Radion G5 Blue Mounting Height

[WVReefJunkie]

Hello Reefers, Iam in the middle of a tank build and was wanting a mounting height recommendation of a 315 gallon sps tank? The tank is a 72.5Lx36.5Wx28H CDA tank, it will have three Radion G5 Blue light fixtures for it. What height would be recommended for SPS corals and spread to cover a thirty six wide system? Thanks!

 

[OnPointCorals Verified Sponsor]

I wouldn’t think 3 g5 radions would be enough for a 72x36 sps tank. You need 4 maybe 5 oriented front to back.

 

[dadnjesse]

I agree 3 Radions on that size tank for Sps is not enough light.

 

[TX_Punisher]

I’ll be putting mine 8-10” awl. 36” width is tricky to light. Either live with the shadows in the back or perhaps add some xr15 or T5. 42-48” wide would be easier. Two rows of xr30 would be money. Probably why if I ever build a tank it will be 40”+ wide but you have to have the perfect spot for that width.

Have you updated and fired up the lights yet?

 

[WVReefJunkie]

Iam getting the tank and lights tomorrow, it has been a wait for sure,ordered the tank around Christmas! I tore out a bedroom in my house that had the 220 gallon six year tank in, and added a filtration room for my next build. Here is a pic of tank, sump, filtration room and stand.

 

[Billldg]

I am in the process of upgrading. I am upgrading to a 72x30x24 tank. I plan on running an Aquatic Life hybrid with 5 XR15 G5 blues. I agree that 3 xr15's are not enough for SPS. If you only plan on going with LED's, then I would recommend 5 or 6 XR30's at least to start. I like my current hybrid system, and will be going with a similar setup as the hybrid T5's have a wider focal point than any LED. To get the same wide focal point you have to have twice as many LED's.