SRC Member serravorte Posted November 4, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2011 okok... OUT WITH IT... tha latest craze about LED is here... Pls review and show it guys... how izzit when compare to ur old lights?? im doing a half MH (250) and Half radion trial... will post pic soon... Quote My 3ft tank Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft Ehiem 1262 return Ehiem 1260 Artica 1/5hp Chiller Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160 Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV 02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic) Deltec 501 CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 okok... OUT WITH IT... tha latest craze about LED is here... Pls review and show it guys... how izzit when compare to ur old lights?? im doing a half MH (250) and Half radion trial... will post pic soon... For me...I'll be comparing my diyed 180W LED light with the Radion ! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lim999 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 For me...I'll be comparing my diyed 180W LED light with the Radion ! Care to share the end product? I 'm thinking of trying to DIY as well. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Bro, u got a set huh, lol. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Care to share the end product? I 'm thinking of trying to DIY as well. Thank you. You can see my end product via d link... Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted November 4, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2011 Found this guy doing a review on radion. http://www.remsreef.com/2011/09/preview-ecotech-marine-radion-xr30w-led.html Look & see. Actually I hope to see in person a radion on a 3ft by 2ft tank. The software is really cool. Quote Tank size:36"x36"x24" Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000 Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s. Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets) Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200 Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel. Additives: ESV 2 part. Power consumption 2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts BK skimmer:50watts 2xVortech wavemaker:70watts Daikin compressor:775watts Lighting:180watts Ato system:21watts Exhaust fans:16watts Refugium light:27watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member serravorte Posted November 4, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2011 James --> how big is ur tank? U comparing a radion with ur DIY led side by side? I'm doing them side by side and can't really tell the difference... Pretty good to me,, will be observing it a while more... Solo--> yopz.. Got a unit from Ken Quote My 3ft tank Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft Ehiem 1262 return Ehiem 1260 Artica 1/5hp Chiller Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160 Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV 02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic) Deltec 501 CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted November 5, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 5, 2011 James --> how big is ur tank? U comparing a radion with ur DIY led side by side? I'm doing them side by side and can't really tell the difference... Pretty good to me,, will be observing it a while more... Solo--> yopz.. Got a unit from Ken How's the light coverage? The demo at Madpetz is over a small tank. U mentioned the radion comparable to yr mh, is in terms of brightness n coverage? U hang the radion same height as mh? Quote Tank size:36"x36"x24" Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000 Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s. Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets) Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200 Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel. Additives: ESV 2 part. Power consumption 2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts BK skimmer:50watts 2xVortech wavemaker:70watts Daikin compressor:775watts Lighting:180watts Ato system:21watts Exhaust fans:16watts Refugium light:27watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member serravorte Posted November 5, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 5, 2011 How's the light coverage? The demo at Madpetz is over a small tank. U mentioned the radion comparable to yr mh, is in terms of brightness n coverage? U hang the radion same height as mh? yupz.. hang them side by side... same height.. coverage is good.. but if u ask me, strictly speaking.. MH coverage still wider.. can really tell the diff... but radion coverage is not bad as well.. definately JUST NICE for a 2footer... for 3 footer wise.. using 2 radion is definately recommanded... the best part abt radion = now i dun need to switch on my lights... everything is done automatically through their program inside... tts wat i like.. and the light selection is amazing... now is to try out for at least 3 mths to see the difference.. Quote My 3ft tank Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft Ehiem 1262 return Ehiem 1260 Artica 1/5hp Chiller Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160 Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV 02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic) Deltec 501 CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted November 5, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 5, 2011 yupz.. hang them side by side... same height.. coverage is good.. but if u ask me, strictly speaking.. MH coverage still wider.. can really tell the diff... but radion coverage is not bad as well.. definately JUST NICE for a 2footer... for 3 footer wise.. using 2 radion is definately recommanded... the best part abt radion = now i dun need to switch on my lights... everything is done automatically through their program inside... tts wat i like.. and the light selection is amazing... now is to try out for at least 3 mths to see the difference.. Think aftermarket led light set coverage can't compare to MH. My DIY set is 1 10w led per heatsink, total 8 pcs, 4 white 4 blue. I can position them anywhere I like so coverage is gd. Also for led, I find that the reflector makes a diff, most of the time concentrating the light & becomes a spot light. Therefore U need more modules for same MH coverage. In the end, though LED is saving electricity, but with more modules for coverage, the power consumption is somewhat the same. The only advantage is the room is not warm and power saving is from chiller kicking less in. If we copy radion's led color bulbs & make a DIY, I think the light effect will be better than most pple just using white & blue leds. However the cost will be high, might be close to the price of a radion. And that is only on price of hardware alone, radion's software is a candy bar. Individual control for each led color, like an Android OS. Still can pair up with vortech pump somemore. Before seeing radion, I am very satisfied with my DIY led set, after looking at the versatility of its software, I'm contemplating to get 1.... But first I need to buy an iphone 4s or a LV bag for my CO to get approval.... Waiting for your test result!! Quote Tank size:36"x36"x24" Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000 Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s. Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets) Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200 Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel. Additives: ESV 2 part. Power consumption 2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts BK skimmer:50watts 2xVortech wavemaker:70watts Daikin compressor:775watts Lighting:180watts Ato system:21watts Exhaust fans:16watts Refugium light:27watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member serravorte Posted November 17, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 17, 2011 Been 2 weeks after radion, Results --> Mh side is not doing well... could be due to the more direct lights they are getting now cos MH is shifted to their top instead of at the side all these while.. corals shows sign of stress as poly extension reduce... Radion --> everything been good... clams opening up wider, but my stylo is not responding well to it due to it being bleach by the LED, have shifted it to the bottom of the tank but still shown signs of stress... rest of the corals responding well specially my stag and chill pepper monti, can see some growth tips coming out and monti starting to grow... will update again with pic after another 2 weeks... Quote My 3ft tank Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft Ehiem 1262 return Ehiem 1260 Artica 1/5hp Chiller Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160 Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV 02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic) Deltec 501 CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 All my corals seasoned under diyed LED lighting for years so no bleaching issue for me after added Radion ! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted November 17, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 17, 2011 Been 2 weeks after radion, Results --> Mh side is not doing well... could be due to the more direct lights they are getting now cos MH is shifted to their top instead of at the side all these while.. corals shows sign of stress as poly extension reduce... Radion --> everything been good... clams opening up wider, but my stylo is not responding well to it due to it being bleach by the LED, have shifted it to the bottom of the tank but still shown signs of stress... rest of the corals responding well specially my stag and chill pepper monti, can see some growth tips coming out and monti starting to grow... will update again with pic after another 2 weeks... Do u see growth tips on yr corals when using MH? 2wks can see growth. Tat's a good sign. Will be camping here for more of your results and saviing for a radion... Quote Tank size:36"x36"x24" Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000 Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s. Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets) Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200 Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel. Additives: ESV 2 part. Power consumption 2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts BK skimmer:50watts 2xVortech wavemaker:70watts Daikin compressor:775watts Lighting:180watts Ato system:21watts Exhaust fans:16watts Refugium light:27watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted November 17, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 17, 2011 Quote Tank size:36"x36"x24" Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000 Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s. Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets) Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200 Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel. Additives: ESV 2 part. Power consumption 2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts BK skimmer:50watts 2xVortech wavemaker:70watts Daikin compressor:775watts Lighting:180watts Ato system:21watts Exhaust fans:16watts Refugium light:27watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member serravorte Posted November 18, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 18, 2011 Do u see growth tips on yr corals when using MH? 2wks can see growth. Tat's a good sign. Will be camping here for more of your results and saviing for a radion... yupz but only on the fast grower like chilli pepper monti... purple digitata also abit of growth.. however, i dunno izzit my water para no good or watever reason,,, my sps just wont colour up... one reason i can think of is mabb my nutrient too low.. but i also have algae.. which is y im puzzled... finding ways to colour up my sticks for the moment.. Quote My 3ft tank Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft Ehiem 1262 return Ehiem 1260 Artica 1/5hp Chiller Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160 Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV 02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic) Deltec 501 CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmkui Posted November 18, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have been using Radion for about a week and using the preset cycle, everything is ok and love the coloration.. all corals are so colorful no regrets for the purchase the only shortfall is it is abit more noisy for the fan as compared to my maxspect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Know u are one happy customer. Lol. