XR15s?

[Lavey29]

I have the same size tank. 36x22x22 Mixed reef SPS dominant. I run 2 XR15 lights at 100% intensity just to barely get enough par in the tank. They are weak lights. You can try 3 XR15s or 2 XR30s for better results.

 

[eggie]

Say i did go ahead and buy the xr30s? Do you think that its over kill just for lps and softies? Seems like they might make the most sense after reading all these comments.

Theres Lps that like light and honestly XR15 wont provide the sufficient Like and coverage for that tank
XR30 will and you could even run them at lower % Were the XR15 would have to be crank 80% or more

Also you might want to check Reefi Uno Pros they put more power

 

[get-salty]

well technically, he can get away with just 2 xr15s. just mount them closer to the tank. say... 8" from surface (?)

 

[eggie]

I think its overkill but then again, I'm the only one that asked you what you were planning on keeping.

This is true the issue is , once the tank it going fine we want SPS so badly

 

[Rocks reef]

sorry what is fts ? lol

Full tank shot .... a picture of your tank

 

[Rocks reef]

I think its overkill but then again, I'm the only one that asked you what you were planning on keeping.

It's not overkill. I'd rather have the option of turning down the XR30s than to have the XR15s maxed out and not be able to go any farther.

 

[get-salty]

too many choices huh lol.
just get one of each 1 xr15, 1 xr30, and 1 kessil . done.

 

[Rocks reef]

Not to derail the OPs thread, but what tank is that?

 

[RoanokeReef]

It's not overkill. I'd rather have the option of turning down the XR30s than to have the XR15s maxed out and not be able to go any farther.

But he's happy with the Primes and the XR15s are an upgrade for sure. Even more so if he gets the XR15's down to 9" instead of 1' mounting. Especially when going to XR30 is $1K more.

 

[get-salty]

Not to derail the OPs thread, but what tank is that?

Waterbox 125.4

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/infinia-frag-125-4-aquarium-system-78-gallons-waterbox.html

 

[Reef Jedi]

I run 4 XR15 G6 pros on a Red Sea P500. My par ranges 150 on sand bed up to 500 at top of rocks. They have the best optics on the market with color blend in my opinion. I’m growing everything in a mixed reef and coralline everywhere. I was running 3 of them for a while but adding the 4th really shot those par numbers up.

 

[Rocks reef]

But he's happy with the Primes and the XR15s are an upgrade for sure. Even more so if he gets the XR15's down to 9" instead of 1' mounting. Especially when going to XR30 is $1K more.

I completely understand sir. I was just sharing my thoughts.

 

[RoanokeReef]

I completely understand sir. I was just sharing my thoughts.

I'm just cranky this morning , my apologies.

 

[Rocks reef]

Waterbox 125.4

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/infinia-frag-125-4-aquarium-system-78-gallons-waterbox.html

That's going to be my next purchase and make it a frag tank. I'm setting up a custom Glasscages right now. 48x24x20. Kind of middle ground between 'shallow' and a normal 24" deep.

 

[RoanokeReef]

Waterbox 125.4

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/infinia-frag-125-4-aquarium-system-78-gallons-waterbox.html

Those dimensions are killer.

 

[eggie]

I wish I could of gotten 2 XR30 when I started this tank. But I went from XR15 to T5. I preferred PAR for growth over the corals just glowing.

 

[Rocks reef]

I'm just cranky this morning , my apologies.

You need a Snickers bar brother? Hangry? That's what R2R is for my friend. It's to have conversation, talk about things, bounce ideas off each other, share and gather information and <drum roll> make great acquaintances...

 

[Rocks reef]

Those dimensions are killer.

Agree.

Sorry OP for derailing your thread brother. We are still here to help, just may side track a tad.

 

[RoanokeReef]

You need a Snickers bar brother? Hangry? That's what R2R is for my friend. It's to have conversation, talk about things, bounce ideas off each other, share and gather information and <drum roll> make great acquaintances...

Even better than the snickers is my battlebox out for delivery!

 

[Rocks reef]

I run 4 XR15 G6 pros on a Red Sea P500. My par ranges 150 on sand bed up to 500 at top of rocks. They have the best optics on the market with color blend in my opinion. I’m growing everything in a mixed reef and coralline everywhere. I was running 3 of them for a while but adding the 4th really shot those par numbers up.

Helps to even out coverage and reduce shadowing as well. Tank looks great BTW