EcoTech Radion XR30W LED's- Anybody tried them yet?

Reefahholic · 10/04/2011, 11:17 AM

How do you like them?

What's the best LED option right now?

Arkayology · 10/04/2011, 11:20 AM

http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com/radion/

http://marine-engineers.org/2011/10/...r30w-up-close/

Reefahholic · 10/04/2011, 12:16 PM

Yeah, I saw mr saltwater tanks video, but couldnt find his thread on my phone. Thanks brother.

I'll have to check the other link too!

Arkayology · 10/04/2011, 12:41 PM

NP. There are also numerous discussion in the lighting forum here, and on other websites. Check them out for a more informed opinion.

Reefahholic · 10/04/2011, 12:48 PM

So as of now, what LED fixture are most agreeing to be the best buy?

Amoore311 · 10/04/2011, 12:55 PM

Radion is the only full spectrum RGB option available.

Makes the choice pretty easy for me.

Arkayology · 10/04/2011, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefahholic

So as of now, what LED fixture are most agreeing to be the best buy?

I am no expert on LED tech, but I would say that it is a matter of opinion as to what is best. There are many things to consider and it comes down to what is best for you. The AI sols are considered to be great for the money and many use them. The radions are getting good reviews but we will have to see how they do when everyone gets their hands on them. Mazzara, Ecoxotic, and Vertex are good as well. There are also other options that I have not mentioned because they are too numerous. Many prefer the DIY approach because of the cost effectiveness. Spend some time reading up on what is out there.

As for me, I pre-ordered a radion to replace my 250w MH. We will see how that goes.

Reefahholic · 10/04/2011, 08:37 PM

I did see this rant about Radion LED's..

http://blog.captive-aquatics.com/cap...nd-a-miss.html

Reefahholic · 10/04/2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amoore311

Radion is the only full spectrum RGB option available.

Makes the choice pretty easy for me.

What does that mean? Not familiar with that...

Arkayology · 10/04/2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefahholic

I did see this rant about Radion LED's..

http://blog.captive-aquatics.com/cap...nd-a-miss.html

There are whole threads about how that guy is biased and not giving an accurate portrayal of what a Radion can and cannot do.

Ston3 · 10/04/2011, 09:48 PM

I've seen it over a local reefer's tank here in Houston. His tank is on the ecotech website. I think they've been on his tank for about 5 weeks now. The colors and pe of his coral look great. The overall colors of the tank look very natural. I really like the ability to dial in exactly how much of each color you like. The fixture looks very sleek and looked as though it was part of the decor rather than an eyesore. The fan people online have complained about is very discreet and doesn't take away from the fixture at all imo.

I will say there is a little bit of color separation at the sharp edges. If it really bothers you (which it didn't bother me), I find that my t5s + par38s eliminate all color separation. I'm not saying that this is the next biggest thing in reef lighting, but I will say that I have my radion on pre-order.

TheFishTeen · 10/05/2011, 12:10 AM

Cmon' people, this is EcoTech were talking about! OF COURSE ITS A SOLID BUY!

redliner · 10/05/2011, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFishTeen

Cmon' people, this is EcoTech were talking about! OF COURSE ITS A SOLID BUY!

Failures like the vortech pump and expensive replacement parts? NO DEAL!!

Will take atleast 3-6months to see if Radion are any good. Time will tell.

Reefahholic · 10/05/2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalDude

There are whole threads about how that guy is biased and not giving an accurate portrayal of what a Radion can and cannot do.

Ha..yeah I figured that, just got through moving houses so I really haven't had time to look.

Can't wait to people have them for about 6 months. Then we'll see how well they work.

Of course, there will be the next latest and greatest..

Reefahholic · 10/05/2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFishTeen

Cmon' people, this is EcoTech were talking about! OF COURSE ITS A SOLID BUY!

That's what I was thinkin'

Reefahholic · 10/05/2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redliner

Failures like the vortech pump and expensive replacement parts? NO DEAL!!

Will take atleast 3-6months to see if Radion are any good. Time will tell.

I hope they are a solid buy...im really wanting some good lighting.

ganjero · 10/05/2011, 09:45 AM

Do you use LEDs? Have you seen LED lit tanks? have you looked at a LED lit tank for extended time? This is a little off topic but I suggest anyone looking at any LED solution to check out a tank using LEDs and watch it for a few minutes.

