which option to choose light and circulation

Aikman · 04/19/2012, 09:28 AM

Hi, I am buying the equipment and the need light and circulation

1 - Vortech mp10esw + Radion xr30 $ 1030

OR

2 - AI sol blue 399 usd

controler AI 80 usd

vortech MP10w 280 usd

$760 USD

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madean · 04/19/2012, 09:43 AM

Well if you don't care about spending the extra $300 or so buy new. I have been burned a few times with buying used. I am starting to become a believer in buying everything new.

billdogg · 04/19/2012, 10:00 AM

i think he meant us dollars

what size system???
what do you plan on keeping???

ek9vboi · 04/19/2012, 11:05 AM

I like option 2. Two lighting fixtures on a tank that is about 36" long would be nice.

reefkeeper125 · 04/19/2012, 11:17 AM

My vote is for #1. I have three radion and absolutly love them. They produce a very nice color spectrum and the controlability (Dont think I spelled that right lol) is awesome on them. You wont be disapointed.

secrest · 04/19/2012, 11:28 AM

My vote is for option 1. It all depends on the size of the tank and what you really want to keep though. I like the option of having the lights and pump be able to communicate.

BigCountry74 · 04/19/2012, 11:37 AM

get "controllable" powerheads if you can. ones that are compatible with a wavemaker for example. looking back I wish I would have purchased those when I was in the market...

Aikman · 04/19/2012, 11:45 AM

Sorry my tank is 40 g breeder

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drtrash · 04/19/2012, 11:59 AM

Not with only 1 of either. AI puts out more light spread and has more power but I think the radion put out better color. MP10 maybe too small also. I have a mp40 on a 36" tank running 50%, by choice but nice to turn it up if necessary

Aikman · 04/19/2012, 12:31 PM

Drtrash you say that i will short with the mp10 in my 40 g 36" 18" 17"

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scarface70706 · 04/19/2012, 04:43 PM

my vote is ecotech's radions and their pumps since they have the wireless feature and they are fully upgradeable.

04/19/2012, 10:00 AM	#3
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	i think he meant us dollars what size system??? what do you plan on keeping??? __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

04/19/2012, 11:37 AM	#7
BigCountry74 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,761	get "controllable" powerheads if you can. ones that are compatible with a wavemaker for example. looking back I wish I would have purchased those when I was in the market... __________________ 135g mixed reef (retired) http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2132815 Current 40g reef http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2483250 Current Tank Info: 40g bare bottom reef

04/19/2012, 09:28 AM	#1
Aikman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	which option to choose light and circulation Hi, I am buying the equipment and the need light and circulation 1 - Vortech mp10esw + Radion xr30 $ 1030 OR 2 - AI sol blue 399 usd controler AI 80 usd vortech MP10w 280 usd $760 USD Enviado desde mi GT-I9000B usando Tapatalk

04/19/2012, 09:43 AM	#2
madean Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 994	Well if you don't care about spending the extra $300 or so buy new. I have been burned a few times with buying used. I am starting to become a believer in buying everything new.

04/19/2012, 11:05 AM	#4
ek9vboi Registered Member. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South FL Posts: 3,027	I like option 2. Two lighting fixtures on a tank that is about 36" long would be nice.

04/19/2012, 11:17 AM	#5
reefkeeper125 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 59	My vote is for #1. I have three radion and absolutly love them. They produce a very nice color spectrum and the controlability (Dont think I spelled that right lol) is awesome on them. You wont be disapointed.

04/19/2012, 11:28 AM	#6
secrest Tired Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,148	My vote is for option 1. It all depends on the size of the tank and what you really want to keep though. I like the option of having the lights and pump be able to communicate.

04/19/2012, 11:45 AM	#8
Aikman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	Sorry my tank is 40 g breeder Enviado desde mi GT-I9000B usando Tapatalk

04/19/2012, 11:59 AM	#9
drtrash Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S. Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,178	Not with only 1 of either. AI puts out more light spread and has more power but I think the radion put out better color. MP10 maybe too small also. I have a mp40 on a 36" tank running 50%, by choice but nice to turn it up if necessary

04/19/2012, 12:31 PM	#10
Aikman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	Drtrash you say that i will short with the mp10 in my 40 g 36" 18" 17" Enviado desde mi GT-I9000B usando Tapatalk

04/19/2012, 04:43 PM	#11
scarface70706 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,364	my vote is ecotech's radions and their pumps since they have the wireless feature and they are fully upgradeable.