Ecotech Marine Radion XR15 G5 Pro vs Blue

Ecotech marine radion G5 Pro or the Blue? Which one is right for you?
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[@adamschaafsma5839]

Thanks for the side by side! Enlightening!

[@fellowreefer]

I can’t believe you didn’t go blind by the end of this video. As I remember when I accidentally turned on the G4 PRO and was staring at the light and that light had me blind for a few seconds. But as always Dev that’s great info and comparison of the two lights..

[@ReefDudes]

Haha yes they are bright!!!!

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

Love all the info coming out on these lights! Thank you!

[@ReefDudes]

Welcome! they are pretty sweet lights!

[@spicyreef]

Love BOTH ur channels!

[@northernreefer1614]

Thanks for all the details, you covered all my questions about the lights :)

[@okelliesfarm]

Thank you Devin was having such a hard time deciding and you made it easy to see the difference. Thanks so much .great job !!!🙂

[@ReefDudes]

Your most welcome! Which model did you decide on?!

[@okelliesfarm]

Decided on the pro thank you for the help

[@ReefDudes]

@@okelliesfarm good choice!

[@raisethereef]

I would really like to see you move them to the ends and then pump both up to 100% and snap a pic for reference. That way we can see the difference. Being side by side might be a little too close since they will want to blend slightly and that can skew the human eye.

[@ReefDudes]

Ill prob just unplug one at a time and snap a pic then show side by side.. tricky to do with the camera trying to compensate to show true to life

[@ghost61]

Thanks for the video. Devin AWESOME job like always

[@ReefDudes]

Thank you! :D

[@Mike__B]

I think you were mixing up the pro/blue when looking at the individual colors as limes are on the blue, and greens are on the pro. That said good review, I wish I could just take one of each home and see how they look over MY tank in particular to decide.

[@Val_Halla777]

Nice job Dev! Awesome review vid.

[@ThomasBReef]

Side by side of them both at 100% all channels over the tank :)

[@ReefDudes]

Ill snap a pic of that later :)

[@michaelbalsley6041]

Extremely Helpful !!! Thank you for doing this!! Going with the Blues. Awesome content !!

[@ReefDudes]

Your most welcome. Happy to hear it helped

[@AJ-bi6ns]

I’ve been running XR30 Blues since their release, but recently really considering swapping over to pros. Had Radions since Gen3 and always AB but I can’t help but feel the Blues AB is over poweringly blue

[@xNihilObstat]

@ReefDudes When do we get your new schedule? I loved using your old ecosmartlive schedule you released!

[@ReefDudes]

I shall see if i can find a way to share it :)

[@xNihilObstat]

@@ReefDudes Thank you so much! How are you liking the pros so far? I ended up turning up my warm whites a little on the AB+ and the visual look of it just blows my mind. Big step up from the G4's I feel.

[@ReefDudes]

xNihilObstat I love them. I love that I can have a whiter crisper look for part of the day and still have that vibrant color pop from my corals. It’s a very nice look! I think I’ll make a video and share my schedule this week. I have had lots ask me for it

[@kentaforever1226]

Nice tank..size¿??with Only 2 plafo ...before to put the other 2 plafo ...nice really nice

[@michaelherndon1444]

Hey I like your videos DUDE ! So nice not be yelled at by Randy at BRS although I like BRS videos I prefer your mellow voice !

[@ReefDudes]

Haha thank you!

[@melaniesimpson6322]

Thanks Dev...great info...Think I'll go for the blues on my next tank!!

[@ReefDudes]

happy to help!

[@MikeLemming]

Great video Dev. I still don’t know which ones to buy though! Lol

[@ReefDudes]

Haha yes. If you are all about the blue light go for blues. If you appreciate whiter crisp look as well as the black light party blues then for the pros. Gives you a little more flexibility with the best of both worlds.

[@MikeLemming]

@@ReefDudes I ended up buying the pro’s. Thanks for the video good sir!

