Radion XR15 Reef Aquarium LED PAR-Max Light Shade

Radion XR15 Reef Aquarium LED PAR-Max Light Shade

Maximize your coral growth and eliminate blinding living room glare with the Radion XR15 Reef Aquarium LED PAR-Max Shade. Engineered with a premium dual-layer design—satin black PETG-CF on the outside and reflective white PETG-GF on the inside—this shade features dense, heavy-duty walls to block light spill. It doesn't just shield your eyes; it actively redirects light back into your reef where it counts.

Advanced Dual-Material Engineering

Built specifically for the demanding environment of a marine aquarium, this shade utilizes advanced carbon-fibre and glass-fibre reinforced composites:

• Exterior (PETG-CF): The Carbon Fibre reinforced exterior provides exceptional structural rigidity, heat resistance, and a gorgeous, stealthy satin black finish that matches your premium Radion fixture. This ultra-dense composite layer effectively contains the light, preventing annoying bleed or glow through the shade walls.
• Interior (PETG-GF): The Glass Fibre reinforced inner core provides a brilliant, stable reflective white surface that resists yellowing while providing structural strength right under the light source.

Perfect for Mixed Reef Aquariums

The PAR-Max Shade perfectly matches the requirements for a mixed reef system. By capturing and reflecting wide-angle light, it significantly boosts light intensity higher up in the water column where it matters most. This extra punch of power at shallower depths allows you to cultivate high-light SPS colonies near the top of your rockwork, while leaving plenty of room below for lower-light LPS and soft corals. It gives you the flexibility to design a thriving, multi-tiered reef.

Engineered for Maximum Energy Efficiency

The PAR-Max Shade is also a powerful tool for energy conservation. Because the reflective white interior dramatically increases light delivery to your tank, you can dial down your Radion LED intensity settings while achieving the exact same PAR levels as an unshaded light. Running your LEDs at a lower percentage lowers your monthly power consumption, reduces thermal stress on your fixture, and extends the overall lifespan of your premium lights.

Our testing shows an impressive average PAR increase of approximately 10% compared to having no shade at all or using standard black-only shades. By capturing wide-angle light that is normally wasted on the room, the PAR-Max shade focuses energy exactly where your corals need it most.

Key Features

• Maximum Light Containment: Crafted from dense, high-performance composites to stop glare and prevent light bleed through the shade walls.
• Premium Composite Build: Crafted from high-strength PETG-CF (Carbon Fibre) and PETG-GF (Glass Fibre) for ultimate heat resistance and durability over saltwater tanks.
• Mixed Reef Ready: Perfectly balances light intensity across different zones, driving more power to shallow SPS without starving deep LPS.
• Energy-Saving Design: Lower your LED intensity slider to get the same PAR, saving power and extending your light's lifespan.
• Easy Snap-On Installation: Mounts securely in seconds without tools, complicated hardware, or removing your light.
• Dual-Layer Efficiency: Satin black exterior blends seamlessly with your lighting setup, while the white interior acts as a built-in reflector.

Proven PAR Results

Real-World Testing Profile: Tested on our own 4ft aquarium running 2 x XR15 Gen 6 BLUEs set at 70% intensity on the popular AB+ spectrum.

• 25cm Depth: Boosted from 1198 PAR to 1351 PAR (Massive power boost for high-light corals near the surface!)
• 40cm Depth: Boosted from 443 PAR to 498 PAR (On average)
• 60cm Depth: Boosted from 266 PAR to 274 PAR (On average)

The PAR-Max Advantage: Eliminating the "Black Shade Deficit"

Standard black shades often suffer from a hidden flaw: they block the wide-spread lateral light of the Radion, creating low-light deficits at deeper, off-angle spots in your tank. In our testing at a 60cm depth, standard black shades actually lost about 6 PAR in certain perimeter spots compared to an unshaded light.

The PAR-Max Shade completely solves this problem. Thanks to the reflective white interior lining, it captures that wide-angle light, prevents the 6 PAR loss, and pushes a further 4 PAR increase over a completely unshaded light.

Premium Construction & Aquarium Safety

• Reef Safe Materials: Both the PETG-CF and PETG-GF filaments used are chemically stable, inert, and aquarium safe. They will not leach harmful substances into your water column.
• Completely Enclosed Magnets: No exposed metal to rust or corrode over your tank. The high-strength mounting magnets are entirely sealed and embedded inside the printed plastic layer, completely isolating them from humid marine air and corrosive salt spray.

Enjoy a glare-free home and a safe, more efficient reef setup without compromising a single watt of coral-growing power.