Radions max intensity?

[jfingers8]

I have a standard 75 gallon and like the look of the radiant color setting. I have 2 gen 1 Radions with the TIR lens about 8 inches above the water. Im running a mixed reef, mainly consisting of LPS and softies. Would would be the max intensity you would run your Radions at? All input is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[mfinn]

If you have just started using the Radions, I would use the acclimation program on a 3-4 week period starting at about 35% to 40% and end at 60% to 65%.
It's what I did on my mixed softy/lps tank coming from mh and vho lighting.

 

[nashorn]

I have 2 over a small tank and never over 55% 12k at max of 2-3 hours only with a ramp up and down.
8 in over water ? Maybe a bit low since the fans suck air from the bottom.

 

[jfingers8]

Cool, Thx!

 

[[WDT]TardFarmer]

I have four gen 2 pros over a 280 gallon tank, 10" awl. I cannot go over 45% or I bleach out my sps, zoas retract/hide/melt, and lps bleach and turn to skeletons. be careful.

I thought it was lack of light so I kept acclimating the intensity up. Finally in frustration I dropped the intensity down to 25% from 85% and everything began growing back almost immediately.

 

[Squidmotron]

2 feet deep tank? 8 inches above? Pros?

I would max out at around 50%. That is plenty of light. A lot of people don't realize the power of these lights and bleach out or lighten their coral. With the right intensities, these lights produce beautiful results.

 

[[WDT]TardFarmer]

Yes for example, my tank is 70 inches long, 30 inches wide, and 30 inches deep.