Radion Xr 15 Biocube 29 Acclimation And Install

[Ryan’s Reef]

Upgraded my lighting to the Radion. For installation was simply going to drill through the hood and place it on top. Would starting at 25% and working up to 45% over 3 to 4 weeks be appropriate for acclimation? Not sure if sure go higher but seeing lots of posts about over doing it and losing corals. I am planning on using one of the pre set schedules. Any thoughts?

Current corals:
Duncan
Hammer
Zoas and Palys
Open brain
Maze brain
Flowerpot
Mushrooms
Leathers
Xenia
Acan

 

[Copperkills]

My initial thoughts is that it would be too close to the water, probably better to remove the top and use the RMS mount.

 

[Kyle1970]

Agreed
Likely need to be up 6-8 inches off water for good coverage.

 

[Ryan’s Reef]

Was hoping to just keep the hood as my fish are jumpers. I upgraded my lighting last year from the stock lighting to an led retro fit kit that didn’t last. Worked great and corals we’re happy until it died. Figured if I drilled a hole through the top, the Radion could sit up there and would still be a little higher than the other LED’s were. They LED’s may have been spread out a little more but not much. I have not had any experience with these units but figured I just keep the intensity on the lower end?

 

[TORX]

You definitely want to go higher. Get a mesh lid.
With a radion that close and tank that size you probably never want to go over 15-20% max

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