How many Radion G6 for Waterbox 50.3

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Hi all,

I recently bought a Waterbox 50.3 and I was wondering how many Radion XR 30 G6 I would need for that system.
The tank will be mainly dominated by Hammers and Torches.
I also have 2 AI Prime HD16, however, I don't think those will make the colors pop as much as the Radion. Maybe I'm wrong.

Thanks!!!
 

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With what you are keeping, 1 XR30 G6 would be more than enough but the 2 AI Prime HD16 would provide a better coverage. I believe the AI prime would still give you very good colors with the proper programing. I would just use the AI Primes for now and use the money you saved (almost 1k) on stocking your tank.
 
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With what you are keeping, 1 would be more than enough. But the 2 AI Prime HD16 would provide a better coverage. I believe the AI prime would still give you very good colors
I agree with the coverage with the two AI Prime and the colors are not bad. However, I already have one AI Prime on a smaller system and no matter what combination of parameters I do, I can't never get the same coloration I saw on my LFS where they have the Radions. I think the colors look more intense under those lights. Is there something missing on the AI Prime that the Radion has?
 

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I agree with the coverage with the two AI Prime and the colors are not bad. However, I already have one AI Prime on a smaller system and no matter what combination of parameters I do, I can't never get the same coloration I saw on my LFS where they have the Radions. I think the colors look more intense under those lights. Is there something missing on the AI Prime that the Radion has?
Assuming your LFS has the Pro version for an apple to apple comparison, then the Radions has twice the number of RB and UV LED than the AI which could contribute to the pop or intensity. You could lower the whites or jack up the blues to get a similar effect but like you said, would be hard to get the same coloration.

I would look into AI blades Glow to give your tank more pop and still keeping within the AI family/app. and still be cheaper than buying a Radion.
 
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Assuming your LFS has the Pro version for an apple to apple comparison, then the Radions has twice the number of RB and UV LED than the AI which could contribute to the pop or intensity. You could lower the whites or jack up the blues to get a similar effect but like you said, would be hard to get the same coloration.

I would look into AI blades Glow to give your tank more pop and still keeping within the AI family/app. and still be cheaper than buying a Radion.
Interesting. I ever tthought about the AI Blades. I'll look into it. Thanks!
 

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I have a WB 50.3 currently with one radion XR30. I'm wanting to add another one to help with some shadowing.

I got an AI blade 21" from the black Friday giveaway on BRS and was thinking about using that. But I would likely need another one and I can get a used Gen5 pro for not much more and have a cleaner look in the end
 

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IMO I would go with 2x XR15 instead to create more coverage. I think it would run you $60 more and be a better solution.
 

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