I would resist the urge to run out and buy these G5’s. They haven’t been tested yet. Wait for people to do real world reviews. Then invest if they’re legit. Being patient will pay off. All these sponsored YouTuber’s and those trying to make a name for themselves will run out and buy the G5’s instantly to try and get the 1st reviews out there On YouTube. Both of the current videos (Jake A. and BRS) are directly tied in with EcoTech and those videos were promotional videos for EcoTech Marine and they will be compensated for doing them in some way.
Orphek has to stay competitive in this market and will feed off anything that EcoTech has done. IMO, Orphek’s are currently growing corals better than Radions. They really have a good LED fixture and their customer service seems to be getting better and better. Their next upgrade will be epic. Did you know that I could put “only one” Orphek Atlantik V4 (Gen 2) over my 75/G and it will light the entire tank no problem for only $1,100. Yet two G5’s will cost me $1,680, but I’d probably need 3 which would be $2,520. That’s $1420 more I’d have to pay.
I’m not telling anybody how to spend their money, but what I’m saying is that it might be very wise to hold out for a little bit and see what happens in the very near future if you’re into LED’s.
This tank below was grown under Orphek’s. No Calcium Reactor. Only dosing BRS 2-part, and Red Sea products.