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For regular 40 gallon breeder (I want mostly LPS), how many XR15's would I need? Length of tank is 36 inches and depth is 16 inches. Thanks!
No, sir, it doesn’t have to be. I’m open to advice and/or suggestions. I’m reading up on Noopsyche as well. I’m only about 10 months into my first reef tank (taking these very slowly). Sometimes it seems like the more I read and research the less knowledgeable I become. There’s so much! LolYou'd need 2.. I have 3 on a 48 inch tank.
I don't use the diffuser; don't like the look and the Gen. 6 don't really need it in my opinion.
As for the mounting height, mine are 10" off the water.
.... does it have to be Radions?
Thank you for that wealth of information. I assure you, I am reading, researching, and also depending on all of you with years of experience every step of this journey.I think two would be good. I have diffusers but I run gen 4 xr15. Since your open to alternatives I would recomend researching a bit. A daunting task when it comes to lighting.
I have 3 gen4 xr15 that I've been running for years. Good lights but IMO there are better alternatives.
I have been running 6 Noopsyche over my 6ft 180g for about 10 months and couldn't be happier with the results. 2 would be good over a 40g breeder. The app isn't the greatest but for a sub $200 light I can't complain. There are some concerns with the power supply being shipped with the Noopsyche K7 lights recently so I would suggest looking through that thread first if you consider them. My 180 is a mixed reef I have in my aquarium showcase if you want to see the livestock.
I also have 2 reefbreeders photons over 2 other tanks. I'm very happy with those as well. I also like the app better than Mobius. The nice thing about the photons is they are panel vs Puck style so they don't have all the light spill that I get with the Noopsyche. The Noopsyche are in a canopy so it's not an issue. No canopy and I would need shades.
JMO but a photon 36 would be perfect over a 40g breeder and would grow pretty much anything you want. Also the lights ship with tank mounts and hanging mounts so that saves a little money.
Good luck deciding, I'm sure you'll get a lot of varying opinions
Lol…I honestly do not have a set budget. Lights are just the next move I need to make before introducing my first frags.Not sure what budget you are working with, but if you are considering Radions, chances are that money is not the main concern
What livestock are you planning on adding to your tank?
Makes sense.On some lights, by installing a diffuser you will blend and diffuse the entire cluster of led channels into one uniform spectrum resulting in a more natural shimmer and elimination of the disco ball effect (visible different colours of LED on the sand)
I have not experienced it being an issue on the Radion G.6 that I am using though but some people prefer the look - and some lights just do need them!
.. it's something you don't want to have Make a nice cup of whatever you like to drink, put your feet your feet up and have a look at this video.Makes sense.
Bonus because I’ve been wondering exactly what that “disco ball” affect people talk about actually was.
Thank you!
On some lights, by installing a diffuser you will blend and diffuse the entire cluster of led channels into one uniform spectrum resulting in a more natural shimmer and elimination of the disco ball effect (visible different colours of LED on the sand)
I have not experienced it being an issue on the Radion G.6 that I am using though but some people prefer the look - and some lights just do need them!
I have a very basic beginner tank. No sump. Seachem’s Tidal 75 HOB with filter floss, purigen, and Seachem’s bio media that comes with the filter. My skimmer is the Reef Octopus Classic 1000.Not sure what budget you are working with, but if you are considering Radions, chances are that money is not the main concern
What livestock are you planning on adding to your tank?
If you get new g6 xr15's they changed the lenses for full spread no defuser neededThank you for that wealth of information. I assure you, I am reading, researching, and also depending on all of you with years of experience every step of this journey.
For my analytical brain and desire to learn, slow and steady is going to be my best path.
I’m grateful for all of you that take the time out of your day to share feedback and guidance with me. I’m okay being a newb. I’m not okay annoying people with the same questions they’ve been asked over and over again. I’m not afraid of the research at all. If left to my own accord, I would read everything in digital or print that I could get my hands on.
At some point I have to just take the next step and slowly start introducing my first frags. I’m never going to feel fully “prepared.” And the value of knowledge gained via actual experience is priceless.
Another stupid question…what does a diffuser actually do?
That little power head in the back corner is what I use to blow out trapped detritus and leftover foodI have a very basic beginner tank. No sump. Seachem’s Tidal 75 HOB with filter floss, purigen, and Seachem’s bio media that comes with the filter. My skimmer is the Reef Octopus Classic 1000.
I have two Jebao SOW-4’s.
That’s about it. Oh and the light currently is a cheap led from Amazon, for looks only of course.
Making notes. Thank you!I have 2 gen 5 XR15 lights on my tank and I run 100% intensity on AB plus program. Tank is 36 inches wide. I run diffusers but you don't need them with gen 6 lights because they are already built in.
My tank is mixed reef with about 38 SPS corals. XR15 lights are very weak par lights. My tank dimensions are 36x22x22.Making notes. Thank you!