- I'm Thomas, and these are the top five
most frequently asked questions
on the Gen6 Radions, starting with
how is the G6 Radion different from the G5?
There are two major upgrades on the Radion Gen 6 lights.
One, the HEI2 optics and an improved spectrum.
First, the changes to the spectrum
do affect both the Pro and Blue models.
Both fixtures now have more blues
and have more coverage in the violets
and use a brand new 395 nanometer near UV diode
for added fluorescence in both fish and corals.
The Pro fixtures now have more warm white diodes
and have reduced the total number of cool white diodes
in favor of some extra blues.
The Blue fixtures have scooped out
some of the extra teal and green spectrum
and focused more on the blues and violet
for a true actinic look.
Optically the G6 fixtures have noticeably improved
the already very even spread of PAR with their HEI2 optics,
which includes new primary optics on the LEDs themselves,
as well as the newer HEI secondary lights.
The G6 fixtures have a 126 degree beam angle,
meaning wider coverage than the G5
with its 110 degree beam angle.
It is surprisingly T5-like in performance,
especially for a pendant-style fixture.
Beyond that, the G5 and the G6 are virtually identical.
They have the same active cooling,
the same wireless control through the Mobius app.
They just have new diodes and optics.
Does the G6 fit the G5 RMS Mount?
Because the G6 fixtures share the same body as the G5s,
all of the existing RMS mounting options,
along with the hanging kits and rails,
are also compatible with the G6s.
So, yes, if you already have mounts for the G5 fixture
or you wanna get a mount along with the new G6 fixture,
the current RMS mounting options are a perfect fit.
What is the best mounting height for the G6?
Just like the G5 fixtures,
the G6s have an optimal mounting height
right around 9 inches off the surface of the water.
If you are using an RMS mount,
they are designed specifically
to achieve that mounting height, which makes it easy peasy
to get the mounting height correct with these lights.
Which is best the G6 Pro or the G6 Blue?
Although choosing between the Pro and the Blue
might seem like a tough decision to make,
it's actually very straightforward.
If you prefer a bluer look to your reef tank,
really enjoy the coral labs AB plus profile
with a focus on coral coloration and fluorescence,
and will be running your lights
as close to 100% intensity as possible,
then the blues are the right choice for you.
On the other hand, if you prefer
a whiter full spectrum look to your tank,
and want to strike a balance between coral fluorescence
and highlighting the natural non-fluorescent pigments
of not only corals, but also fish and inverts,
then the Pros are a really great match.
And don't forget, you can also run the AB plus spectrum
on a Pro fixture or turn down the blues
for a whiter look on a blue fixture
to achieve a similar appearance over your tank.
It's also worth mentioning
that the Pro and the Blue fixtures
both use the new 395 nanometer diodes,
and have the same number of violet and UV diodes.
So you won't miss out on any of that violet
end of the spectrum by picking the Pros,
or get more of them by picking the Blues.
It's really just a matter of how you prefer
your reef tank to look when you're running
all of those channels close to or at 100%.
Is it worth switching from a Gen 5 Radion to a Gen 6 Radion?
I think there are actually two different ways
to look at this question, but I will say right up front,
the G5 is a fantastic fixture that has
and continues to grow amazing looking corals
in both aquaculture settings, as well as home aquariums.
So if you're rocking a Radion G5 fixture over your reef,
whether it's a Blue or Pro model,
rest assured you have a fantastic light over your tank
that performs incredibly well.
For those of there who always want to be
on the bleeding edge of reefing technology,
want to optimize their lighting to smoothen
out that spread of PAR even further,
and just enjoy squeezing out as much fluorescence
and color pop from their corals as possible,
then upgrading to the G6 may very well be worth it.
And I say upgrading specifically,
because you won't need to go out
and buy entire new LED light fixtures.
Thankfully Ecotech has upgrade kits available
with everything that you need
to transform your G5 Radions into G6s.
Where I think these upgrade kits really shine though,
is for those who already have a Radion G5 Pro,
but wish they had gotten the Blue.
Or the opposite, got a Blue,
but wish they had gotten the Pro.
The upgrade kits are cross-compatible.
So this is the perfect opportunity
to switch over to the LED board you prefer,
while also getting all of the benefits
of the new Radion Gen 6 fixtures.
Performing the upgrade is really simple,
and I'm gonna walk you through it in this video right here.
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