Radion XR30 gen 4 or gen 5

[leen.tu]

Hi, I wanted to ask if I should buy radion's XR30 gen 4 for a good price or wait to find a good prices G5 I tried to know what is the difference but couldn't I'm new to the hobby please help out

thank you

 

[blaxsun]

G5s are fairly superior to the G4s.

 

[paul01609]

Both grow coral

 

[blaxsun]

Both grow coral

Yes, but a G5 is a better long-term investment - especially if you can snag one on sale.

 

[leen.tu]

Yes, but a G5 is a better long-term investment - especially if you can snag one on sale.

For 350 4G xr30 would u go for it?

 

[blaxsun]

For 350 4G xr30 would u go for it?

That would depend on the size of tank and if one light would do it. Does it also come with a ReefLink or do you have to buy that separately?

 

[leen.tu]

That would depend on the size of tank and if one light would do it. Does it also come with a ReefLink or do you have to buy that separately?

Not sure about the link i didn't ask i have 6 ft wide tank so i think i need 3 and the guy has 3

 

[blaxsun]

Not sure about the link i didn't ask i have 6 ft wide tank so i think i need 3 and the guy has 3

3 will work. To connect wirelessly I believe you also need the ReefLink module.

 

[ColoredRock]

You can also install it on your laptop and then plug in via usb.. set it and forget it.. might be the best safety feature, right?

 

[Yazreef]

Why don't you get 3 xr30 G4 pros that are Mobius ready. Thant should be more than enough to grow anything you want.

 

[Yazreef]

I wouldn't spend no more than 250 to 300 on them. Deal pop out here and there in the marketplace.

 

[leen.tu]

Im getting 3 mobious ready XR30 with arms for 1050$ its not a good deal?

 

[jDoSe]

Im getting 3 mobious ready XR30 with arms for 1050$ its not a good deal?

If they are the single arms, they are trash, but if it’s a rail then you are good. The single arms will tilt/lean forward at an angle that makes your fixtures look broken.

if you want to use single arms wait for the 3rd party neptune sky mount and use those for your radions.

It’s not a bad deal, but isn’t a fantastic deal (depending on price you could get G5s for). The G5s will have mobius wifi. The G4s may not (probably not, but ecotech won’t share details). If you are new, I would get the significantly cheaper option until you know what you really want. The G4 lights themselves are good.

Also, you have to consider the price of diffusers if you want them. The G4 diffusers cost more and are more complicated to install (but not hard). The G5s just snap on.

 

[ColoredRock]

single arms

are hard to make uniform.. and look right IMHO ...to many variables. Has nothing to do with the mount as much as trying to set them all the right size, spread..etc..

 

[leen.tu]

are hard to make uniform.. and look right IMHO ...to many variables. Has nothing to do with the mount as much as trying to set them all the right size, spread..etc..

Thank you so much for all the help
Can you send me links to what i can buy for mounting?

 

[ColoredRock]

Thank you so much for all the help
Can you send me links to what i can buy for mounting?

the g5 mounts are backward compatible.... not sure about 3rd party options.