Should I upgrade my lighting from G4 to G6?
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Perhaps @mfinn could chime in, although he might be biased, because he also has a good deal on what you are considering:
https://forums.reefcentral.com/threads/2x-radion-xr15-gen-6-blue.32371914/
https://forums.reefcentral.com/threads/2x-radion-xr15-gen-6-blue.32371914/
mfinn
Active member
I have 2 thoughts, almost opposite of each other.
One is, I always liked the gen 4 because of the use of ESL. I like ESL and I have a gen 4 XR15 currently in use on a tank.
The other is, how old is the gen 4?
If it's 5-6 years old, maybe it's good time to upgrade to new equipment while there is still value ( resale) in the old.
The par in my tank with the gen 6 was really good.
After using Mobius for a few months, it seemed relatively easy. I got a cheapo tablet to use and used my phone. Both were good.
One is, I always liked the gen 4 because of the use of ESL. I like ESL and I have a gen 4 XR15 currently in use on a tank.
The other is, how old is the gen 4?
If it's 5-6 years old, maybe it's good time to upgrade to new equipment while there is still value ( resale) in the old.
The par in my tank with the gen 6 was really good.
After using Mobius for a few months, it seemed relatively easy. I got a cheapo tablet to use and used my phone. Both were good.
mtnbike101
Well-known member
FWIW, Premium Aquatics has the G5 series at 25% off. IMO, there isn't that much difference between the G5 and G6. Moreover, some like the G5 better.
Johnic
Premium Member
Is that so? Maybe I should consider them
Turn 'location' on in your phone or whatever device you are using's settings. Bluetooth protocol requires it (which makes no sense for something with a range of 30ft) and it's the number 1 reason for connection issues.
Johnic
Premium Member
Ok, let me chk the settings.
mfinn
Active member
Had a major tank crash on my LPS tank. Lost 40+ heads of ultra torch corals, 40+ heads, frogspawn colonies, hammers, all chalice and most favias after my doser dumper nearly a full ( 1000ml) container of All For Reef in the tank overnight.
I bought the gen 6's for this tank.
Now I'm using a ATI T5 fixture.
I'm not sure why you need your return pump connected to Mobius.
Turn it on, turn the dial to the speed you want it at and leave it alone.
Which doser so I can avoid that?
Johnic
Premium Member
Wow. Sorry to hear !!
Ya, I’m not going to connect it to Mobius your right. Set it and forget it.
mfinn
Active member
It was actually the cheapo timer I used. There was a power outage at the exact time the timer was powered on. When the power was restored the timer did not cycle, resulting in continued power to the 1 ml doser.Which doser so I can avoid that?
That sux. Sorry.
mfinn
Active member
Thanks, but it was self inflicted.
I should know better.
gratefulbean
Member
Ouch
