XR15 G5 Pro or XR30 G5 Pro

greatg · 05/15/2020, 11:07 PM

I'm designing a tank w/dimension 72X24X24. What are the recommendation for lighting?

4 - XR 15 or 3 - XR 30

billdogg · 05/16/2020, 04:57 AM

I'd use the XR 30's if it were me. Better coverage, and depending on what you plan to stock, the ability to run them at less than 100% so better longevity.

I have a pair of XR30 G4 pros on my standard 120 (48x24x24) and even at 70% the par on the bottom is 250ish.

05/15/2020, 11:07 PM	#1
greatg Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Markham ON Posts: 24	XR15 G5 Pro or XR30 G5 Pro I'm designing a tank w/dimension 72X24X24. What are the recommendation for lighting? 4 - XR 15 or 3 - XR 30

05/16/2020, 04:57 AM	#2
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	I'd use the XR 30's if it were me. Better coverage, and depending on what you plan to stock, the ability to run them at less than 100% so better longevity. I have a pair of XR30 G4 pros on my standard 120 (48x24x24) and even at 70% the par on the bottom is 250ish. __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer