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03/03/2014, 10:01 AM | #1 |
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Radion Gen 3 Pro Disco effect
I spent yesterday mounting my new gen 3 Pros over my 75 gal tank. I'm having problems getting EcoSmart Live to connect to the lights. I sent an email to support, so hopefully I'll have the fixed soon.
The one thing that I really noticed was that in basic mode I'm getting a crazy amount of Disco Ball effect on the sand. I have 2 lights 9" from the water. Is there anything I can do to reduce or eliminate the disco effect?
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Thanks, Steve Current Tank Info: 75 gal. DT, 20 gal sump using Herbie overflow. Skimmer: SRO XP1000SSS. Return Pump: Eheim 1260. BRS dual reactor for GFO & GAC. Lights: 2 Ecotech XR30W Pro Gen 3, Powerheads: 2 Ecotech MP10s Controller: Neptune Apex Jr. Water: BRS 6 Stage RODI |
03/03/2014, 10:04 AM | #2 |
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Tagging along.... I have the same effect at 12" above the water. I have 2 of them mounted above my setup.
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03/03/2014, 11:38 AM | #3 |
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AT,
For best results with EcoSmart Live make sure you are using either Google Chrome or Safari as your web browser. Also, to reduce the "disco ball" effect I would recommend decreasing the amount of surface agitation you have the in aquarium.
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Thanks, Steve Current Tank Info: 75 gal. DT, 20 gal sump using Herbie overflow. Skimmer: SRO XP1000SSS. Return Pump: Eheim 1260. BRS dual reactor for GFO & GAC. Lights: 2 Ecotech XR30W Pro Gen 3, Powerheads: 2 Ecotech MP10s Controller: Neptune Apex Jr. Water: BRS 6 Stage RODI Last edited by AT_Hiker; 03/03/2014 at 01:55 PM. |
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Thanks, Steve Current Tank Info: 75 gal. DT, 20 gal sump using Herbie overflow. Skimmer: SRO XP1000SSS. Return Pump: Eheim 1260. BRS dual reactor for GFO & GAC. Lights: 2 Ecotech XR30W Pro Gen 3, Powerheads: 2 Ecotech MP10s Controller: Neptune Apex Jr. Water: BRS 6 Stage RODI |
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03/03/2014, 06:04 PM | #7 |
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Actually, even tho u my not like it, u want that to be happening, that is full spectrum reaching the bottom of the tank, corals will be loving it! Reduce agitation and it'll go awy tho
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03/04/2014, 08:05 AM | #8 |
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At_Hiker,
I would recommend temporarily disabling any anti-virus protection and trying again. If that does not resolve the issue, please call in today.
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Thanks, Steve Current Tank Info: 75 gal. DT, 20 gal sump using Herbie overflow. Skimmer: SRO XP1000SSS. Return Pump: Eheim 1260. BRS dual reactor for GFO & GAC. Lights: 2 Ecotech XR30W Pro Gen 3, Powerheads: 2 Ecotech MP10s Controller: Neptune Apex Jr. Water: BRS 6 Stage RODI |
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03/04/2014, 08:51 PM | #10 | |
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Could you be referring to the shimmer? When I think disco ball effect, I think of individual colors spot lighting on the bottom. Is that it?
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03/04/2014, 09:57 PM | #11 |
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I have zero disco. I do run the 20k spectrum though. I have heard people talk about slight disco with the lower kelvin ratings but it's really only slight. I do have the wide lenses.
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03/05/2014, 12:03 PM | #12 |
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I've had the Gen 2s now for almost 1.5 yrs, and run the radiant color profile... My lights are about 9" above the water on a 150G and as well have no clue what you're seeing in the disco effect.. The shimmer we get is awesome.
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03/05/2014, 06:14 PM | #13 |
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I've been trying to post a video, but I'm having trouble uploading from my phone. It is the classic colored dots dancing all over the sand bed.
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Thanks, Steve Current Tank Info: 75 gal. DT, 20 gal sump using Herbie overflow. Skimmer: SRO XP1000SSS. Return Pump: Eheim 1260. BRS dual reactor for GFO & GAC. Lights: 2 Ecotech XR30W Pro Gen 3, Powerheads: 2 Ecotech MP10s Controller: Neptune Apex Jr. Water: BRS 6 Stage RODI |
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I would reduce surface tension and try a different spectrum.
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03/05/2014, 10:19 PM | #16 |
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I actually looking at my tank right now with lots of surface agitation and 50% 20k and I have no disco effect.
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I have had 2 gen 3's 8 inches above my 75 gallon for almost 2 years. Disco effect is moderate. I didn't like it at first and now i don't even see it. For the benefit I get with how my corals have grown I have never looked back.
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