Which Radions and How Many?

[Timbt]

I have a 6x2x2 mixed reef tank containing SPS, LPS, Clams and Softies. The tank is currently lit by 2 x 250W halides (coralvue ballast/pendants & 14K BLV's).
The ballasts and pendants are a number of years old, so I'm looking to replace. I'm wondering whether 3 Gen 3 pro's would be needed, or whether the standard Gen 3's would work.
I have a lot of LPS on the tank bottom and everything is growing well. I've used halides for years, so am a little wary of swapping to LEDS (although I am leaning towards the Radions).

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Tim

 

[Alex Y EcoTech]

Tim,

For an aquarium that size 3 Generation 3 or Generation 3 Pro XR30w Radions will work great. Both are great options and will provide you with all the light you will need for your livestock.

 

[Timbt]

Alex

Many thanks for the prompt response.

Is there any noticeable benefit on using the pro's over the standard radions, or are they just better on a deeper tank.

Regards

Tim

 

[myram]

G3
MAX PAR: 900
• Cool White: 8 Cree XT-E (40W)
• Deep Blue: 6 Osram Oslon Square (24W)
• Blue: 8 Cree XP-E (24W)
• Green: 4 Cree XP-E Green (14W)
• Hyper Red: 4 Osram Oslon SSL (12W)
• Indigo: 4 SemiLEDs (10W)
• UV: 4 SemiLEDs (10W)
WATTAGE
Variable Usage: 150W

G3 Pro
MAX PAR: 1100
• Cool White: 8 Cree XP-G2 (40W)
• Deep Blue: 8 Osram Oslon Square (40W )
• Blue: 8 Cree XP-E (24W)
• Green: 4 Cree XP-E (14W)
• Hyper Red: 4 Osram Oslon SSL (12W)
• Yellow: 2 Osram Oslon SSL (6W)
• Indigo: 4 SemiLEDs (10W)
• UV: 4 SemiLEDs (10W)
WATTAGE
Variable Usage: 170W