Radion G4 first impressions. - Page 7

biecacka · 12/14/2017, 10:16 PM

I seen a shop local to me today running the radion G4 and all I can say is "wow ". There is not a single doubt in my mind these things can grow coral. I had no doubt before, but I was impressed today. The color was great. He had them over the frag tanks and his display tank(which was more important to me). He has grown massive colonies with them.
Very impressive

Corey

shiftline · 12/24/2017, 01:52 AM

They are awesome lights. I’m rocking g4’s with diffusers

https://youtu.be/8lzqzDb_rds

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mmalia · 01/09/2018, 07:19 AM

wow some awesome photos on here

Aqua Blue · 01/19/2018, 07:03 PM

Great Pictures!!!

Tazman1a · 01/20/2018, 11:58 AM

Feel an upgrade from my g3 coming on!

oseymour · 01/26/2018, 05:24 PM

XR-15 G4 lit Nano

mmalia · 02/02/2018, 03:30 AM

under my gen3s

mmalia · 02/02/2018, 03:38 AM

I've now got gen4pros

mmalia · 02/02/2018, 03:39 AM

getting good growth

intenseimage · 02/09/2018, 06:46 PM

We just upgraded from Current Orbit Marine (non Pro) LEDs on our 75 gallon lps/softy tank ... We now have 2 XR15 Pros.

The CoralLab LPS program has been imported and I have it set for a 2 week acclimation

Question is ... What should start and end intensity be (approx guess) ....I know I may need to adjust in the end

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pecan2phat · 02/09/2018, 11:08 PM

When I had three XR15s over a 36"x24"x18" tank, I acclimated from 50% to 75%, now that I'm using the diffusers, they are all up to 100%.

intenseimage · 02/10/2018, 11:26 AM

Also what color profiles are you guys running. I figured CoralLab LPS would be solid but it's quite blue.

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pecan2phat · 02/10/2018, 11:34 AM

I've been using the SPS PHX14.
Not as blue during peak time as the LPS.
I also tweaked the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th time points for my preference and added 10% cool and warm whites to the 5th time point so that the tank is less blue towards the end of the photoperiod.

wolfey6188 · 02/18/2018, 08:59 AM

http://http://www.reefcentral.com/fo...1&d=1518965912

wolfey6188 · 02/18/2018, 09:18 AM

this is my EAreef 600 lit with radio xr15 pro

gonereefing654 · 02/18/2018, 10:33 AM

I keep trying to tell myself that my gen3s are fine and I don’t need to upgrade, and then I see crap like this and I find myself checking my credit card balance lol.

Mike de Leon · 02/18/2018, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonereefing654

I keep trying to tell myself that my gen3s are fine and I don’t need to upgrade, and then I see crap like this and I find myself checking my credit card balance lol.

Isn't it the only difference are the optics? Why not get yourself a diffuser and save yourself a lot of money?

Mike de Leon · 02/18/2018, 12:02 PM

How does everyone acclimate new corals, especially acros.

Volcmreefer · 02/18/2018, 12:22 PM

Following. Running 2 x G4 XR30 Pros ab+ at 46% intensity with diffusers. Should I turn them up more? 4ft long/ 24”deep SPS dominant tank. Thanks,

Jon

Mike de Leon · 02/18/2018, 12:28 PM

You apparently lose close to 20% of power so you're at 26%. Looks like you have to turn it up.

JMetaxas · 02/18/2018, 08:36 PM

I plan on 3 XR30W Gen 4's over my 180 gal SPS dominated tank over the next few months.

Volcmreefer · 02/19/2018, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

You apparently lose close to 20% of power so you're at 26%. Looks like you have to turn it up.

Thanks! Would you suggest doing this over a week-long period? How do I know when to stop? Thanks again!

pecan2phat · 02/20/2018, 08:04 AM

As with all intensity increases, I personally would do 5% per 7 days.