[@ReefDudes]

​ @Mike Lemming Excellent choice! Thats why i went with too.. your most welcome :)

[@gabesreef]

Very good review

[@Kpoole35]

Personally I prefer the AI Hydras for the ease of use in the app and the hyperdrive capabilities, and of course a friendly price.

[@nipunmahajan]

Hey Devin, finally got the XR15 pro, after your review. Great light. Investing into the future. Still at a 40 gallon. Will upgrade to a 60-100 gallon shallow reef next.

[@ReefDudes]

Best part is it can grow with you and you won’t have to upgrade it later!

[@ignacioangel232]

How many radions XR15 Blue G5 do you think i need for a mixed reef tank that is (L) 91in x (W) 28in x (H) 22in ?

[@jasonkearns3330]

Great video as always! If you had a 4x2x2 SPS only tank, would you go with 3 XR15s or 2 XR30s? G5’s of course!

[@dramad2974]

3x xr30s for full sps, 2 will do it but 3 would even that high par all the way across. I have 2 of the new blues on a 4'x28"×16" and it is plenty at 40%. Super bright

[@ReefDudes]

At 24 deep you kinda right on the line of going either way. Really either option will work well! I

[@ttspeedster8930]

Think I’m goin with the blues…..thanks for helping me make my decision for my 194 gallon custom build tank😎💯👍🏾🔥…..new sub

[@ReefDudes]

Happy to help! welcome to the channel :)

[@Carlos23reef]

Nice 👍 Deven

[@michaelisakov1108]

Using all channels on 100% on a g5 blue still looks white not blue with all presets including the AB+ presets. What are the best settings to achieve a blue look on the G5 Blue lights?

[@jmotanks8960]

I wanna enjoy fish as well as the coral

[@ReefDudes]

I’m with you!

[@karennation3580]

I cant decide! LOL. I love the blue in the evening and whitter in the afternoon, but the blus plus program is known for growing corals fast and all i have is frags! I also like the fact that blue has 2 colors that pro dosnt and thats the cyan and several of the big names are using cyan now. I know you said you can get pro to do blue plus and you can get a crisp whiter out of blue but seems there wil be difference like lime and cyan. I heard lime takes the place of white as well. I really feel the blue has to much blue and not enough white and pro has to much white and not enough blue and cyan, lime. They could have taken the best of both and made one great light! I would love to try both out and return one but not suppose to do that lol and I could get stuck with one! I am surprised you choose pro being you run ab plus

[@ReefDudes]

If you like the whiter look in the day get the pros. It gives you a cool crisp white while still getting nice vibrant colors.. its a great look . I have it go to more an AB+ later in the day :)

[@johnbishop1914]

I would get the pro so i could use the red to catch my fish!

[@mradams5455]

What do you like best pro or Blue ? Thanks

[@ReefDudes]

I went with pros

[@alexandravivaldi9993]

Thank you for putting up the video, I got the xr30 blue was trying to adjust colors with xr30 gen 4 I was having hard time I got a end up selling my gen 4 n get a another blue my sps not doing that good, I use to use AI 52 my sps like that since I sold the 52 and got this blue they are dieing what type of tank you got RedSea reefer 525 xl I got the same tank really nice running fugium another section I am running a calcium reactor

[@ReefDudes]

Corals don’t like change and tend to take a bit to adapt. Did you match the par when you swapped lights?

[@alexandravivaldi9993]

ReefDudes as you know the G5’s setting you cannot match tent to have more blue yes I set it exactly almost

[@aquaman0167]

I enjoyed the setup demonstration. I’m using Red Sea’s ReefLED 90 and the set up is terrible.

