Experience with XHO-K30 vs T5?

  • Thread starter Thread starter nkkm
  • Start date Start date
  • Tagged users Tagged users None

nkkm

Active Member
View Badges
Joined
Apr 13, 2013
Messages
136
Reaction score
101
Location
United States
What state or country do you live in
California
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Hi all

I currently run two Radion XR30 Gen2 (non-pro) on a 36x24x12 frag tank. This is an SPS only tanks.

I want to supplement these lights for more coverage and spectrum as they don’t have violet/uv.

I was set on getting an Aquatic life T5 to supplement but I’ve seen the XHO-K30 designed for the Radions. Anyone have experience with them for SPS or opinions between the two options?
 
Evening

i have been checking out actinic bars. I was looking at reefbrite but went with SN reef. Have not gotten them yet but look like they have the highest par and they use Cree diodes. Great prices too.
 
Hi all

I currently run two Radion XR30 Gen2 (non-pro) on a 36x24x12 frag tank. This is an SPS only tanks.

I want to supplement these lights for more coverage and spectrum as they don’t have violet/uv.

I was set on getting an Aquatic life T5 to supplement but I’ve seen the XHO-K30 designed for the Radions. Anyone have experience with them for SPS or opinions between the two options?
https://orphek.com/led/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/OR120-90-60-UV-Violet-led-layout-and-spectrum.jpgOrphek is more violet-y than the reefbrites led's w/ a dash of UV.
https://sbreeflights.com/sbar-supplemental-lights/18-26-sbar-supplemental-5050-bar-lights.htmlsbreefs goes down to 420..little real UV.
.
Reefbrite "actinic"..

rbact.JPG


Cheapest and most stable source of violet +UV is tubes but most of those only have a minor amount of true UV.
Reefbrite t5..
rbtube.JPG
 
I don't have much exp with either light, but I bought the reef brite attachment for my 2 XR30 Radions. Should come in this week. Ill let you know how they are when it comes in
 
Evening

i have been checking out actinic bars. I was looking at reefbrite but went with SN reef. Have not gotten them yet but look like they have the highest par and they use Cree diodes. Great prices too.

Thanks will check them out
 
https://orphek.com/led/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/OR120-90-60-UV-Violet-led-layout-and-spectrum.jpgOrphek is more violet-y than the reefbrites led's w/ a dash of UV.
https://sbreeflights.com/sbar-supplemental-lights/18-26-sbar-supplemental-5050-bar-lights.htmlsbreefs goes down to 420..little real UV.
.
Reefbrite "actinic"..

rbact.JPG


Cheapest and most stable source of violet +UV is tubes but most of those only have a minor amount of true UV.
Reefbrite t5..
rbtube.JPG

I picked up an Aquatic Life T5 today so will look into the ReefBrite tubes. How do these compare to ATI Actinic?
 
I have the 26 hooked up to one of my hydras. I’m pretty happy so far. Only downside so far is more wires to hide.
 
I don't have much exp with either light, but I bought the reef brite attachment for my 2 XR30 Radions. Should come in this week. Ill let you know how they are when it comes in

Thanks, be interested to hear what you think. Are you mostly SPS?
 
I picked up an Aquatic Life T5 today so will look into the ReefBrite tubes. How do these compare to ATI Actinic?
ati_T5_actinic__31402.1452874349.1280.1280__32606.1497402482.500.750.jpg
 

TOP 10 Trending Threads

WHICH TYPE OF MISTAKE TAUGHT YOU YOUR MOST EXPENSIVE REEFKEEPING LESSON?

  • Moving too quickly or adding too much at once

    Votes: 12 34.3%
  • Skipping—or shortening—quarantine or dipping

    Votes: 5 14.3%
  • Buying the wrong equipment the first time

    Votes: 5 14.3%
  • Ignoring maintenance, warning signs, or redundancy

    Votes: 11 31.4%
  • Chasing numbers or making too many changes

    Votes: 3 8.6%
  • Choosing incompatible fish, corals, or invertebrates

    Votes: 5 14.3%
  • Poor aquascaping or tank-design decisions

    Votes: 3 8.6%
  • Failing to research an animal’s needs

    Votes: 1 2.9%
  • Trusting bad advice

    Votes: 4 11.4%
  • Doing something on the tank when you should've gone to bed

    Votes: 5 14.3%
  • Something else—tell us below

    Votes: 4 11.4%
  • I’m still waiting for my first expensive lesson!

    Votes: 3 8.6%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new