Radion G3 Pro WXM programming

M4rz · 05/26/2016, 01:10 PM

I have done many searches (forums, google) but can't seem to find any information regarding programming the WXM and caveats about running a full schedule when first adding these lights.

Some back history. I have had and still have a small 30G AIO. I recently changed from the standard 18w Skyye Light to the radion G3 Pro as I am planning a larger build once my reno's are completed. I have very few LPS corals (a couple of ricordea's, blasto and some zoa's).

I just installed the radions and set it through ecosmart live to acclimation mode.
1st question
do I really need to set it to acclimation mode? My old lights were set from 11am - 9pm, but obviously not the quality that I have now?

2nd question
is there anywhere on this site where people share their radion schedules for LSP or mixed? I have read the "Ecotech CoralLAB" Pdf, but I believe that this is solely for the reeflink.

Any help is appreciated.

Mr. Brooks · 05/26/2016, 01:15 PM

You can program the Ecotech Coral lab program into your Apex. Just input the percentages and times manually. It's all blue at 100% for an hour or so, then all blue at 100%, green, red and white at 24%. Then all blue again then off.

M4rz · 05/26/2016, 01:23 PM

excellent. I will load it into ecosmart live and then "copy" the schedule.

Would there be a problem with not using the "acclimation" mode and jump right into a full schedule then?

Mr. Brooks · 05/26/2016, 01:47 PM

I would start with a low percentage. Like 35% and bump it up 5% every week until you like where you're at. As you know there's no acclimation mode on the Apex. LPS and zoas don't need a ton of light so I'd go easy on them.

05/26/2016, 01:10 PM	#1
M4rz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 52	Radion G3 Pro WXM programming I have done many searches (forums, google) but can't seem to find any information regarding programming the WXM and caveats about running a full schedule when first adding these lights. Some back history. I have had and still have a small 30G AIO. I recently changed from the standard 18w Skyye Light to the radion G3 Pro as I am planning a larger build once my reno's are completed. I have very few LPS corals (a couple of ricordea's, blasto and some zoa's). I just installed the radions and set it through ecosmart live to acclimation mode. 1st question do I really need to set it to acclimation mode? My old lights were set from 11am - 9pm, but obviously not the quality that I have now? 2nd question is there anywhere on this site where people share their radion schedules for LSP or mixed? I have read the "Ecotech CoralLAB" Pdf, but I believe that this is solely for the reeflink. Any help is appreciated.

05/26/2016, 01:15 PM	#2
Mr. Brooks MASVC Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 3,477	You can program the Ecotech Coral lab program into your Apex. Just input the percentages and times manually. It's all blue at 100% for an hour or so, then all blue at 100%, green, red and white at 24%. Then all blue again then off.

05/26/2016, 01:23 PM	#3
M4rz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 52	excellent. I will load it into ecosmart live and then "copy" the schedule. Would there be a problem with not using the "acclimation" mode and jump right into a full schedule then?

05/26/2016, 01:47 PM	#4
Mr. Brooks MASVC Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 3,477	I would start with a low percentage. Like 35% and bump it up 5% every week until you like where you're at. As you know there's no acclimation mode on the Apex. LPS and zoas don't need a ton of light so I'd go easy on them.