Upgrade to Echotech Radions?

tylr9m482 · 02/24/2014, 09:57 AM

Hey everyone,

I have been thinking about getting a new lighting system for my 40 gall breeder display. I currently have a chinese 125w led fixture set up however I don't know if it just giving my coral sufficient lighting as I have not seen much coral growth in the past 4 months. I also just set up an apex system so I thought the radion would be a nice addition since it is fully controllable with the apex.

My question is for anyone with a 40 breeder with radions, Is one radion light enough or will I need two? My light will b in a closed canopy so the light wont be escaping off to the sides but I don't want to buy one just to find out that I will need another.

Any ideas on if one will be enough for my size tank and set up?

Thank you

d2mini · 02/24/2014, 10:09 AM

A radion is good for a 24"x24" area out of the box. Or close to 36" if you install the wide angle lenses.

tylr9m482 · 02/24/2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

A radion is good for a 24"x24" area out of the box. Or close to 36" if you install the wide angle lenses.

Thank you. So if I put on the wide angle lenses does everyone think it would be enough light for my 40 breeder? The dimensions are 36''x18''x14''. I keep a mixed reef mainly soft corals, leathers, and some lps

klipprand · 02/24/2014, 10:47 AM

I have a single Radion on my 58 show tank that is 36" long and it does just great. It's been in place for a year now.

Saltwatercoral2 · 02/24/2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

A radion is good for a 24"x24" area out of the box. Or close to 36" if you install the wide angle lenses.

I have a single Radion gen 3 pro over a 4ft tank, and my tank is well lit.. It is about 13" off the water line, but my tank is also shallow so this could play a part in it.. my tank is 48" x 24' x 17" tall

Saltwatercoral2 · 02/24/2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tylr9m482

Thank you. So if I put on the wide angle lenses does everyone think it would be enough light for my 40 breeder? The dimensions are 36''x18''x14''. I keep a mixed reef mainly soft corals, leathers, and some lps

I personally don't think you will even need the wide lense. You will be fine straight out of the box.

tylr9m482 · 02/24/2014, 05:09 PM

Ok thanks everyone, sounds like Ill b investing in a single radion, probably gen2

harmonyexotics · 02/24/2014, 07:10 PM

Im about to order a Gen 3 for my 36x12x17. Im going to try without the wide angle lens for a while and see how it does. You can always raise the light to get more spread

EcoTech Service · 02/25/2014, 08:54 AM

I think that one Radion G3 or G3 Pro using the Wide-Angle Lens would work excellent on your 40BR!

02/24/2014, 09:57 AM	#1
tylr9m482 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 231	Upgrade to Echotech Radions? Hey everyone, I have been thinking about getting a new lighting system for my 40 gall breeder display. I currently have a chinese 125w led fixture set up however I don't know if it just giving my coral sufficient lighting as I have not seen much coral growth in the past 4 months. I also just set up an apex system so I thought the radion would be a nice addition since it is fully controllable with the apex. My question is for anyone with a 40 breeder with radions, Is one radion light enough or will I need two? My light will b in a closed canopy so the light wont be escaping off to the sides but I don't want to buy one just to find out that I will need another. Any ideas on if one will be enough for my size tank and set up? Thank you __________________ If you like fish and you like spending money, your in the right place! Current Tank Info: 75g with 55g custom sump mixed reef, Apex, 2x Radion gen2, 2x MP10wES, Tunze Osmolator ATO, Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer

02/24/2014, 10:09 AM	#2
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	A radion is good for a 24"x24" area out of the box. Or close to 36" if you install the wide angle lenses. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

02/24/2014, 05:09 PM	#7
tylr9m482 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 231	Ok thanks everyone, sounds like Ill b investing in a single radion, probably gen2 __________________ If you like fish and you like spending money, your in the right place! Current Tank Info: 75g with 55g custom sump mixed reef, Apex, 2x Radion gen2, 2x MP10wES, Tunze Osmolator ATO, Vertex Omega 150 Skimmer

02/25/2014, 08:54 AM	#9
EcoTech Service Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 1,633	I think that one Radion G3 or G3 Pro using the Wide-Angle Lens would work excellent on your 40BR! __________________ Jon C, EcoTech Marine For FAQs, troubleshooting advice and direct interaction with the EcoTech staff, visit http://ecotechmarine.com/support/ or call us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2.

02/24/2014, 10:47 AM	#4
klipprand Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 44	I have a single Radion on my 58 show tank that is 36" long and it does just great. It's been in place for a year now.

02/24/2014, 07:10 PM	#8
harmonyexotics Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 113	Im about to order a Gen 3 for my 36x12x17. Im going to try without the wide angle lens for a while and see how it does. You can always raise the light to get more spread