- Out with the old and in with the new.
Today, we're gonna take a quick look
at the new Generation 5 Radions from Ecotech Marine.
(upbeat music)
For a long time now, Radion lights
have set the bar for what we think
of when it comes to top of the line lights.
3 years have passed since the 4th Generation
Radions were released.
And the time has come for the brand new Gen 5 Radions
to take their place.
The biggest upgrade to the light
can be clearly seen just by looking at the LED board.
In previous Generations of Radions,
the LEDs were arranged and concentrated
into individual pucks.
Ecotech has now moved away from that design
as the lights LEDs are far more spread out
like a panel on this new one.
The panel design will have it's doubters,
but it's allowed for a flatter, par-intensity map
over the light.
With this new design, you don't as heavy as a concentration
of hot spots as the old Radions.
We also estimate that a 48 inch
SPS tank will need two XR30s to cover it properly.
This new arrangement, along with the HEI lenses,
create a more even spread and improve blending
for the light.
This technology has even caused a 30% drop
on PAR hotspots, despite the fixture
actually having a 35% increase in output.
Another improvement that can be seen easily
is a change in the fan location.
The new fan is designed with a denser
and higher amount of blades that run silently
on top of the fixture.
Therefore, moving a lot of air
while remaining quiet about it.
Collectively, with the redesigned heat sinking fan,
the light runs cooler than ever.
This means that you'll rarely hear the fixture,
as the fan will either be running on low,
or not at all for the vast majority of the time.
The Gen 5s continue the line of XR 15's and XR 30's
that we're accustomed to,
but also expand the line with two different
color output options,
the Gen 5 Blue and the Gen 5 Pro.
Both lights are fully controllable
and boast a variety of features.
A Gen 5 Blue is gonna be your baseline,
workhorse type fixture.
It comes pre-programmed with the AB+ spectrum
which has been tested and proven successful
in growing coral.
It is a full spectrum light, but the LEDs
favor the blue sapphire channels more than most lights.
This light is perfect for those who wanna set
and forget their lights, so they can just sit back
and watch their corals grow without much fuss.
The Gen 5 Blue is already optimized as is,
according to what many avid hobbyists think
is the best spectrum for coral growth.
The Gen 5 Pro, on the other hand,
allows more individual manipulation
of the particular channels.
The XR15 Blue boasts 100 watts of power
while the XR30 comes in at 205 watts.
The Gen 5 Pro is full spectrum
but boasts a wider variety of LEDs
than the Gen 5 Blue.
It trades a number of the blue,
royal blue, and cyan chips in for cool whites,
reds, greens, and warm whites.
Along with these alternate LEDs,
the Pro series is also slightly more powerful
than the Gen 5 Blues.
With the XR15 Pro coming in at 105 watts,
and the XR30 Pro coming in at 215 watts.
The G5 Pros are fully designed for the hobbyist
that wants full customization and control
over the look of their tank.
If you have tested out the new Versa dosing pumps
from Ecotech, then you're already familiar
with the Mobius control platform.
Much like the Versa, the G5 Radions
will also be launched exclusively on Mobius.
Meaning that you no longer have to purchase
a Reeflink to control your lights wirelessly.
Also, the G5 Radions are not Apex compatible,
even with a WXM.
To control the LEDs, you must use Ecotech's new Mobius app.
Initial setup is quick and easy
and programming the schedule is a breeze.
On launch, Mobius will allow you to control your lights
while connected via a local network.
Off site cloud control isn't yet available,
but has been promised to be rolled out shortly
through software updates.
The Gen 5s are compatible with a standard
RMS mounts, but due to the new fan placement,
they require a slightly different mounting bracket,
which is available separately.
One other quality of life change
is that the diffuser kit is not longer requiring
an assembly and can just be snapped on to the magnetic
mounts on the new fixture.
All in all, we're very excited to see
this new generation of Radions in action.
Ecotech marine has been one of the major innovators
in our industry, and these lights
are doing a great job of upholding that reputation.
Let us know in the comments below
if you have questions or whether you're more excited
for the Blue or the Pro model.
Like and subscribe to our channel
to see new and helpful content in the future.
As always, thank you for watching
and let's build a better aquarium together.