Would I actually gain par?

[Derrick0580]

Now I know that technically side by side the radion g5 puts out more par than the g6. However my g5’s are running just the blues, violets, uv, and a very small amount of white. If I were to get the g6 upgrade boards could I theoretically gain par since the light channels I have at zero aren’t in the light and therefore have more physical leds running?

 

[blaxsun]

I don't think so. The increased spread on the G6 actually diminishes overall PAR. At least if we're talking the same number of LEDs active.

 

[Derrick0580]

I’m talking as in being able to have more of the light actually lit up.

 

[Acros]

Depending on the tank size and the number of lights, you must be fine. Even if it is a 24” cube with 1 XR30, you should be able to get enough light with G5 or G6, Pro or Blue.

XR30 G5 Pro - 60 blue/violet/UV LEDs
XR30 G6 Pro - 64 blue/violet/UV LEDs

XR30 G5 Blue - 78 blue/violet/UV LEDs
XR30 G6 Blue - 86 blue/violet/UV LEDs

Looking at the numbers above, if you want more blue and PAR, the only sensible upgrade is from an XR30 G5 Pro to XR30 G6 Blue.

 

[Derrick0580]

3 xr15’s over a 48x24x24 120 planet rimless

 

[Acros]

If they are Pros, upgrade to Blue might make sense.

Are you growing acros or LPS?

 

[Derrick0580]

I am running blues currently and I have a mixed tank. Softies, lps, and sps. Everything is doing great, but lights are pushing pretty hard, thought maybe upgrade 3 g5 to g6 and add 1 more to the tank and run all at a lower percentage to achieve same or slightly higher par.

 

[Acros]

The better and cheaper idea might be to add a 4th G5 Blue. That should provide to ample PAR.