36 inch wide tank with single XR30 pro?

Cbm900 · 04/29/2016, 01:09 PM

OK I need some help deciding. I have a 57 gallon rim less tank with the reef breeders 24 inch LED. I'm looking to upgrade. I'm trying to decide between the new reef breeders V2 24 inch LED or go with the eco-tech XR30 pro. I really like my old reef breeders my concern with that is trying to dial-in all six channels it's almost like you have too many adjustments and it just trial and error to try to get the right combination of light .For the XR30 pro I already have one MP 40 and the reef link connection to use I'm worried about light coverage and too many shadows with the 36 inch wide tank I would plan on using the wide angle lens kit. It's a lot of money to spend and not be happy with it. Anyone have pictures of one pro unit over there 36 inch wide tank ? Or any feedback on your light coverage would be appreciated especially if you're also using the wide angle lens kit.

Zacktosterone · 04/29/2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbm900

OK I need some help deciding. I have a 57 gallon rim less tank with the reef breeders 24 inch LED. I'm looking to upgrade. I'm trying to decide between the new reef breeders V2 24 inch LED or go with the eco-tech XR30 pro. I really like my old reef breeders my concern with that is trying to dial-in all six channels it's almost like you have too many adjustments and it just trial and error to try to get the right combination of light .For the XR30 pro I already have one MP 40 and the reef link connection to use I'm worried about light coverage and too many shadows with the 36 inch wide tank I would plan on using the wide angle lens kit. It's a lot of money to spend and not be happy with it. Anyone have pictures of one pro unit over there 36 inch wide tank ? Or any feedback on your light coverage would be appreciated especially if you're also using the wide angle lens kit.

You'll want 2 in all honesty. I had 3 over my 40"... They're friggen expensive

Cbm900 · 04/29/2016, 03:10 PM

Yeah for the cost of one radion I could get the new reef breeders LED and still have money over to get another MP 40 that I wanted. 2 radions definitely not in my budget.

laserjim · 04/29/2016, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cbm900

OK I need some help deciding. I have a 57 gallon rim less tank with the reef breeders 24 inch LED. I'm looking to upgrade. I'm trying to decide between the new reef breeders V2 24 inch LED or go with the eco-tech XR30 pro. I really like my old reef breeders my concern with that is trying to dial-in all six channels it's almost like you have too many adjustments and it just trial and error to try to get the right combination of light .For the XR30 pro I already have one MP 40 and the reef link connection to use I'm worried about light coverage and too many shadows with the 36 inch wide tank I would plan on using the wide angle lens kit. It's a lot of money to spend and not be happy with it. Anyone have pictures of one pro unit over there 36 inch wide tank ? Or any feedback on your light coverage would be appreciated especially if you're also using the wide angle lens kit.

I have 3 over my 7 ft tank. No problems.These lights are very strong, just raise them up a little higher.It could work. My tank is also 30 deep. Sps , mix. I bleached out several sps when I first got it. I dont have to run them over 60%. Maybe just get 2 non pro's. Or they might sell wide angle lens? I cant remember.

Cbm900 · 04/29/2016, 06:10 PM

Although.... ecotech says 36 x 36 coverage with wide angle kit ? ...love to have all the bells and whistles !! And with my current light I keep lower light corals on the edges, which is fine with me ...and like not having to clean glass everyday!

04/29/2016, 01:09 PM	#1
Cbm900 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 8	36 inch wide tank with single XR30 pro? OK I need some help deciding. I have a 57 gallon rim less tank with the reef breeders 24 inch LED. I'm looking to upgrade. I'm trying to decide between the new reef breeders V2 24 inch LED or go with the eco-tech XR30 pro. I really like my old reef breeders my concern with that is trying to dial-in all six channels it's almost like you have too many adjustments and it just trial and error to try to get the right combination of light .For the XR30 pro I already have one MP 40 and the reef link connection to use I'm worried about light coverage and too many shadows with the 36 inch wide tank I would plan on using the wide angle lens kit. It's a lot of money to spend and not be happy with it. Anyone have pictures of one pro unit over there 36 inch wide tank ? Or any feedback on your light coverage would be appreciated especially if you're also using the wide angle lens kit.

04/29/2016, 03:10 PM	#3
Cbm900 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 8	Yeah for the cost of one radion I could get the new reef breeders LED and still have money over to get another MP 40 that I wanted. 2 radions definitely not in my budget.

04/29/2016, 06:10 PM	#5
Cbm900 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 8	Although.... ecotech says 36 x 36 coverage with wide angle kit ? ...love to have all the bells and whistles !! And with my current light I keep lower light corals on the edges, which is fine with me ...and like not having to clean glass everyday!