LFS with Radion units up and running?
- Thread starter E.intheC
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- Location
- TampaBayArea, FL
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- Location
- Norhern NJ
I saw them at fishtown usa in queesn last week.
That's not too far.
Did you end up buying a Radion? How do you like it compared to the AI Sol?
- Location
- Bronx/Westchester
My friend has the radions and I have the ai sols. I still like the Ai sols better.
Why do you like the Sols better?
- Location
- Bronx/Westchester
Better coloration in the daylight IMO, and just in general, they are better. At the end its really up to you. The only thing I like about the Radions is the sleek design
- Location
- Staten Island
Richie does not have radions he has what seems to be a cheaper knock off of them the fathom leds. They are pretty much the same design. Personally I don't get it I don't understand the blank inner 3rd of the fixture there's no bulbs on it. I think there should be bulbs on the whole fixture considering the size of them. Not saying they are bad they looked ok on his tank and I have seen the radions which I wasn't impressed with especially for 750! I think AI's are better bang for your buck but you know me I'm a T5 guy and I'm definitely not sold on this LED crap no matter what brand it is.
The Radions have optics that should remedy the issue you're talking about.
I am definitely going LEDs this time around, but have not seen Radions in person. I've heard some people say when compared to a Sol fixture the difference is night and day. Some don't feel there is much different between the two.
I want to see them in person.
I am definitely going LEDs this time around, but have not seen Radions in person. I've heard some people say when compared to a Sol fixture the difference is night and day. Some don't feel there is much different between the two.
I want to see them in person.
- Location
- Long Island
Wingoled has a really nice led Cree brick that I will be purchasing for my setup. Look him up in the vendor forums. He also has a really nice controller as well.
- Location
- Ridgewood, NY
I think Ai Sol is the way to go. Love them and the Vega is coming out soon. I think the Radion is overpriced, does the same thing anyways!
- Location
- Bronx, NY
They don't do the same thing. Radions have like 3 more colors then the AI and its so much easier to program through the computer. Plus many people will say the storm and lightening is such a cool feature. Well now you can have that on the Radions and have the Vortechs synced with it to make the water rough at the same time.
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- Location
- Ridgewood, NY
I guess its a matter of preference. To me, the lightning feature is a gimmick, It's not beneficial to your livestock. Lightning doesn't help coral growth. I guess it's more of a show off thing in my opinion. You can get two AI fixtures for the price of one Radion. Don't get me wrong, I like Ecotech products (I own Vortech pumps) I still think the Radion is still overpriced. One of my friends have a Radion and has had nothing but problems with it. Had them replaced a few times already. Might be an isolated incident. Just my .02 cents.
- Location
- Long Island
I heard that storm feature would actually be harmful to your fish. A guy from a lfs told me that someone was showing his buddies his new feature and 1/2 of his school fish decided to go carpet surfing. I dunno how true this is but stranger things have happen.
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- Location
- Bronx, NY
Even if not using the lightning feature. Just the fact that the lights can dim to simulate clouds and the vortechs start to rev higher for stronger current is really something to think about.
I'm thinking ...:scratch:...what is the benefit of either of those 'features'?
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- Location
- Bronx, NY
Just a more natural cycle. There should be a side by side comparison instead of metal halides vs. T5 vs. LED; Radion vs. AI. vs. other fixtures to see if there really is any benefit of one over the other.
The coolness factor to wow your reefer friends...
visually I do happen to like cloud rollover before the lightning..
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