Combined XR15 and AI Blade

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Hey All,

Just curious as my research came up empty. I'm looking to increase my PAR with a couple of AI Blade Grow lights. Anyone have any success mounting these and a XR15 and have it look nice?

 

[blaxsun]

Do you need anything more that the Radions?

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Do you need anything more that the Radions?

I'm only about 250 Par at the top of my rocks. I'd definitely like to increase it without having to add rock.

 

[blaxsun]

I'm only about 250 Par at the top of my rocks. I'd definitely like to increase it without having to add rock.

I'm only at 75% and I'm getting over 350 midway in the tank.

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

I'm only at 75% and I'm getting over 350 midway in the tank.

I'm at 100% with AB+

 

[nereefpat]

I'm only about 250 Par at the top of my rocks. I'd definitely like to increase it without having to add rock.

Gen 6?

I'm only at 75% and I'm getting over 350 midway in the tank.

Gen 5 or earlier?

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Gen 6?

Gen 5 or earlier?

Gen 5 Blue - Apogee 510 meter photo

 

[blaxsun]

Gen 5 Blue - Apogee 510 meter photo

Same as mine.

 

[lopez052308]

I would guess the height there mounted at is what is causing the large par difference.

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

I'd guess 12-14" between top of rocks and bottom of light.

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Same as mine.

How far from your rocks are you? As mentioned i'm 12-14" above the rocks. top of water is right in the middle.

 

[blaxsun]

How far from your rocks are you? As mentioned i'm 12-14" above the rocks. top of water is right in the middle.

My tank is 23.6" deep and the lights are ~8" off the water with the standard RMS mounts. I get 650 PAR at the surface @75% with my custom settings.

 

[FoolishWizard]

Saw this on YouTube the other day... Seems to solve your prob

Radion AI Blade Mount

15% OFF 2 OR MORE MOUNTS - USE COUPON CODE "MULTIMOUNT" AT CHECKOUT Universal Fits all Radion XR15 and XR30 Lights. Tilt angle up to 15 degrees. 1/4 inch clear acrylic brace. Will fit 2 AI Blades. XR30 Only Side Mount will only fit XR30 model lights which are mounted sideways. They will not...

3dreefing.com

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

My tank is 23.6" deep and the lights are ~8" off the water with the standard RMS mounts. I get 650 PAR at the surface @75% with my custom settings.

Weird I should at least get closer to 650 at the water as you then.

 

[blaxsun]

Weird I should at least get closer to 650 at the water as you then.

Sorry, I should've clarified: I'm getting 650 under the XR30s and 450 under the XR15s. I'm still seeing 250-300 PAR (overall) about halfway down in the tank.

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

Sorry, I should've clarified: I'm getting 650 under the XR30s and 450 under the XR15s. I'm still seeing 250-300 PAR (overall) about halfway down in the tank.

okay so we're pretty close.. I'd just prefer to be 300-400 on top of my rocks.

 

[blaxsun]

okay so we're pretty close.. I'd just prefer to be 300-400 on top of my rocks.

I suspect I could get more if I bumped the intensity up, but then the darned fans are running all the time...

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

I suspect I could get more if I bumped the intensity up, but then the darned fans are running all the time...

oh yeah I forget you're at 70% and with diffusers?

 

[blaxsun]

oh yeah I forget you're at 70% and with diffusers?

75% with diffusers on all, yes.

 

[reacclimating 2 the hobby]

You've also got some overlap.