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[MarkoD]

A major thing to consider is that the radions are double the price of the ai.

I'm sure everyone would pick the radions if the price was lower

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

A major thing to consider is that the radions are double the price of the ai.

I'm sure everyone would pick the radions if the price was lower

Yes I hear you but IMO you need 2 AI's to equal 1 Radion so price is the same and you are getting a way better fixture with the Radion

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

A major thing to consider is that the radions are double the price of the ai.

I'm sure everyone would pick the radions if the price was lower

And with a killer boxing day sale from a Canreef vendor I just noticed, the Radion is even cheaper than 2 AI's

[ensquire]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

And with a killer boxing day sale from a Canreef vendor I just noticed, the Radion is even cheaper than 2 AI's

I just was there and it has me thinking that way LOL

[riceboy]

Where was that?

[ensquire]

There are actually 2 vendors so far with that price reduction on the Radions.

[Madreefer]

I have yet to see any proof that you need 2 AI's to 1 Radion. I was set on getting the Radions but the price was way higher than my budget of $2k. So in my case it made total sense to buy 4 of the AI's complete with hanging kit and controller for the price of 2 Radions. I contacted Ecotech with a question on how many I needed for my system and they could'nt give me a good answer as to the required amount. Was really confused when they rate 1 fixture is equal to 1 250W MH. I'm choosing the Radions on your poll only cause I would like some reds as I think thats the only thing the AI Sols are lacking. You did'nt put prices up there so I set costs aside. But it is a known fact that all Ecotech products are overpriced but it's the consumers fault for paying them.

[MarkoD]

Yeah have no idea how anyone got 2 radions to 1 ai.

I'm gonna be running 3 ai on my 6 foot tank and it'll cover all my rocks and corals. There's no way I could do that with 1.5 or even 2 radions

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

Yeah have no idea how anyone got 2 radions to 1 ai.

I'm gonna be running 3 ai on my 6 foot tank and it'll cover all my rocks and corals. There's no way I could do that with 1.5 or even 2 radions

Compare them side by side and you will see. IMO and lots of other peoples opinion is that 6 AI's are reguired for a 6 ft tank. The AI's even with 70 degree optics installed do not have the coverage spread the Radions do. I have researched this for months but its also my opinion and everyone has a different opinion. I was originally going to go with a Vertex or 6 AI's but changed my mind and will have 4 Radions on my 6ft.