Radion xr30w

[ReefnQueens]

So I got these lights when they came out , love em, no problems.....but like everything I buy I get bored of...so I wanted to see if any of you radion owners have programmed your own units in your own unique way and if you would like to share your program and explain why you created it that way?

 

[SanmanReefer]

So I got these lights when they came out , love em, no problems.....but like everything I buy I get bored of...so I wanted to see if any of you radion owners have programmed your own units in your own unique way and if you would like to share your program and explain why you created it that way?

Have you tried all of the programs that come with the lights? Why are you bored with the lights? I had my Radions for about two months and I'm still playing with different programs, I've created a few programs but ended up using the 12k and the all blue and I'm very happy with the results.

 

[Frank@Wall]

Have you tried all of the programs that come with the lights? Why are you bored with the lights? I had my Radions for about two months and I'm still playing with different programs, I've created a few programs but ended up using the 12k and the all blue and I'm very happy with the results.

+1 on 12K.
Love my Radion Pros. The Radiance setting in Ecotech live is beautiful. Colors of corals pop, its redicolous.

 

[ECFENCING]

I'm using the radiance program as well

Great look but probably should go to a lower spectrum for growth when I'm not around to view the tank

If you look at the ecotech board you'll find a pretty good discussion on the different settings

 

[Frank@Wall]

Yes, that is what I do. When at work I use the high growth setting and swithing it to Radiance when at home.

 

[ReefnQueens]

I'm using the radiance program as well

Great look but probably should go to a lower spectrum for growth when I'm not around to view the tank

If you look at the ecotech board you'll find a pretty good discussion on the different settings

That's what I have to do is check out the ecotech board.....

Also, are you guys able to change the time for when your ecotech pumps go into sleep mode? I have them synced with lights but now as I'm typing I'm thinking for me to do that I will have to desync the pumps from the lights and set sleep mode manually on the pumps....

If you guys have these pumps, do you run different pumps settings for different light settings? If I'm correct for me to do that I think I would have to get the wxm controller for my apex? ..

And back to the lights , yea I always programmed my settings , maybe I should try the presets

 

[TRUKINGNY]

quick question about lights when I added my first corals I did acclimation mode start at 35% up to 70% over 4 weeks now it been 2 weeks and just added more corals do I have to restart my acclimation mode again?? just curious how over people are doing this

 

[ReefnQueens]

Im gonna say no to acclimating lights but I would put your corals where lighting is lowest in your tank and slowly bring the coral up depending on what u have

 

[ecchybridLE]

also , have to think about what kind of lighting the frags are coming from. if they where under 400 watt halide and have really good color already , safe bet to find a good spot where the color looks good and try it there. you have to figure radions at full intensity are 400 watt halides. food for thought. i always go by where the coral looks best on the rock work , high , med , low ect and let it sit there. if it holds color... shabam. did that with halides too and it always worked out. found where colors looked best and left it there.

 

[SanmanReefer]

That's what I have to do is check out the ecotech board.....

Also, are you guys able to change the time for when your ecotech pumps go into sleep mode? I have them synced with lights but now as I'm typing I'm thinking for me to do that I will have to desync the pumps from the lights and set sleep mode manually on the pumps....

If you guys have these pumps, do you run different pumps settings for different light settings? If I'm correct for me to do that I think I would have to get the wxm controller for my apex? ..

And back to the lights , yea I always programmed my settings , maybe I should try the presets

I have my MP10's going into sleep mode at a separate time from the lights. I had them synced but then changed my mind. I run the Tidal Swell Mode on my pumps. Hope this help.

 

[ReefnQueens]

I have my MP10's going into sleep mode at a separate time from the lights. I had them synced but then changed my mind. I run the Tidal Swell Mode on my pumps. Hope this help.

Yea changed mine I like being able to control the pumps

 

[magicalmets]

They are very strong. I lower them to 45% intensity and my SPS colors are improving. BTW I upgraded one of my Radions to pro and boy I'm pretty impress.

 

[ReefnQueens]

They are very strong. I lower them to 45% intensity and my SPS colors are improving. BTW I upgraded one of my Radions to pro and boy I'm pretty impress.

Yea ran my pros on 100% for a few weeks....no good lol...lowered to 50% much better...how tall is your tank

 

[magicalmets]

I believe it's 20 inches.

 

[Frank@Wall]

Upgraded my to pros a month ago. All I have to say is wow...running my on 50% intensity

 

[magicalmets]

They are very powerful. How far from the water you have them? Was wonder if anyone in this thread use them for SPS

 

[Frank@Wall]

I have them 10" above water level. My sps are not complaining.

 

[prattreef]

I'm running my Pro's at 100% intensity about 8" above the water but it is a large tank. I've had no issues at all.

 

[Frank@Wall]

Just add 5% extra every week till you get up to 100%.. you'll know if your sps cant take anymore