Radion XR30w Gen 2 Coverage

[davehead86]

So im buying a used radion gen 2. Very excited. However Im wondering what the actual coverage is on these things. I just want to grow some soft corals (anemone / mushrooms / leathers). I want this on a 65 gallon standard tank. (36 inch width)

Can i get away with one gen 2? Would the wide angle TIR lens help with that size tank? Or do i really need to get two lights here? Should i keep an eye out for a second light?

 

[davehead86]

Well, I got some answers at anothe rpart of the forum. While a single Radion will cover a 36 inch tank just fine there would be some shadowing involved with that and low PAR levels at the ends that wont allow for coral growth, even with the wide angle leneses.

So I purchased 2 Radions. 1 of them is a Gen 2 and is currently above my 20 gallon tank and i love the thing! The second light is a Gen 1 and is just sitting in its box right now waiting for me to get the cash to upgrade it to the Gen 3 light package this summer when the 65 gallon comes in.

Just an FYI incase anyone is trying to reference this thread.

 

[myaerica]

I have A 300DD and have 6 gen2,s. the tank is 36"deep and 6'long