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with some sweet reef flights.
What up? It is Remy.
And today we're gonna talk about an LED lighting system
that I feel like, may just rule them all.
The Radion G5 Pros from EcoTech, pack quite a punch,
when it comes to blanketing your reef tank
with an even light spread.
Today, we're gonna go ahead and check out
what's inside the box.
We'll go through specs, mounting options, pros and cons.
And of course, that question that everybody wants to know,
do I pick the Pros or do I pick the Blues?
One of the immediate things that you'll notice
right off the bat when it comes to these new Gen 5s
is the new array of LEDs.
If you've been following the evolution of EcoTech Radions,
you know that from Gen 1 to Gen 4,
they've had a puck style light.
While now in the Gen five,
it's more of a panel array of LEDs.
And one little secret that I'll tell you right off the bat,
when it comes to,
do I choose the pros or do I choose the Blues?
I'll say this.
If you're not going to run all channels at 100%,
you can pretty much get that blue spectrum on this light.
But it's pretty impressive.
Even in a tank that is run with more of the white light
that these Pros are geared for,
you can still get a lot of that color pop from your corals.
Something I frequently hear hobbyists say
is that they wanna get away from that annoying blue light.
It's got its time and place, but for a lot of reefers,
they wanna see that more natural looking tank.
And that's why the Radion Pros are gonna be for you.
You pair all of those features with the Mobius app,
the panel style layout, the micro diffuser,
and your corals are going to be growing like crazy.
If you are interested in the Blue version
of this Gen 5 Radion, my buddy, Thomas,
who is part of the BRStv team,
did an awesome video on the Blues.
So make sure to check that out
if you're still on the fence after this video.
Let's go ahead and check out what's in the box.
Inside the box,
you're gonna find the Radion XR15 or the XR30,
whichever way you chose.
You're gonna find the power supply.
Some islets, just in case you wanna go the DIY route
for hanging or mounting.
And of course, the quick-start guide.
The Radion G5 Pros are available in two models,
the XR15 and the XR30.
The XR15 draws 100 Watts and is enough to light
a 24 by 24 inch footprint,
with enough power for a mix brief of up to 24 inches deep.
The more light demanding corals
are gonna take your spread down to 18 inches by 18 inches,
on the XR15.
On a single XR30,
you're gonna draw 210 Watts from the wall.
And it offers a max spread of 30 inches by 30 inches
and a depth of up to 36 inches for a mixed reef,
or 24 by 24 inch spread and a 30 inch depth
for the more light demanding corals like SPS.
Now, I actually really love the dimensions of these lights.
The XR15 is a 7 inch square,
and is about 1.5 inches thick.
While the XR30 is about 12 inches,
while sharing that same 7 inch depth and 1.5 inch thickness.
This makes for a sleek looking light,
whether you have a canopy over your tank or not.
And this brings us to the various mounting options
that you have on this light.
In the box, EcoTech provides a set of islets
for some DIY mounting solutions.
However, there are two very popular mounts
that you're probably gonna encounter,
and you'll probably end up choosing one of these.
You can take advantage of the hanging kit,
or you can also choose the option that I went with here,
the RMS Tank Mount.
These are made from super strong aluminum
that have a sturdy clamp and will fit a tank
with or without trim,
and up to 1 and 3/8 inches thick.
Even better,
you're not gonna have to think about how high to mount it
because it's going to sit right at that
BRS recommended level of eight inches above the water.
There are also the side mounts and light rails that can
house multiple fixtures and also some hybrid options.
The system is available in a variety of lengths
and is easily customizable.
If you want your aquarium to look like it's blasting off
into space, this is where you would customize it to do that.
I mean, it's not actually going to blast off into space,
but it might look like a spaceship.
So why are the Pros so special?
In my mind,
you get the best of both worlds with the Pros.
If you're a reefer that loves to ramp up and ramp down with
the heavy blue, but have a more natural look during the day,
you're going to love the Pros from EcoTech Marine.
The Gen 5 Pros are gonna give you that more natural look
if you want it, at the same time,
giving you that blue spectrum
that's gonna pull out the colors
and the fluorescence from your corals.
Simply put, the Pro is the industry standard
when it comes to high output,
comprehensive spectrum, and performance.
Now let's chat about this blanket of LED lights.
It seems like something your corals
would want to cuddle up with, right?
A blanket of light, seems nice.
Generation by generation,
the Radion light spread has become wider and wider.
Delivering even more par throughout the tank.
The HEI lens helps with this immensely.
HEI, or hemispherical edge illuminated optics,
helps spread that light and blend the colors,
while still giving you that shimmer.
You can also purchase magnetic diffusers
that will blend those colors, even more.
Giving you a smooth looking shimmer
with no noticeable color separation.
Another feature that these lights do not skimp on
is controllability.
Once your light is set up and plugged in,
make sure to download the Mobius app, log in, create a tank.
And the app is going to find your piece of equipment
automatically.
You can select sunrise and sunset.
And my suggestion,
especially if you're unsure of where to start,
choose a template that is on the list.
These lighting templates are proven and you pick the one
that you like, and it'll do the rest.
If you want to get into the nitty gritty,
you can also come up with your own lighting schedule
and you can customize each channel to your liking.
And of course, there is a lunar mode for viewing your coral
at night and an acclimation mode to get your corals ready
for the new lighting system.
Well, here we are,
should you choose the Pros or the Blues?
The decision is up to you and you alone, no pressure.
But personally, I think you have more options,
if you go with the Pros.
if you're not concerned about running each channel
on this light at 100%,
you can easily mimic that blue spectrum
that the Radion Blues are so good at.
You may lose a little bit of par,
but you can still run a similar blue color in your tank.
I'll say this though,
running blues underneath all that cool white
that you're gonna get with this light here,
is still gonna make those corals pop.
On the Blue side,
if you are a fan of the AB+ lighting program
and want to drive all those channels to 100%,
then the G5 Radion Blues are the way to go.
Light is life.
And I think that might be the slogan for Windex.
Either way, it's true though.
Obviously, a great light is gonna be
one of the main pieces of your life support system
on your tank.
The G5 Radions from EcoTech are going to deliver
a great environment for your corals to grow and thrive.
Treat yourself and your coral to the
EcoTech Radion Gen 5 Pros, from the link right here.
And I'll catch you in the next one.
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