Light upgrade

[jp_75]

I’m going to swap by lights today and wonder if i should match intensity . Basically i have Radion 4 and going to put 5 . Gen 5 are stronger from what i heard.
Right now i run AB+ with point intensity at 70% and schedule intensity at 85%
Thx

 

[vetteguy53081]

I’m going to swap by lights today and wonder if i should match intensity . Basically i have Radion 4 and going to put 5 . Gen 5 are stronger from what i heard.
Right now i run AB+ with point intensity at 70% and schedule intensity at 85%
Thx

Start a little lower and ramp up as to not shock the system with bright light up front

 

[blaxsun]

I’m going to swap by lights today and wonder if i should match intensity . Basically i have Radion 4 and going to put 5 . Gen 5 are stronger from what i heard.
Right now i run AB+ with point intensity at 70% and schedule intensity at 85% Thx

I run my G5s at 70-75% schedule intensity.

 

[jp_75]

70-75% on sps only?
What is the good start? 50%?

 

[blaxsun]

70-75% on sps only?
What is the good start? 50%?

Mixed reef, including SPS. You can start at 50%, sure. From what I remember the G5s are about 50% more intense than the G4s. If you have access to a PAR meter you can take readings before you upgrade the lights.