Ecotech Radion G6?

[Nonya]

I am simply sharing my perception of their marketing. I am not asserting citable claims. Again, just poking fun. I'll do the same thing in 9 months when they make a new baby.

So you're using which lights?

 

[Sean Clark]

So you're using which lights?

I am using Kessil AP700s. I like the shimmer.

 

[Nonya]

I am using Kessil AP700s. I like the shimmer.

And the shadows?

 

[Sean Clark]

And the shadows?

That is where I keep my lower light corals.
#ShadowsForReefTanks
#BlanketsAreBad

 

[Nonya]

That is where I keep my lower light corals.

You need a new light that's several orders of magnitude better.

 

[Martingale]

So are these UV diodes likely to burn the lenses like with primes over time?

 

[blaxsun]

So are these UV diodes likely to burn the lenses like with primes over time?

I see a G7 upgrade kit in your future... (I honestly don't know, and I think it's waaaaay to early to speculate).

 

[Nonya]

You need a new light that's several orders of magnitude better.

You really didn't see that one coming? :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

 

[Sean Clark]

You really didn't see that one coming? :beaming-face-with-smiling-eyes:

HAHA, I actually lol'ed. I thought it was quite clever and well timed.

 

[Nonya]

HAHA, I actually lol'ed. I thought it was quite clever and well timed.

Thank you. LOL.

So I went back and Googled the Radion release dates. Gen 3: early 2014; Gen 4: 2016; Gen 5 early 2020; Gen 6: April-May 2022?
2 years seems a bit quick for a new generation. I remember 10+ years ago when a lighting "guru" said manufacturers use hobbyists for beta testing. In other words, the 2020 Gen 5s, one version of which is presumably modeled to duplicate AB+ right out of the box, was put out due to people clamoring to copy the "magic" AB+ settings. Why, after just two years, are they "improving" the spectrum? My guess is that they follow these kinds of threads in various groups to see what people are talking about, so they can market to them. More violet & UV means more pop, for example. A lot of people are talking about how they like cyan for various reasons. Others swear UV improves health and growth. Warm white increases red spectrum. And so on.

 

[Nonya]

HAHA, I actually lol'ed. I thought it was quite clever and well timed.

BRS likes T-5s and Kessils together.

 

[blaxsun]

BRS likes T-5s and Kessils together.

They *did* (prior to the acquisition).

 

[Nonya]

They *did* (prior to the acquisition).

Maybe Kessil is next on the list.

 

[blaxsun]

Maybe Kessil is next on the list.

Red Sea, Innovative Marine... take a pick.

 

[Nonya]

They own at least three major reefing manufacturers and a major retailer that also makes videos that people follow. Red Sea could be a good one. If it was up to me, I'd pick one or two reef salt companies who also make other popular products (Instant Ocean? Red Sea?). Maybe an additive/supplement company? Pumps? Heaters?

 

[Nonya]

Anyone who buys 2 online retailers and three LED (and various other product) manufacturers in just a year has greater plans.

 

[blaxsun]

Anyone who buys 2 online retailers and three LED (and various other product) manufacturers in just a year has greater plans.

Maybe. But that assumes any other prospective companies want to sell. And the more they accumulate the more they're competing directly with their other wholesalers and retailers.

 

[MarsReefer]

Well I ordered 2 g6 xr15 pros for my 60x24x24 tank. Not keeping sps so I’m pretty sure I’ll have plenty of light. I’ll try and post my par data once I map it out.

 

[Nonya]

Maybe. But that assumes any other prospective companies want to sell. And the more they accumulate the more they're competing directly with their other wholesalers and retailers.

Apparently, their offers were too good to turn down. Kind of like Musk's offer for Twitter.

 

[Tamberav]

So are these UV diodes likely to burn the lenses like with primes over time?

yah I would think so... UV or near UV degrades plastic. I doubt that this UV magically does not.