[@MoreThanCars]

What intensity are you running your lights at? Do you know the PAR level you are delivering? Thanks 🙏

[@andrew5762]

Hi Devon do you notice the fans coming on , and if so are they loud .Keep up the good work 😃👍

[@ReefDudes]

if your within 1-3' ish you can notice it if your paying attention. You also so have the option to set a max fan speed if you want to force it to be quieter too :)

[@andrew5762]

ReefDudes many thanks for the quick reply Deven I’m now considering Red Sea 90s as ease of plug in and go 🤣Looking forward to a vid on these 😃 cheers Andy UK

[@danchac01]

Thanks for the video man👍

[@jeffribicki8296]

What Aquarium is that? Also That mount What is it I have the reefer 650 pen. and that be great for it. Also 3 xr15 g5 sound right or should I opt for 4? Tank is 63 long

[@ReefDudes]

Waterbox 7225. Diy light bar. I have done a few videos on it. Start with 3 and you can always add another later :)

[@deadbrother5355]

My man you have your graphic over the blue the whole time.

[@BlueCarbonReefing]

I love the side by side comparison. I am a blue man myself.. 🤣👍

[@ReefDudes]

I think many are! hehe.. last year i would have been..now i lean towards a bit white..atleast for part of the day..but still appreciate both!

[@aquanuty]

Super!!!😉👍🏻

[@tomengland5082]

Its interesting you can use the old mounts, I actually prefer the look of the older ones, if you use previous mounts on the 15s would it void warranty at all?

[@ReefDudes]

Nope, they have an air gap for the fan as the 4th gen had it on top too! only the XR30 that you cant since it blocks the fan

[@prestieb]

Great video Devin. You did an excellent job of comparing the differences between the two versions as well as outlined the different applications that would favor one fixture over the other. Top shelf video work as always so thanks for sharing.

[@ReefDudes]

Thanks Brandon!

[@arlocameron7642]

I know im randomly asking but does someone know a way to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb lost the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me!

[@issacmilo5055]

@Arlo Cameron instablaster :)

[@arlocameron7642]

@Issac Milo Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@battyjoe]

If you have a hybrid T5 system possibly worth getting the Blue because you can have 100% power usage and add in the white with the T5 in the daytime or as needed......

[@ReefDudes]

I had all blue plus in my noopayche hybrid on my lagoon

[@battyjoe]

ReefDudes I have AI52HD over my WaterBox supplemented with 4x 80W T5. When all this crisis is over I intend to swap out the AI52s (they are a good few years old now) and add the Radion XR15 G5 Blues and the whites added via the T5. Best of both world..... in my opinion anyway

[@peach0221]

Thank you for sharing, are you thinking of doing a par reading for your tank?

[@ReefDudes]

I could test individually if requested. I’ll get my tank fully dilated in once they all match. I have them evens as I can for now with 4 diff models on there!

[@peach0221]

​@@ReefDudes ok cool, I'm more just looking if 4 XR15's can provide plenty of par on a 6 foot reef and save some money over G5's on a future tank. So we can expect a video on par measurements once you have the same 4 units?

[@JetSpeedSocial]

About 8 inches from the top of the water for the par of 200 avg all the way around on a 2x2 foot tank

[@MostovoyAS]

What is the name of your lamp bracket? And where did you buy one?

[@ReefDudes]

DIY. I’m building a new one. May shoot a video on it tomorrow :)

[@andrew5762]

Hi matey I’ve got Redsea90s x2 4ft x18inc x24inch depth in your view would I be wasting my money going for G15s 🤷🏻‍♂️😀👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DG-ee9im]

Hi, can u show us more on the mounting bracket? How did you mount them on that bar?

[@RWAquariumPages]

love this video and i want to upgrade to all xr30's g5. i'm binge watching all your videos but did you do one on that custom light mount. im very curious on it

[@ReefDudes]

I sure did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDbfIScpNefnJI

[@marsaquariums8843]

cool!

[@kenthoang2202]

the handle & bracket don't come with it right? we have to buy it separately?

[@ReefDudes]

Yep. Mounting is separate I made my own mount so didn’t get them

[@fishnugget11]

Which would you choose if using a hybrid t5 fixture with xr30. Would you use bluer bulbs in t5 and whiter in led or vice versa.

