Radion vs. AI Sol

subman · #1 03-04-2012, 10:16 PM

I couldn't find this thread and I'm actually surprised it doesn't exist lol (although it started on a couple other threads)
Anyways I am looking to make the move to leds and these seem to be the front runners. I like the radions integration with my vortechs. I like that the AI sols can connect to my profilux and the price of course. Just looking to get some opinions on either I know there is no right or wrong kinda like Coke vs Pepsi (Pepsi for me) any experiences.

I currently have lps and softies but always want to leave the sps door open lol

thanks

phi delt reefer · #2 03-04-2012, 10:23 PM

look into the Nanobox LEDs system. Very nice unit and they use multiple color leds as well. Hand made in the States too! They are about $450 a module i think. Someone on this forum just ordered one.

Reef Pilot · #3 03-04-2012, 10:24 PM

Why don't you search separately for Radion and AI Sol? There has been lots of discussion about these on Canreef. And yes, I think it is very much a Chevy vs Ford choice.

Myself, I have 3 Radions installed on one of my tanks, and like them very much. But I am sure you will find that everyone that has AI Sols installed likes them just as much. Maybe you should ask, who has had them both, and whether they prefer one over the other, and why.

In my case, I have the Radions in a canopy over the tank with only 8 inches of clearance inside. It is my understanding that Sols prefer 12 inches to get the spread and coverage required for some tanks. So, I think the Radions were the best choice for me. They still have some software gliches to work out, but that will be fixed, I'm sure, and I was able to program around them with no problem.

Nano · #4 03-04-2012, 10:27 PM

MarkoD did a side by side comparison of the 2, AI was the clear winner IMO

Reefie · #5 03-04-2012, 10:29 PM

I can't remember who it was, but a fellow Canreefer ran BOTH and did a great comparison. He had one of each on opposite sides of his tank. I just tried searching for the thread, but couldn't find it.

Reefie · #6 03-04-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by nanomano

MarkoD did a side by side comparison of the 2, AI was the clear winner IMO

+1 Sorry Marko D, thanks nanomano for knowing who it was!

cuz · #7 03-04-2012, 10:40 PM

I've been searching for the easy answer to this question as well. For myself I think the dollar difference between the two is my deciding factor. Both fixtures seem to work well from what I've seen on pics of peoples tanks..

MarkoD · #8 03-04-2012, 10:58 PM

If you compare 2 sols to one radion, the sols win in my books.

subman · #9 03-04-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cuz

I've been searching for the easy answer to this question as well. For myself I think the dollar difference between the two is my deciding factor. Both fixtures seem to work well from what I've seen on pics of peoples tanks..

what are you leaning towards?

subman · #10 03-04-2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkoD

If you compare 2 sols to one radion, the sols win in my books.

I understand why your comparing 2 vs 1 price wise but is that a fair comparison?