Radion or AI Sol for a 57?

[adamizy]

Thanks for all the info guys. I think I'm going with the AI's. I keep reading that I would most likely need 2 units and I have money but not that kind of money lol I'm 17.


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[howze01]

My roommate just picked up a Radion. It's an amazing light, no doubt. But I still like the AIs better. Maybe I'm just too used to the blue and white combos but his tank always looks green to me. I will say that his fish look nicer under the Radions though. For the $$ I don't think you can beat AI. Really if you have the money neither is the wrong choice they're both great lights.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

Age has nothing to do with it.Those Radions are just plain expensive for anybody..AI's are just fine.

 

[adamizy]

Yeah for around the same amount I can get better coverage and not worry about anything with corals.


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[adamizy]

But how many AI's should I get?


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[jerl77]

t5s

 

[adamizy]

t5s


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Lol I know ur a big t5 fan


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[strgazr27]

Jeremy is gonna KILL me :fishhit::smash::grumpy:for asking but could I get away with 1 unit over a rimless 57? I have the height to hang it up a bit for better coverage. I know T5's rock but the geek in me LOVES the programming, features and electronics of the AI's. I doubt I will ever attempt SPS so I am seriously considering the AI's....

 

[dacaptain78]

But how many AI's should I get?


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You will need two units for optimal coverage.

 

[garys reef]

Hey bobby you might get away with one I had 2 on over mine at first there was some dark areas but they are incredible lights I am getting good growth on my sps.

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[mbg75]

One might not work with the size of the deep blue overflow..
The overflow is centered and takes up almost half of the tank depth.

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[strgazr27]

That's my only concern Mike. I can swing 2 units but would rather not if I don't have to...

 

[strgazr27]

Hey bobby you might get away with one I had 2 on over mine at first there was some dark areas but they are incredible lights I am getting good growth on my sps.

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Gary you run the Sol Blues ? Like I said I LOVE all the features as well as electric savings just wondering if the money is better spent elsewhere...

 

[kenconnect]

Strgazr27 imo you will deff need 2

 

[garys reef]

Yeah bobby I have the sol blues I have 4 over my 90 I love them no heat and alot better on electric

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[dacaptain78]

That's my only concern Mike. I can swing 2 units but would rather not if I don't have to...

If you want coverage from end to end of the tank then you need two units. I had two over my 50 gallon breeder, same footprint as the 57 gallon I believe, and it was perfect. I now use 4 units over my 180 gallon and think I could have gotten away with using only 3. From what I
have read, and from personal experience, one unit will light up a 24"x24" square nicely with proper placement of corals. Anything beyond that is pushing the limits of par/light coverage.

You can use one, but all corals will have to be placed toward the center of the tank. The ends of the tank will be noticeably dim.

 

[wschang812]

is the "timer" option for the radions customizable only through the software? i heard it is not mac osx compatible.