Radion tir par graph updated

[Eastamherstbias]

I updated my Radion Par graph to include the new TIR Lenses. Measured with all leds on at 100%. They do increase the Par numbers. We will see how the corals respond.

 

[BuffaloReef]

Thanks for posting this! Those are some impressive numbers. I have a few questions.

How long have you been running the TIR lenses?

I watched the YouTube clip showing how to change the lenses. Did you find it was easy or a big risk to change them?

Any idea why there are spots for additional LED's?

My understanding is that the lenses simply focus light in more of a straight line. If that's the case I would expect the middle PAR results to be reduced. Am I missing something?

 

[dbartkow]

Interesting... do you currently run yours at 100%? I haven't gotten above 50% (without TIR) and already have burned out a chalice.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

How long have you been running the TIR lenses? One day, It came out yesterday.

I watched the YouTube clip showing how to change the lenses. Did you find it was easy or a big risk to change them? Nope, it was not that difficult.

Any idea why there are spots for additional LED's? I am guessing they are planning ahead.

My understanding is that the lenses simply focus light in more of a straight line. If that's the case I would expect the middle PAR results to be reduced. Am I missing something? My Par numbers showed an increase and look brighter while on 100%. I really don't know how they do it.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Interesting... do you currently run yours at 100%? I haven't gotten above 50% (without TIR) and already have burned out a chalice.

I actually max out at 93%. I have never had a problem with bleaching.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Here is my current Graph. It has worked well groing Millepora, Hydnopora Birdsnest and Green Slimer.

 

[Randrew215]

Awesome of you to post those numbers up. Thanks for sharing.

 

[RAYISKING]

How long have you had your radion I have been debating about this for a while and now that the Vegas are coming out I am in more of a debate. With theses lens are they better colors or just more penetration.


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[Eastamherstbias]

I have had my Radions since November. I am constantly cutting and altering my tank so I don't have any killer growth pictures. I have cut my Green Slimer and Birdsnest a few times along with my Maxi Anemones. I have good color but the lens is about the PAR penetration.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

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Is Tapatalk HD for Ipad different than Tapatalk for Ipad? Is it worth the 4.99 upgrade fee.

 

[BuffaloReef]

I was reading a review of the TIR lenses and it mentioned the glimmer lines changed from the relaxing, metal halide like ones, to chaotic ones. I think he's referring to the "disco ball" effect some LED' s have. Have you noticed any difference in your glimmer lines?

Here's a link to the review http://marine-engineers.org/2012/06/20/ecotech-marine-radion-xr30w-lens-upgrade-full-review/

 

[RAYISKING]

umm i dont know what regualer tapatalk is just got the hd one.

 

[RAYISKING]

one other thing so can you grow sps on your sand floor. with these lights.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

I only notice the glimmer while it is ramping up or down but it does have a glimmer.

 

[RAYISKING]

Have you ever had the ai sols or did you just go from mh to led

 

[Eastamherstbias]

I have a 120w LED Evolution and 3 par38's over my 40br frag tank & the two radions over the 4x2x2.

On the main tank I went from the 250w MH to the Radions.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Here are some pictures of the Corals I have in the radion tank. Most are frags or have come from frags. Leds do take crappy pictures but here is my attempt.

Birdsnest- This started as a small 1 inch frag and has grown a lot and has been clipped a few times. I am trying not to mess with it anymore.

Tubs Stellata in the middle (loves the Radions). I have three pieces in various tanks and I can't wait to see them when they become colonies and the Bonsai on the left is doing well.

 

[RAYISKING]

Corals look good gonna wait a couple of weeks see if the vegas do the same if they do will get vegas less cost and still wireless.

 

[Eastamherstbias]

Yes, there is always new tech around the corner.