Radion vs. AI Sol

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

No, I can afford 3. Almost..If that doesn't work, the MH go back on.

Not a chance in hell 3 AI's would work for me on a 6 ft 180g! Myself I would definitely go with halides over 3 AI's over a 180g. Compare Coralgurls tank with 3 Radions to other pictures of 180 gallon tanks on Canreef that show 3 AI integrating spotlights with the disco light effects I almost guarantee with dark ends of the tank. Too many uneducated LED people is the main problem.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

Not a chance in hell 3 AI's would work for me on a 6 ft 180g! Myself I would definitely go with halides over 3 AI's over a 180g. Compare Coralgurls tank with 3 Radions to other pictures of 180 gallon tanks on Canreef that show 3 AI integrating spotlights with the disco light effects I almost guarantee with dark ends of the tank. Too many uneducated LED people is the main problem.

oh and then you have this radion fanboy.

i think too many fanboys that think "more expensive means better" is the problem

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

oh and then you have this radion fanboy.

You must the guy who could use another 2 or 3 fixtures on your tank!

[MarkoD]

3 sols can cover my rock work perfectly



and i dont have to clean the glass as often since theres no light spilling onto it, yay

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

3 sols can cover my rock work perfectly



and i dont have to clean the glass as often since theres no light spilling onto it, yay

It look kinda dark for my liking but each to there own! Check out Coralgurls tank with 3 Radions. Way better coverage and colour spectrum!

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

It look kinda dark for my liking but each to there own! Check out Coralgurls tank with 3 Radions. Way better coverage and colour spectrum!

its dark because you obviously dont know how a camera works. cameras cant capture the same dynamic range as a human eye

how about you show us your tank?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by unclesalty

It look kinda dark for my liking but each to there own! Check out Coralgurls tank with 3 Radions. Way better coverage and colour spectrum!

I think coverage might be a bit better, but they're less intense. I need more intensity for my tank. Coverage is sufficient with the AIs for my needs.
I also need color close to my radiums. Maybe a bit whiter. I don't need red or green. Seems like a waste of space to me, better utilized for practical bulbs. But to each their own..

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

I think coverage might be a bit better, but they're less intense. I need more intensity for my tank. Coverage is sufficient with the AIs for my needs.
I also need color close to my radiums. Maybe a bit whiter. I don't need red or green. Seems like a waste of space to me, better utilized for practical bulbs. But to each their own..

I would take better spread as the Radions don't even need to be close to be maxed out so. Currently my 2 fixtures on my 120 are only using 105 watts combined and Jhammer can verify that as I showed him on the weekend.

[Bblinks]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

3 sols can cover my rock work perfectly



and i dont have to clean the glass as often since theres no light spilling onto it, yay

I totally agree with you, 3 will cover a 180 no problem with way better par reading then the radions on any day of the week. sorry uncle, marko has a point here. I have used it on my own 210 running just 3 units and now its running on my good buddy's similar size tank with only 3 units with all good results.

[unclesalty]

Originally Posted by Bblinks

I totally agree with you, 3 will cover a 180 no problem with way better par reading then the radions on any day of the week. sorry uncle, marko has a point here. I have used it on my own 210 running just 3 units and now its running on my good buddy's similar size tank with only 3 units with all good results.

Sorry I have to totally disagree with you as its no comparison. Markos tank definitely needs more light at each end for my liking but if it works for him thats good! Coralgurls tank has way better coverage as its very very very easy to see that. Talk to anyone that has had both fixtures and they will tell you including myself.