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengyang_neo Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 yupz but only on the fast grower like chilli pepper monti... purple digitata also abit of growth.. however, i dunno izzit my water para no good or watever reason,,, my sps just wont colour up... one reason i can think of is mabb my nutrient too low.. but i also have algae.. which is y im puzzled... finding ways to colour up my sticks for the moment.. Hi bro, for SPS it will take time to colour up, sometime it is better to do normal water change and wait for the colour to come back. How old is your set up? The SPS u have is coloured when u get it or it already lost the colour? If it already lost it colour when u get it then it will take a even longer time for it to return. Quote 5x2.5x1.5ft Rimless Dream Tank (06/03/12) Skimmer - Reefoctupus Return Pump - 1 x Eheim 1264, 1 x water blaster 7kWavemaker - 2 x mp40esChiller - Daikin compressor with coil drop inLighting - 4 x 80w T5 Pair 1(6hrs23/12/12),Pair 2(16/06/12312hrs 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (1/3/12) -(15/11/12)6hrs and 2 x 80w De-lighting Retrofit (13/10/12) -6hrs) Reactor - Dosing pump (01/01/11) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member serravorte Posted November 20, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2011 Something I discovered today.. Radion side --> lots of diatom bloom and needs to cleAn glass every 2 days Mh side clean and only required to clean like every 5 days.. Conclusion --> does led Leads to more diatom bloom..? Recently I also just changed My sump and did about 50% water change.. Could also be the reason.. Let's find out in the nxt week Quote My 3ft tank Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft Ehiem 1262 return Ehiem 1260 Artica 1/5hp Chiller Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160 Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV 02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic) Deltec 501 CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member serravorte Posted November 20, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2011 Hi bro, for SPS it will take time to colour up, sometime it is better to do normal water change and wait for the colour to come back. How old is your set up? The SPS u have is coloured when u get it or it already lost the colour? If it already lost it colour when u get it then it will take a even longer time for it to return. Setup is abt 3 years? Roughly ard there.. Sps lost it's color and now trying to fixed the problem... Used to haf very vivid color sps inside when I use a cr.. B ut haf dosing.. Seems like can't really color up my sticks to mY expectations Quote My 3ft tank Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft Ehiem 1262 return Ehiem 1260 Artica 1/5hp Chiller Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160 Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV 02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic) Deltec 501 CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo77 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Good work. Quote Tank : 4 X 2 X 2 with low iron front panel and external overflow Skimmer : BK SM200 with waste collector Return Pumps : Red Dragon 6m3 and Ehiem 1262 FR : 2 X Deltec 509 & powered by AB2000 Nitrate Filter : Deltec NF 509 and tee off from AB2000 Calcium R'tor : Deltec PF 501 with RM secondary chamber Kalkwasser R'tor : Deltec KM500 Chiller : Pansonic 1 HP Compressor with 20m titanium Coil Wave Makers : 4 X Tunze 6055 with 7096 & Vortec MP40w Controller : GHL Profilux Lighting : ATI Powermodule 10 or 8 tubes Water Top-up : Water Top-Up tank powered by Tunze Osmolator External Monitor : American Pinpoint pH and Temp. Monitor for main tank and GHL Profilux Controller to measure temp, pH, Redox Ozonizer : Sander C50 UV : Corallife 6x Algae Scrubbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hmkui Posted November 24, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted November 24, 2011 Know u are one happy customer. Lol. ya bro.. indeed really like the coloration of the corals... need not add any T5 or addition lights to enhance the corals color.. and my royal blue mille really start coloring up.. but a side note.. the light does enhance some growth of the algae.. discovered the algae seem to enjoy the light specturm too.. fortunately i have the flame angel and the spotted benny to keep them in check... but i think i need more algae clean up crew to reduce the algae.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member LittleBurger Posted December 2, 2011 SRC Member Share Posted December 2, 2011 Something I discovered today.. Radion side --> lots of diatom bloom and needs to cleAn glass every 2 days Mh side clean and only required to clean like every 5 days.. Conclusion --> does led Leads to more diatom bloom..? Recently I also just changed My sump and did about 50% water change.. Could also be the reason.. Let's find out in the nxt week Hi, u hanging frm ceiling? How high frm the water surface? Doing some market research... Quote Tank size:36"x36"x24" Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000 Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s. Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets) Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor. Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200 Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel. Additives: ESV 2 part. Power consumption 2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts BK skimmer:50watts 2xVortech wavemaker:70watts Daikin compressor:775watts Lighting:180watts Ato system:21watts Exhaust fans:16watts Refugium light:27watts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member serravorte Posted December 2, 2011 Author SRC Member Share Posted December 2, 2011 Hi, u hanging frm ceiling? How high frm the water surface? Doing some market research... abt 6 inches from surface... i just attached to my MH rack and use them side by side... wire hanging + their ecotech marine kit that comes with it... thx.. but i have recently restarted my tank... so wont be doing more updates till 6 mths later... Quote My 3ft tank Dimension --> 3ftx1.5ftx2ft Ehiem 1262 return Ehiem 1260 Artica 1/5hp Chiller Tunze 6055 + 7091 single controller EcoTech Marine Vortech MP40W Royal Exclusive Mini BubbleKing 160 Lumenarc 250watt 10K BLV 02x Giesemann T5 39watt (blue + Actinic) Deltec 501 CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Hi, u hanging frm ceiling? How high frm the water surface? Doing some market research... To cover 24x24", Ecotech recommended 8~10" above water line in RC. Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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