Radion G4 first impressions.

[Joe Kelley]

Hi Mike, sorry to interrupt setting conversation. How do you like the spread and coverage with the XR30 radions in the AL fixture mounted parallel? I talked to them at RAP about an option to mount perpendicular. I have a similar sized tank as yours but running 3 G3 pro XR30 perpendicular w RB XHO actinic. I like AB+ but find what works for you, 20 is just bluer.

Joe

[ca1ore]

Been running mine (three XR30 Gen4 Pro and one XR15) for about 9 months now and been very happy with them. I do not run them as my sole form of lighting (also use Kessils), but they have performed well. SPS growth has been very good and color is good.

[JWClark]

Mike,

I use sps ab+ but upped the whites to 50% get the color I wanted (and dropped red to 0). I prefer to see the true pinks and purples of the coralline. The yellows look better to me too. I do keep the standard settings during the ramp up and down though.

[Mike de Leon]

Originally Posted by JWClark

Mike,

I use sps ab+ but upped the whites to 50% get the color I wanted (and dropped red to 0). I prefer to see the true pinks and purples of the coralline. The yellows look better to me too. I do keep the standard settings during the ramp up and down though.

Hi, I still need to figure out and do a custom light schedule. I like a more natural look as well with the blue on the high side. I find the colours right now looking artificial.

Originally Posted by Joe Kelley

Hi Mike, sorry to interrupt setting conversation. How do you like the spread and coverage with the XR30 radions in the AL fixture mounted parallel? I talked to them at RAP about an option to mount perpendicular. I have a similar sized tank as yours but running 3 G3 pro XR30 perpendicular w RB XHO actinic. I like AB+ but find what works for you, 20 is just bluer.

Joe

Hi Joe,

There's really no concern now regarding shadowing even with the parallel orientation given that I have the T5s as supplement. i know that SPS will get sufficient lighting. When the Radions are on, only when I am home, there is enough coverage for my viewing pleasure. T5s only come on during the day when I am at work.

[Georges_Reef]

This was grown under Radion G1! I can’t even imagine what you can achieve with the G4s


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[JWClark]

Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

Hi, I still need to figure out and do a custom light schedule.

Assume you are programming through ecosmart live. If so, select the standard sps AB+ program (in the radion tab, select "load from template" in the schedule options drop down menu). It will allow you to pick start and stop times. Once programed, just click on a point in the daily schedule view. When you do this the color sliders will pop up on the right side with current settings. You can then move the sliders to whatever you want. As you do this the light will change over the tank so you can preview it (unless you are in offline mode). Once set they way you want make sure you click "save" under the sliders before going to the next point. When done you can send to the lights.

[Mike de Leon]

Originally Posted by JWClark

Assume you are programming through ecosmart live. If so, select the standard sps AB+ program (in the radion tab, select "load from template" in the schedule options drop down menu). It will allow you to pick start and stop times. Once programed, just click on a point in the daily schedule view. When you do this the color sliders will pop up on the right side with current settings. You can then move the sliders to whatever you want. As you do this the light will change over the tank so you can preview it (unless you are in offline mode). Once set they way you want make sure you click "save" under the sliders before going to the next point. When done you can send to the lights.

Thank you. I'm lovin' my 20K setting!

[matt 76]

So how many of the G4 pros would I need for a 250 DD? The foot print is 5' L x 3'W x 2' D with a center brace. So I have a 30" x 36" square on each side to cover. I was thinking 2??

[Mike de Leon]

Double that to four in going with Radions only

[matt 76]

Mike, I don’t have any corals close to the front glass.... so the coverage area is probably a lot less. Looking at the specs they show a 36” x 36” footprint of coverage, is this a lie?

[mirkus]

Originally Posted by matt 76

Mike, I don’t have any corals close to the front glass.... so the coverage area is probably a lot less. Looking at the specs they show a 36” x 36” footprint of coverage, is this a lie?

Yup, of course it depends on what kind of coral you have etc. no way one radion covers 36*36

[Mike de Leon]

I understand the new optics really help spread the light. I did find
That there was still a bit of shadowing however. So the more the merrier.

[jar41]

if i get 90 gallon (48”) how many radions do i need? it will be mostly lps/softie tank. would 3 rx15 be ok or 2 rx30?

[matt 76]

Originally Posted by Mike de Leon

I understand the new optics really help spread the light. I did find
That there was still a bit of shadowing however. So the more the merrier.

That’s what I was reading as well but if I were to elevate them 16” or so I think the shadowing would be barely noticeable. I have an enclosed canopy that is 20” high. I will give it a shot and see what happens. I’ll keep you posted.

[Spslvr]

After years of hating on my gen 3 pros i added a couple of gen 4 pros and i can say im impressed!!


















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[janci]

Why there is no "like" option to these posts!?!
Looking awesome everybody!!

[reefwiser]

Because the software that RC runs on is old


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[Mike de Leon]

Who have used Radiant and how do you like it? I like the very gradual ramping up and down.

[Octopus8Louis]

My shop is running 12 Radion G4's, best decision I ever made

[Octopus8Louis]

[pecan2phat]

Just preordered the light diffusers for my xr15s, can’t wait to try them out.

[Bronx19]

So these diffusers. I know they have been touted as a big deal, but I'm struggling to see the fundamental difference.

The diffuser will aid colour blending and reduce hot spots, but it doesn't change spectrum or the directional nature of the LED.

Edit: $65 each, so that'll be $99Aus. Its a piece of translucent plastic FFS.

[Mike de Leon]

I think what's really important is the more even dispersion of par, albeit losing close to 20%.
So this makes the G3 more valuable. Where does this put the G4?

[Bronx19]

That is an interesting point. The premium for the G4 optics may have been neutered.

[pecan2phat]

They’re $45 USD each.
My primary reason for the diffusers are so they stop blinding my wife who is 5’2”. With the new G4 optics, they produce a pretty good eye glare.