Radion vs. AI Sol

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Far beyond as in other reasons, vortech module allows everything to work seamlessly through one controller that has web access and eliminates the need for the individual controllers. So the reason for the vortech module is more than just integration with the light fixture. Also the OP has a 90 gallon so more than one fixture will be needed so even with the extra options still cheaper.

As for the Radions being upgradeable, lets wait until they actually release a kit, more likley they'll just release a new fixture with 6 channels including some UV.

Thats exactly what AI is doing and I bet Ecotech does the same. It puts alot more money in their pockets that way.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

Thats exactly what AI is doing and I bet Ecotech does the same. It puts alot more money in their pockets that way.

Totally, the upgrade feature seems more like a marketing thing. In retro spec unless you can upgrade more than just the LEDs so that your old fixture matches new fixtures there is little point.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Totally, the upgrade feature seems more like a marketing thing. In retro spec unless you can upgrade more than just the LEDs so that your old fixture matches new fixtures there is little point.

Vertex seems to be the exception as they just seem to be making pads to be added to the current fixture. Color led pads and now a UV pad

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

Vertex seems to be the exception as they just seem to be making pads to be added to the current fixture. Color led pads and now a UV pad

Yeah I like the vertex better than both to be honest cause it's a fixture, the module stuff to me doesn't come close to looks when you need more than one. I also like the Reeftechs but this threads about sols and Radions. I didn't know about the UV pad though, that's cool.

[subman]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

Thats exactly what AI is doing and I bet Ecotech does the same. It puts alot more money in their pockets that way.

...which has become a normal business plan for all manufacturers especially in electronics. I can accept that just want the best one available today