LED question

[Dez]

I have a 5x2x2 and run 3 AI's. I also run supplemental DIY LEDs with it. Full sps tank. Depending on your rock work, you wouldn't need supplementals. I run a full SPS tank.

[sphelps]

The advantage the Radions have is better spread, built in control and the extra color/effects from red and green LEDs. However in terms of power one Radion is not far off from one sol. Minus red and green the Radion puts out about 94W max and the sol 72W max however the Radion has a higher white to blue ratio (closer to 1/1) than a sol blue (1/3) so unless you like a whiter look the actual usable wattage is pretty comparable. For better spread on the sols you can custom order them with all 70 degree optics and while they need an external controller if you have one already it might be better.

Also consider waiting for the AI Vega, no idea what's in store but the improvements may be worth the wait.

[xnmuller]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Also consider waiting for the AI Vega, no idea what's in store but the improvements may be worth the wait.

Has anybody heard what the specs on the Vegas will be and what they might price out at?

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by xnmuller

Has anybody heard what the specs on the Vegas will be and what they might price out at?

Nope it's one huge secret
Prices should be about $100 more than current sols.

[Oilers]

Thanks for the input so far everyone. DIY sounds interesting but I don't think it suits me. I can't even set up the dosing pump I just bought not to mention putting the whole lighting system together so I think I am looking to for something that I can just plug and play.

Greg,
Do you think you can build those mounting arms for me? PM me the price if you want. Thanks.
Dez,
That's something I am looking to get into, SPS but I need to upgrade my lighting for them. I tried a couple colonies and my T5 doesn't provide enough light for them that they both died.
Sphelps,
Do you know when they will be releasing the AI Vega? I don't mind waiting but I don't want to wait too long either.

[Dez]

My AI's are only about 6" from the water surface. There are many pictures of my tank in the links on my signature (Tank of the month and tank journal)

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Oilers

Dez,
I looked at your TOTM page and it is amazing. I wish my tank will be half as nice as your tank. How long did it take you to grow the frags into those beautiful colonies?
Also, back to the LED, how many controllers do you need for those 3 SOLs? Is there anything else I need beside the controller?

Most of the corals got to decent sized colonies within 12-18 months. I only have one controller for the SOLs. That's all you need is the controller. I have 2 extra SOL units if you're interested. I thought I needed 5 but only used 3. PM me if interested.