[@TLASPEK]

I am doing a DIY and I need to use x-bracket G4 for G5 XR15 light. Will it fit and okay to use for long term?

[@ReefDudes]

Yep either work!

[@pannatatkittitanasuan9533]

How many light do I need for a 28*28*16 inches tank? Thanks for answering

[@Floridacop911]

3 foot tank gonna buy 2 X-ray blue what distance part should I put the lights

[@truebluereef419]

What app are you using to control the lights?

[@ReefDudes]

Mobius

[@irishlad7458]

Do you need home WiFi to run the app

[@ReefDudes]

Nope. It uses Bluetooth on your phone

[@1cubsfan4life]

Would 2 (pro) work on a all sps 40br?? Need par all the way to the bottom

[@ReefDudes]

2 would be perfect

[@jimmytaechaubol1441]

Great video! Did you any difference in growth or coloration of your corals

[@ReefDudes]

Only had them a few weeks so far to to early for that. But either one will have no issue growing coral!

[@jimmytaechaubol1441]

ReefDudes thank you! How often and how much water change do you do?

[@ryanfrey4517]

What kind of tank do you have?

[@ReefDudes]

Waterbox 7225

[@PazLeBon]

cool

[@chaitern6075]

Do the fans turn on by itself when it heats up?

[@ReefDudes]

They sure do

[@dramad2974]

Be sure to Check those black screw in the lens area t20 torx bit. Heard people having clicking issues with those screws being loose.

[@ReefDudes]

Strange. No ticking here

[@dramad2974]

@@ReefDudes just a rumor I hear people are having. I have 2 of the 30s and no problem here either. Just spreading rumors🤣🤣 , sharing in the event you hear any clicking every minute or so. I believe there is a thread in r2r regarding some new owners issue. I am issue free however, a few of the black screws by the lens were a hair lose when I checked mine on both fixtures. Simply sharing. Great video as always. Thanks for sharing

[@darenbrown3527]

How many would I use on my 75 gallon

[@ReefDudes]

What type of coral

[@darenbrown3527]

ReefDudes torch’s, space invaders , leather, blastos, want to start skeletos

[@skullartcollector]

How's the glare from lights if your sitting down looking up at tank... Like you need some shades?

[@ReefDudes]

Not bad at all

[@neilsreefaquarium9530]

Great vid Deven. I think that’s made my decision. Two XR15 Blues for me 😁

[@ReefDudes]

Nice!!!! happy to help!

[@darenbrown3527]

What size tank are you putting them on length and depth

[@Ali-gc5pq]

curious to know whats ur tank size too..

[@Harolddespui]

I see hardly any shimmer, am i right? This is defenitely not Kessil.

[@ReefDudes]

Its much more subtle compared to kessil

[@rubenboycst]

I have heard some people complain that they are pretty loud. What are your thoughts 💭?

[@ReefDudes]

At max speed yes. But you can set a max Fan speed which I set to 80% and hasn’t bothered me since

[@rubenboycst]

Can you set the fan speed limit on the app? Independently of the intensity? My tank is my bedroom so

[@ReefDudes]

Yep. Sure can

[@simonjohnson4025]

What radion rail is that on the tank?

[@ReefDudes]

It’s a diy one I made m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqDbfIScpNefnJI

[@simonjohnson4025]

@@ReefDudes appreciate it

[@fahadkw92]

Make test with par to know its deserve or not

[@darrenshore5853]

Would be nice to compare with gen 4 pro and see which is better new or old

[@ReefDudes]

G5 more even spread, better color blending without diffusers. 4 likely penetrate par a bit deeper, 5, wider spread more even par

[@darrenshore5853]

@@ReefDudes more options with gem4 as you only have blue or White in new ones Gen 4 more universal

[@ReefDudes]

Well the g5 pro is similar options to the g4. The blue is designed for people who love the blues and want to sump all of the power into the AB+ spectrum

[@darrenshore5853]

@@ReefDudes but people who Have LEDs love the flexability of them. These new expensive lights seem to be less flexable. Either SPS blue or white setup. People would play with gen 4 to get what suits or move from a White dominated color setup to Blue as they get experience, this light now means you will have to buy a new unit. Gen 4 could evolve with your lighting needs. These seems more restrictive and way to get people to buy more units. Thats the feedback im getting in LFS and on the ground from hobbyists and not influencers. Its a good light but very restrictive and won't move with you should your setups change

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

Im a a kessil fan myself but they do look nice.

