue
During the programming of your lights, where you choose the time and points for your light schedule there should be a "Save" button for each point.
I've had these lights for 1 year now, I still don't think I'm using them correctly . I have a 90 gallon, it's 18 inches deep. I'm using the required fixtures and my tank is soft and LPS. What's the overall best settings ? At the peak time all blues are 100%, whites 50% other colors below 10% point intensity 60% and 100% schedule.
please File xr15 pro Friend
Geez Randy, stop shouting at the beginning of the videos. Ya scared me half to death. lol
I’m running the BRS Recommended AB+ and for me to too white. I hate it. I feel like I’m a slave to this setting because of my SPS
Just wanted people to know that you shouldn’t waste your money on these lights. The price does not mean it is good quality. I bought an xr30 gen 5 pro from ecotech and it was broken straight out of the box and they wouldn’t replace the unit for me. Their customer service is absolutely atrocious. These people are money hungry and don’t care for their customers one bit
so 9"...? Shame their rails and mounting bars don't allow vertical adjustment.... (and hanging cables are impractical and ugly)
Luckily the RMS Tank mount kit does suspend the light right between 8"-9", so I wouldn't expect much of a difference in the data we found at exactly 9"inches off the water. :)
There just so expensive
Agreed, they are on the spendy side of lighting. I think of it like driving to work. Sure you can get there in a Lexus, BMW, or Mercedes....but you can also get there in a cost effective Honda, GM or Ford just the same. Some folks just find value in areas that others don't. :)
Lmfao 500 bucks for the xr15… incredible
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Why couldn’t you guys measure the depth and give everyone accurate par readings?You leave out the most important details. Why couldn’t you give us the different depths with the par meter and their readings? You give everybody just enough but you don’t give them the actual answers and then do you want them to pay for the par meter that you guys rent out.Another thing crappy about that deal is you have to pay $500 upfront to rent it. That’s insane.Who in the heck mounts their corals 6 inches from the top?
Thanks for the feedback. We do give depth measurements towards the end of the video for the given tanks/settings based on our LPS or SPS recommendations. For example, if you skip ahead to the 18:30 minute mark, you'll see par measurements at 6", 12", and 18" below the water surface.
How more nerd like can you make a lamp and a fixture. Why is nobody able to make a stylish LED. Not all people in this hobby don‘t care about design!!!
Unless You buy a Red Sea system, We are doomed
If you're not a fan of Red Sea's LED light, they do offer Red Sea tank packages without lighting as well 🙂 That way, you can choose your own lighting.
It seems brs only wants reefers to buy radians. This seems sponsored content. Sorry.
I would absolutely feel the same with how many Radion videos we've produced in the last few months, but given the depth that we cover each and every light we test we had to break each of the four new Gen-5 Radions into their own episodes to cover them fairly. Actually, out of the last 15 BRStv Investigates we've covered Maxspect, AI Hydra, ATI T5, Zetlight Qmaven, Orphek Compact, Kessil A360X and even two lights from AI & EcoTech that have been discontinued. ruclips.net/p/PLBaMLrfToJyxzFGuKCKfWei-_seaUOwmX
Let's just ignore the hundreds of other videos that have nothing to do with the Radion?
The most popular light on the market right now is the Radions. Thousands of people are getting them and trying to figure out how to set them up. It would be, dare I say, dumb for BRS to not focus on them and get every version covered ASAP. This is not only super helpful to us consumers, it also makes a ton of business sense.
You could say that about all their vids...even the ones that talk about products they dont sell (example being the Philips coral care).
They produce very professional looking vids and it can come off as sounding a bit like an advertisement.
Sponsored or not, the Radions are well built quality lighting. I've witnessed results on friends, relatives and shop tanks that use these and the results are great. Looking forward to getting two of the XR15 Pro.
Will this apply to the new G6 series?
The spread is better and more even on the G6 Radions, but using these settings on your G6 should get you very close.
how many of the XR15 pro / blue are recommended for a 48' L x 24' W x 20' H LPS and softies tank ?
Two XR15's will get the job done over an LPS/Softie reef of that size 🙂
What about the G 4 xr 15 pro? Can I exchange my 4 G4’s for G5’s??
We don't currently have a trade in program, but check out this video from a while back on the XR15 G4's. Lots of great info in that video, just a little bit different format.
ruclips.net/video/AEV6mM5xeF0/видео.html