Did the G6 come with more leds in different positions?
I answered this question: "Do you think that the G6 optical plate would give the G5 the better spread?"
Wow because that response was super helpful and polite. You could have not responded and contributed exactly what you did here.
I thought the same but was wondering if I was taking his response. Personally. Didn’t feel the response was very R2R-like but there’s all types right? Thanks @Manny'sReef
Yeah that’s what I was thinking so I was wondering if anyone had previously tried the swap. I can’t afford the upgrade right now and honestly I doubt I’d spend on that but I’d definitely spend more on the Optic plate if Ecotech would sell it. Kinda like buying a diffuser
The Radion mount isn’t very accommodating beyond 8 or 9 inches but I get you.
Yeah that's why I mentioned how they were mounted, I am using the Radion arms on 2 xr15 g5's as well and you are basically stuck at that height. unfortunately the par is a lot to be desired on these lights as well. I may have to add a 3rd to a 35.5 long tank
Sorry I answered the question: "Do you think that the G6 optical plate would give the G5 the better spread?" I said 'No'. That was my opinion. LOL. Most of the time people say my answer was too long. From what I've read, seen - I would not buy a G6 over a G5 because of 'spread'. As to the number of LED's - which was the second question - I didn't count them. I merely tried to answer the OP's question. I gave my opinion. If other people feel differently - all good. No debate here.
Since you wanted a longer answer - and my guess is that few people would know the answer to your question - and Since - I am not sure you can use the G6 optical plate on the G5 - Though - I have read about people trying it. I would strongly suggest you contact Echotech support - who could give a more intelligent complete (though potentially biased answer)... It also depends on the size of your tank whether there would be a difference. I'm not a big fan of XR15's - of any type - I chose the 30's - except for freshwater. As others have said - to get the amount of light you (possibly - don't know the size of tank) want you will likely need more XR15's than 30's - and I do not believe that the G6 plate will help this issue. Again its just my opinion... Best of luck with your light.
I find that the par numbers claimed by BRS are over hyped by a lot. I used my seneye and honestly, unless I close to max it, the par numbers are rather low imho.
Exactly, I finally started to use a par meter Apogee 510 and was surprised how low it was. I had them at 60% intensity and now have them in acclimation mode getting them up to 90% to get around the par I want but will still probably have to add a 3rd light or a t5 hybrid down the road.