[@darenbrown3527]

My tank is 48/19

[@whokilledmercy1497]

I think EcoTech really copied Orphek with this lamp, however both of them look really nice an make a great light 💡

[@Effortless_Perfection]

Wait a minute, I can't tell if you're joking or not. I'm gonna go with... you're joking.

[@rickysleeper]

Can you recommend a filter for my camera to compensate for the blue light?

[@ReefDudes]

A mild yellow or orange works well. Need to find one that fits your lens size

[@ArrickthaRed]

I still want to see each light live side by side. I went with Kessil early on cuz I could not deal with the disco effect from Radions. Thanks for the video. I know you said it's based on what you like but which one do you prefer for yourself?

[@ReefDudes]

I’ll likely do pro on display so it’s whiter and maybe use the blue for my frag tank :)

[@MichealWanghuan]

Excellent! and you can wear a sunglass :)

[@jaredjones787]

Just wanted people to know that you shouldn’t waste your money on these lights. The price does not mean it is good quality. I bought an xr30 gen 5 pro from ecotech and it was broken straight out of the box and they wouldn’t replace the unit for me. Their customer service is absolutely atrocious. These people are money hungry and don’t care for their customers one bit

[@charafdablaq1707]

Whites are for growth ! Blues for colour

[@dlegarern1]

Ugh, look at the snow out the window...

[@ReefDudes]

just some in the mountains all gone in the city

[@dlegarern1]

The only thing I dislike more than snow is mud season... 🤓. Nice video.

[@mihaia6026]

I prefer less promotion videos and more tank visits/presentations. You can never trust promotion videos

[@ReefDudes]

I get asked daily which one i recommend people go with! the goal of my content is always to help reefers and this is no exception!

[@raisethereef]

What did Deven promote here? He isn't selling the lights and trying to drum up sales for himself. The G5 Radions have been some of the hottest items in the reefing hobby and people have questions galore about them. I don't think Ecotech did themselves any favors with the naming scheme personally so it is good to have as many outlets as possible sharing info on these lights. Keep up the good work Deven! A lot of us appreciate this

[@irishlad7458]

Was you getting ur lights mixed up u lost me

[@ReefDudes]

The labels should be right I put on top. Ignore the boxes. Didn’t realize they got swapped when filming

[@bopeep7806]

Your writing is under wrong lights :)

[@ReefDudes]

The boxes are wrong, the lights are right to the text haha thats why i added it.. you can see the blue at the screw holes on the one on the left ;)

[@bopeep7806]

So the blue has extra colours and 3 uv lights ?? And the pro has less and not aswell spaces ??

[@bopeep7806]

You even said that cyan was only in pro fixture and it had XR15W blue written under it ?? I’m confused mate

[@raisethereef]

@@bopeep7806 There was definitely a mix up of words multiple times. Go by the text under the light and don't listen to the audio

[@martydaher2313]

I perfer kessil 360x

[@kjeldlarsen912]

And here we go again....buy these overpriced products!........

[@ReefDudes]

Well that’s an easy solution .. if you think it’s over priced.. don’t buy it ;)

[@tomg5405]

I have them since yesterday,what a deception!they not power full and bright at all,my black box set too 30% are more powerfull than them at 100%

[@phokusonmi6375]

should definitely have one of Photosensitive warnings... "This video may trigger a seizure in some people with epilepsy."