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Old 03-07-2012, 11:16 PM
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No, I can afford 3. Almost..If that doesn't work, the MH go back on.
i dont see the logic there.

my metal halides cost me over 75 dollars per month to run. 5 months and that pays for an additional sol fixture
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Old 03-07-2012, 11:18 PM
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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.
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Old 03-07-2012, 11:22 PM
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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
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oh and then you have this radion fanboy.
You must the guy who could use another 2 or 3 fixtures on your tank!
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i dont see the logic there.

my metal halides cost me over 75 dollars per month to run. 5 months and that pays for an additional sol fixture
Mine cost less than half that. And I get to make monthly payments. The logic is I may be able to come up with the 1500 to equip the tank with 3 units, not 1900. Don't have it.
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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
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Old 03-07-2012, 11:26 PM
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No, I can afford 3. Almost..If that doesn't work, the MH go back on.
Brad, I am sure you will be happy with the purchase, You saw how it looks on apexfd's 210 with only 40% intensity. However it will appear a bit dimmer then what you are use to when you first put them on but I assure you it will have enough light to keep all the corals happy and colorful.

I know Martin at Modular have them on sale for 399 with free shipping plus its only 7% GST up there. I know its not much savings but its better then nothing.

Let me know how it goes.
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We don't need name calling. Thanks.

Three units should work just fine, based on Dez' success. My rock/coral area is about the same as his, and he's fine with three.
And I do think the SOLs are better lights at a better price. They put out more light. I don't need, no, want all the stuff radion owners think is cool, I need light that grows coral and gives the same color as my MH.
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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!
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Old 03-07-2012, 11:31 PM
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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?
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