Question about a Radion XR30

[Jaysushi]

I have a question about the Radion XR30. Is a single light sufficient at lighting a tank that is 30” long x 18” wide by 18” tall?

I plan on also using the diffuser and the mount will be the RMS tank mount. Could I get by with just the regular XR30 instead of a Pro?

 

[hijinks7]

Depends on the coral you want to keep in the tank

 

[Jaysushi]

Forgot to mention that, I keep a mixed reef, with a few sps corals. I plan to add more sps corals and eventually go dominant.
I'm not sure if a Radion XR30 non-pro with a diffuser would be enough.

 

[Highgrade]

It will work if the light is higher up. The RMS mount will limit the spread to about 24in. Two XR15 would work better with the RMS.

 

[Jaysushi]

@Highgrade That is good to hear! Because I was looking into getting two XR15's to help spread the lighting.
I'm currently using 2 AI Prime HDs right now.

 

[Highgrade]

@Highgrade That is good to hear! Because I was looking into getting two XR15's to help spread the lighting.
I'm currently using 2 AI Prime HDs right now.

I have two AI primes over an IM30L and it is a similar footprint to yours. They work great. The Primes are plenty light for a mixed SPS/LPS tank.

 

[Jaysushi]

@Highgrade You think I should keep the two Primes then? Because I plan to pick up more sps later down the road and become sps dominant.

 

[Highgrade]

@Highgrade You think I should keep the two Primes then? Because I plan to pick up more sps later down the road and become sps dominant.

You can’t go wrong with with either. Personally the Radions are the way to go IMO.

 

[Jaysushi]

@Highgrade sweet! I appreciate it. I will be picking up two XR15's soon then.