sunnymau Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi all, I have decided to come back after 4 years of leaving this wonderful hobby. I am going to set up a 3x2x2 rimless with sps and lps mixed reef. Did some research and still considering to get LED of t5. If i were to get t5, ATI will be my choice and no doubt about it. For LED I am considering between Mazarra S and Radion. Seen the Radion demo at Iwarna, I am impress. I was told 1set of Radion is able to cover the entire tank and it cost slightly more than 1k which is about the same price as Mazarra S (3 module at 150w). I am skeptical about the coverage from sigle unit of Radion, anyone can advise on this? For Mazarra S the down side is it has less feature compare to Radion, however I don really find the features are absulote necessary. I feel it is good to have features like storm simulation and etc. but it does not affect the health of the corals dirrectly (correct me if i am wrong). My main concern are whether the light set can provide growth and health to the corals and fishes, and whether it can have a good coverage to the entire tank. Really need advice from guru here. Thanks!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnymau Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 BTW, 2sets of Radion is out of the equation as out of my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi all, I have decided to come back after 4 years of leaving this wonderful hobby. I am going to set up a 3x2x2 rimless with sps and lps mixed reef. Did some research and still considering to get LED of t5. If i were to get t5, ATI will be my choice and no doubt about it. For LED I am considering between Mazarra S and Radion. Seen the Radion demo at Iwarna, I am impress. I was told 1set of Radion is able to cover the entire tank and it cost slightly more than 1k which is about the same price as Mazarra S (3 module at 150w). I am skeptical about the coverage from sigle unit of Radion, anyone can advise on this? For Mazarra S the down side is it has less feature compare to Radion, however I don really find the features are absulote necessary. I feel it is good to have features like storm simulation and etc. but it does not affect the health of the corals dirrectly (correct me if i am wrong). My main concern are whether the light set can provide growth and health to the corals and fishes, and whether it can have a good coverage to the entire tank. Really need advice from guru here. Thanks!! Hi bro, My tank is same size as your and I can tell you that 1 radion will definitely unable to cover entire tank at the height of 8-10" which is recommended by ecotech. If you rise up the hanging height, PAR will be compromised. Imho, go for 2 sets if you want full coverage. 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...
Jameshong Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Sorry double post. 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...
Jameshong Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 IMHO, for fair comparison should use Mazarra P series instead of S series mah! 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...
sunnymau Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Hi bro, My tank is same size as your and I can tell you that 1 radion will definitely unable to cover entire tank at the height of 8-10" which is recommended by ecotech. If you rise up the hanging height, PAR will be compromised. Imho, go for 2 sets if you want full coverage. 2sets too ex lah at more than 2k.. Btw why Mazarra P? Because it got red and green? But 30w lesser than S series.. May can learn DIY from YOU! Ha ha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 2sets too ex lah at more than 2k.. Btw why Mazarra P? Because it got red and green? But 30w lesser than S series.. May can learn DIY from YOU! Ha ha... According to DE website,180w P series (3 modules) is SGD2220 so 2x Radion still cheaper lor. 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...
sunnymau Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 According to DE website,180w P series (3 modules) is SGD2220 so 2x Radion still cheaper lor. I read it wrongly, I am looking at the 2 module one at 120w... Anyone has experience with this light sex? Is kinda new in the market I presume... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I read it wrongly, I am looking at the 2 module one at 120w... Anyone has experience with this light sex? Is kinda new in the market I presume... But DE, Razali recommended 3 modules for 3x2x2ft tank so 2 modules may not enable to have full coverage. Here is the 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...
llecaroz Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I personnaly own 4 radions on my 130cmX100cmX65 (water level @60), 1 on each side & 2 in the center, you can find a picture of my last update in the Radion owner club of the reefcentral (& some old pictures with only 3 at http://reef.lecaroz.name). 2 to cover 100cmX33cm is in my point of view the minimum if you want a minimal level level light acceptable for your eyes. For sure it could work with less for corals but don't forget the visual effect I hope that my feedback will help you in your choice Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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