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Old 04-03-2012, 09:32 AM
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Default Ecotech radion users i have a question????

hey guys i know there are some of you using an ecotech radion
i am really looking forward to getting one but i have a few questions
1)will it be good on an sps lps tank?
2)the tank is 60 gallons?
3)will i need more than one?


i am thinking about just getting one but i dont know if it will be enough

please let me know what you guys have to say
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Fantastic lights and great for SPS...assuming you get enough for your particular set-up. I have a client running 1 on a 90 gallon cube and his tank is looking great. The tank is 24x24x36. What size is your tank?


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Old 04-03-2012, 11:14 AM
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Fantastic lights and great for SPS...assuming you get enough for your particular set-up. I have a client running 1 on a 90 gallon cube and his tank is looking great. The tank is 24x24x36. What size is your tank?


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my tank is 49 inches long about 13 inches wide and around 20 inches in height

its not a small purchase so i need to be sure if one is going to be enough
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I have a 180 (72x24x24) and I run two radions. According to guidelines I should be running three. I don't see the need. With proper coral placement I won't need to drop the extra $800 on a third unit. I actualy don't mind the minimal shadowing that I see in my tank, in fact I kind of prefer it. Just my 2cents.





I totally love my radions and would recommend them to almost anybody but if I were you though I'd wait until the new GHL and Vega come out. That way you can say that you've explored all of your options. Besides you never know if they come with an extra color like burnt siena or tropical green. That could be very important .
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my tank is 49 inches long about 13 inches wide and around 20 inches in height

its not a small purchase so i need to be sure if one is going to be enough
In my opinion, 1 is not enough over a 4 foot SPS tank. You might be able to get away with 1 on a 4 foot if you raise it high enough and aquascape your SPS right below it. If you raise it to high you will lose penetration.

With that being said, I would deff. go with 2 for an all out SPS tank.

There might by other opinions, but this is mine.

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Old 04-03-2012, 11:24 AM
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I have a 180 (72x24x24) and I run two radions. According to guidelines I should be running three. I don't see the need. With proper coral placement I won't need to drop the extra $800 on a third unit. I actualy don't mind the minimal shadowing that I see in my tank, in fact I kind of prefer it. Just my 2cents.





I totally love my radions and would recommend them to almost anybody but if I were you though I'd wait until the new GHL and Vega come out. That way you can say that you've explored all of your options. Besides you never know if they come with an extra color like burnt siena or tropical green. That could be very important .
that really looks amazing wow
you have an amazing setup and the lights really are bright
i might have to research more i guess
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that really looks amazing wow
you have an amazing setup and the lights really are bright
i might have to research more i guess
They are at 45% in this picture. FYI
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They are at 45% in this picture. FYI
I was chatting with Cole yesterday, and I have to come over and check out your setup!! He was giving me the details and I wanna get some plans in place when we get a new house...lol
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I have 2 over my 4 footer and its plenty. I think you could get away with the one. Amazing lights highly recommended
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lots of mixed opinions i am still hesitant about just getting one now
man if they were only bigger
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