I think LEDs make some corals look amazing but if I want to stare at my tank, work on it, look for details, my eyes get tired really fast and I get headaches. This is not the case for everyone but I've heard other people complaint about the same effects.

Full spectrum RGB means it has spectrum in the Reds Greens and Blues, some are arguing that this is more an aesthetical improvement for our eyes more than for the inhabitants, which is still a plus.

Reefahholic · 10/05/2011, 10:35 AM

No, I actually haven't had LED's or seen any on a tank other than pictures.

They don't look like they would hurt your eyes, but I can't say because I've never looked in person.

That's interesting....I know I can't hardly sit through a 3D movie, and if it's anything like that, I'll probably just get some Tek T5's

tqpolo · 10/05/2011, 11:09 AM

Nobody tried the Radio yet other than the people Ecotech paid to advertise for them because they have not shipped yet.

10/04/2011, 11:17 AM	#1
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	EcoTech Radion XR30W LED's- Anybody tried them yet? How do you like them? What's the best LED option right now?

10/04/2011, 11:20 AM	#2
Arkayology Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,597	http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com/radion/ http://marine-engineers.org/2011/10/...r30w-up-close/ __________________ -Matt in between tanks

10/04/2011, 12:41 PM	#4
Arkayology Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,597	NP. There are also numerous discussion in the lighting forum here, and on other websites. Check them out for a more informed opinion. __________________ -Matt in between tanks

10/04/2011, 12:55 PM	#6
Amoore311 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ulster County, NY Posts: 2,521	Radion is the only full spectrum RGB option available. Makes the choice pretty easy for me. __________________ 30 Gallon FOWLR 2004-2006 90 Gallon LPS Reef 2006-2008 180 Gallon SPS Reef 2008-20012 100 Gallon Custom Rimless Mixed Reef 2012-2014 29 Gallon Biocube Reef! Current Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon Biocube, StevesLED Upgrade, Neptune Apex

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10/04/2011, 12:16 PM	#3
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	Yeah, I saw mr saltwater tanks video, but couldnt find his thread on my phone. Thanks brother. I'll have to check the other link too!

10/04/2011, 12:48 PM	#5
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	So as of now, what LED fixture are most agreeing to be the best buy?

10/04/2011, 08:37 PM	#8
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	I did see this rant about Radion LED's.. http://blog.captive-aquatics.com/cap...nd-a-miss.html

10/04/2011, 09:48 PM	#11
Ston3 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 330	I've seen it over a local reefer's tank here in Houston. His tank is on the ecotech website. I think they've been on his tank for about 5 weeks now. The colors and pe of his coral look great. The overall colors of the tank look very natural. I really like the ability to dial in exactly how much of each color you like. The fixture looks very sleek and looked as though it was part of the decor rather than an eyesore. The fan people online have complained about is very discreet and doesn't take away from the fixture at all imo. I will say there is a little bit of color separation at the sharp edges. If it really bothers you (which it didn't bother me), I find that my t5s + par38s eliminate all color separation. I'm not saying that this is the next biggest thing in reef lighting, but I will say that I have my radion on pre-order.

10/05/2011, 12:10 AM	#12
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	Cmon' people, this is EcoTech were talking about! OF COURSE ITS A SOLID BUY!

10/05/2011, 09:45 AM	#17
ganjero saiperchémibatteilcorazon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,027	Do you use LEDs? Have you seen LED lit tanks? have you looked at a LED lit tank for extended time? This is a little off topic but I suggest anyone looking at any LED solution to check out a tank using LEDs and watch it for a few minutes. I think LEDs make some corals look amazing but if I want to stare at my tank, work on it, look for details, my eyes get tired really fast and I get headaches. This is not the case for everyone but I've heard other people complaint about the same effects. Full spectrum RGB means it has spectrum in the Reds Greens and Blues, some are arguing that this is more an aesthetical improvement for our eyes more than for the inhabitants, which is still a plus.

10/05/2011, 10:35 AM	#18
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	No, I actually haven't had LED's or seen any on a tank other than pictures. They don't look like they would hurt your eyes, but I can't say because I've never looked in person. That's interesting....I know I can't hardly sit through a 3D movie, and if it's anything like that, I'll probably just get some Tek T5's

10/05/2011, 11:09 AM	#19
tqpolo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 372	Nobody tried the Radio yet other than the people Ecotech paid to advertise for them because they have not shipped yet.