Volcmreefer · 02/20/2018, 10:08 AM

Thanks! I assume to stop if corals start to bleach or move the coral down? Also, I heard if the coral is looking dark to move it up in the water column? Talking about acros and other SPSs, thanks.

warby · 02/24/2018, 12:12 AM

my 5x2.5x2 with 2 xr30 g4 pro and 1 xr15 g4 pro in the middle.
love the spread they give

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12/24/2017, 01:52 AM	#152
shiftline Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 537	They are awesome lights. I’m rocking g4’s with diffusers https://youtu.be/8lzqzDb_rds Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ReefDudes - Making Reefing Easy! Current Tank Info: Fuson 30L

02/18/2018, 12:02 PM	#168
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	How does everyone acclimate new corals, especially acros. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

02/18/2018, 12:28 PM	#170
Mike de Leon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ont. Canada Posts: 2,308	You apparently lose close to 20% of power so you're at 26%. Looks like you have to turn it up. __________________ Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions

12/14/2017, 10:16 PM	#151
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	I seen a shop local to me today running the radion G4 and all I can say is "wow ". There is not a single doubt in my mind these things can grow coral. I had no doubt before, but I was impressed today. The color was great. He had them over the frag tanks and his display tank(which was more important to me). He has grown massive colonies with them. Very impressive Corey

01/09/2018, 07:19 AM	#153
mmalia Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4	wow some awesome photos on here

01/19/2018, 07:03 PM	#154
Aqua Blue Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Great Pictures!!!

01/20/2018, 11:58 AM	#155
Tazman1a Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 2	Feel an upgrade from my g3 coming on!

02/09/2018, 06:46 PM	#160
intenseimage Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northampton, PA Posts: 1,135	We just upgraded from Current Orbit Marine (non Pro) LEDs on our 75 gallon lps/softy tank ... We now have 2 XR15 Pros. The CoralLab LPS program has been imported and I have it set for a 2 week acclimation Question is ... What should start and end intensity be (approx guess) ....I know I may need to adjust in the end Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

02/09/2018, 11:08 PM	#161
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	When I had three XR15s over a 36"x24"x18" tank, I acclimated from 50% to 75%, now that I'm using the diffusers, they are all up to 100%.

02/10/2018, 11:26 AM	#162
intenseimage Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northampton, PA Posts: 1,135	Also what color profiles are you guys running. I figured CoralLab LPS would be solid but it's quite blue. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

02/10/2018, 11:34 AM	#163
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	I've been using the SPS PHX14. Not as blue during peak time as the LPS. I also tweaked the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th time points for my preference and added 10% cool and warm whites to the 5th time point so that the tank is less blue towards the end of the photoperiod.

02/18/2018, 08:59 AM	#164
wolfey6188 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 4	http://http://www.reefcentral.com/fo...1&d=1518965912

02/18/2018, 10:33 AM	#166
gonereefing654 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 51	I keep trying to tell myself that my gen3s are fine and I don’t need to upgrade, and then I see crap like this and I find myself checking my credit card balance lol.

02/18/2018, 12:22 PM	#169
Volcmreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 346	Following. Running 2 x G4 XR30 Pros ab+ at 46% intensity with diffusers. Should I turn them up more? 4ft long/ 24”deep SPS dominant tank. Thanks, Jon

02/18/2018, 08:36 PM	#171
JMetaxas Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Old Saybrook, CT Posts: 113	I plan on 3 XR30W Gen 4's over my 180 gal SPS dominated tank over the next few months.

02/20/2018, 08:04 AM	#173
pecan2phat Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Wallingford, CT Posts: 4,990	As with all intensity increases, I personally would do 5% per 7 days.

02/20/2018, 10:08 AM	#174
Volcmreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 346	Thanks! I assume to stop if corals start to bleach or move the coral down? Also, I heard if the coral is looking dark to move it up in the water column? Talking about acros and other SPSs, thanks.

02/24/2018, 12:12 AM	#175
warby Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: manchester, UK Posts: 3	my 5x2.5x2 with 2 xr30 g4 pro and 1 xr15 g4 pro in the middle. love the spread they give Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk