Ai sol vs. Radion

[fresh2120]

Here's the stuff check it out

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zqXGBQ8vwLc

http://www.aquaillumination.com/. play the vid on the main page

[50 cube]

Just looking for specific comparison regarding these two systems not lighting 101
Thanks

[cardiffkook]

Any more info on this comparison? I'm interested on feedback of the AI Vegas or Sol's vs. the Radions

[50 cube]

I ended up going with the vertex illumina

[Crisneg]

Yyyyyy

[50 cube]

Yyyyyy

chose the vertex cuz:
the v-link program run through the laptop gives me total control; similar to the radion program
modular system, have added the extra UV pad
would have needed 2 SOL units for coverage @ 400 each, one radion @ 700. the vertex was 550 so price also played into my decision
white, royal blue,blue, & UV levels all independenttly adjustable from 0-100%
three moonlight options including true lunar function program which follows the lunar calendar
I think it is a much better looking fixture than the others

[laffingcrow]

OLD THREAD Sorry

Just looking for specific comparison regarding these two systems not lighting 101
Thanks

If all you want is a comparison between the two... they both fall short! (sorry for all you guys using them; they work fine but still fall short)
If you are going to spend that much then get the latest technology.

IMO the AI SOL is missing important parts the spectrum.
The AI SOL only uses three colors of LEDs.
6500 k white (has more red in this color temp of LED)
Royal Blue
Blue

The Radion XR 30w G2 also is deficient IMO since it only has five colors
Cool White
Royal Blue
Blue
Red (since they use "cool white" they need to add red)
Green (has little value in growing corals; only there to cancel out the red... red and green make a white ish light.)

I can't speak about the controllers or price difference but to me the spectrum is the most important feature.
Many, many fixtures are starting to go this way.
I believe we are still in the uphill part of the learning curve with LEDs when it comes to what our corals need; more importantly what the industry can provide. (reefers are driving the industry but it does take time)
That being said... The current wave is to use Full Spectrum LEDs to fill in the gaps missing with a LOT of current LED fixtures.
I have personally watched some of my corals lose color from only having one blue wave length (RB) but they grew like mad!

What about the AI Hydra or the Radion PRO
Both of these lights cover the lower part of the spectrum with near UV 400nm - Violet 430nm (IMO important part of the spectrum)
as well as adding blue/turquoise up to 500nm (also important)
The Radion adds 2 yellow 590nm to help out in the upper part of the spectrum

For those who need to get past what my father used to say "More Knobs per Dollar" and really need a little more info about why these other parts of the spectrum are important; check out the info in this link as it relates to actual Chlorophyll pigments and Carotenoids taken from corals and clams.

http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/equi...hesis-you.html

My new DIY retrofit will be using seven colors; Neutral white 6500k, 405 nm (near UV), Violet 420-430nm, RB 455nm, Blue 475nm, Turquose 495nm and Red 660nm.

hope this helps?
Brian

[50 cube]

Might have helped 1.5 years ago but thanks anyway.


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[laffingcrow]

just looked at the date lol
sorry

[50 cube]

No prob & quite the effort on your part.


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