Ecotech radion users i have a question????
 

hey guys i know there are some of you using an ecotech radion
i am really looking forward to getting one but i have a few questions
1)will it be good on an sps lps tank?
2)the tank is 60 gallons?
3)will i need more than one?


i am thinking about just getting one but i dont know if it will be enough

please let me know what you guys have to say

Fantastic lights and great for SPS...assuming you get enough for your particular set-up. I have a client running 1 on a 90 gallon cube and his tank is looking great. The tank is 24x24x36. What size is your tank?


thanks

my tank is 49 inches long about 13 inches wide and around 20 inches in height

its not a small purchase so i need to be sure if one is going to be enough

I have a 180 (72x24x24) and I run two radions. According to guidelines I should be running three. I don't see the need. With proper coral placement I won't need to drop the extra $800 on a third unit. I actualy don't mind the minimal shadowing that I see in my tank, in fact I kind of prefer it. Just my 2cents.

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I totally love my radions and would recommend them to almost anybody but if I were you though I'd wait until the new GHL and Vega come out. That way you can say that you've explored all of your options. Besides you never know if they come with an extra color like burnt siena or tropical green. That could be very important :lol:.

In my opinion, 1 is not enough over a 4 foot SPS tank. You might be able to get away with 1 on a 4 foot if you raise it high enough and aquascape your SPS right below it. If you raise it to high you will lose penetration.

With that being said, I would deff. go with 2 for an all out SPS tank.

There might by other opinions, but this is mine.

thanks

Ray

that really looks amazing wow
you have an amazing setup and the lights really are bright
i might have to research more i guess

They are at 45% in this picture. FYI

I was chatting with Cole yesterday, and I have to come over and check out your setup!! He was giving me the details and I wanna get some plans in place when we get a new house...lol

I have 2 over my 4 footer and its plenty. I think you could get away with the one. Amazing lights highly recommended

lots of mixed opinions i am still hesitant about just getting one now
man if they were only bigger

I do not have one. I have been led to beloved they light up a square 24*24. If you have a long skinny tank perhaps its better to look at a 4 foot fixture, might give you more bang for your buck.

Come on over! Just bring that new open brain of yours as a welcoming gift :lol:

With dim's like that, you're going to need 2 for sure. Still cheaper than going to a 4' Vertex. Or have a look at the AI fixtures. Im no expert on them but I think 3 of them at about $399 each might be a better option for you.

I have a Radion on my 30x24x24 and I'm thinking of adding another down the road to allow better "par" towards the edge of the tank.

the ai fixtures are an option but honestly i have no clue about them
i dont even know what kind they are or whether they have lenses or not
guess i will start another thread and see what people have to say

Don't start another thread :lol:. Do a search there has got to be 50+ threads on here and RC for both the AI and Radion.

cool cool cool cool
personally i am biased towards the radions
i really like them plus they kinda remind me of raden from mk
well decisions decisions
if anyone is feeling generous and wants to give away their radions
i called dibs first
any ways thanks for all the info man

I really like my Radion, no question. The vertex has the same fuctionality as the radion, and the have the red mods out now too.

For your tank roughly;

2x Radion = $1700
1x 4' vertex = $2500
3x AI's = $1200

Maybe the new sunbrite fixtures could be an option for you. Only a little more than a single radion and you would get full coverage.

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