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02/25/2013, 03:48 PM
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Max spect Razor or Radion gen 2
I am thinking of getting either Max spec Rasor 27" or a Radion color 2nd gen.
What do you think I should do. Tank: 48"x24"x24" 90% softies 10% SPS I am currently running 2x250w radium MH I only can afford $500-$600 for LEd. Please suggest something. Thanks. |
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02/25/2013, 03:59 PM
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Need 2 radions for that tank.
So go for the razors. |
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02/25/2013, 04:13 PM
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if you have a center brace that you u need 2 razors
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If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys |
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02/25/2013, 08:49 PM
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Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.. Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 3 G4 Radions |
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02/25/2013, 09:57 PM
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2 of the 24" controllable fixtures from reef breeders for $329 each. they may not have all the bells and whistles but there are many people who are using them with great results. look at the thread about these and see what you think
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02/25/2013, 10:43 PM
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Buy bulbs again and wait it out
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If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys |
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02/25/2013, 10:48 PM
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Stick with the radium bulbs they are better than any led out atm
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02/25/2013, 11:22 PM
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I'd say stick with radiums as well. haha
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02/25/2013, 11:42 PM
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jadendo i got mine from amaz^% for 175 a pop got 2 of them and all i got to say is dam colors pop sps softies are doing well just have to acclimate your corals to the new light they are intese running mine at 50% blues and 10% whites these light are dimmable just have to put timers two seperate cords for blues and whites
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02/26/2013, 03:57 PM
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What did you get from Amazon? Please share a link. Thanks
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02/26/2013, 09:50 PM
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i dont know if i can post a link
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02/26/2013, 09:58 PM
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02/26/2013, 10:09 PM
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Projects: 29g BioCube - Moved to a RSM 130D My @work system 150g 36x36x27 cube - running since 10/2012 300g total system with 60g frag and 2'x3' sump and 60g water change volume Current Tank Info: 150g Cube w/300g System - 150g Tall FOWLR - RSM 130D |
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02/26/2013, 10:11 PM
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lol - oscarb, that is your FTS. Why not just link to your thread
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Projects: 29g BioCube - Moved to a RSM 130D My @work system 150g 36x36x27 cube - running since 10/2012 300g total system with 60g frag and 2'x3' sump and 60g water change volume Current Tank Info: 150g Cube w/300g System - 150g Tall FOWLR - RSM 130D |
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02/26/2013, 10:11 PM
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I have the razor
If you have a center brace its not a good light There are 3 led modules on it And if u center it over the tank the middle LEDs are right over the center brace I have one on my 65 and had to offset the light or the middle light was blocked
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Pass the salt please Current Tank Info: 65 Gal RR in wall, 29 gallon sump with mag 9.5 return pump, Turbo Twist UV, Phosban Reactor, ESHOPPS SC-120 cone skimmer, Maxspect Razor 160 watt led, Apex JR, Vortech MP10ES, |
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02/26/2013, 10:31 PM
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mine dont affect by center brace looks fine to me but thats my opinion
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02/26/2013, 10:37 PM
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If you Can afford the radions you will not be disappointed , I just switched from 400 radium and 150 vho over a 30x30x31deep and will never go back to MH. This is just my opinion and I think you will be happy in the end if you go with them. I don't know much about the other fixture so maybe someone else can chim in.
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Life is to short to buy frags ! But for FREE I'LL take them ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> LIVE SAND ITS THE CURE........® Current Tank Info: 120 CUBE Live sand Mitras lx6100hv MRC MR 2 single becket MP40 power head Aquamedic dosing pump using B-ionic |
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02/26/2013, 10:41 PM
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hate to say it but leds are the future
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02/27/2013, 07:15 AM
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Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator. |
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02/27/2013, 11:58 AM
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Both the Radion and Razor 27" would be poor choices for your tank over what you have. Stick with the Radiums.
If you don't mind less light on the corners, the 32" reefbreeders light can work on a 48" for $450. |
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02/27/2013, 12:05 PM
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Lol -GSMguy is funny.
How old are your current Radium bulbs? They last a good bit longer than 1-1 1/2 years and if your not having issues with your corals then keep running them. I'm waiting for LEDs to get better & cheaper. |
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02/27/2013, 12:07 PM
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02/27/2013, 03:16 PM
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The summer is coming and the temperature is what most concerns me. I remember my tank was running at 84F-86F on a hot day. That was crazy. I lost a very nice looking anemony or two.
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02/27/2013, 04:42 PM
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Minimum of 2 Radions over that tank. I had 1 radion on my 30x24 tank and even without corals on the edges had shadowing issues. I need 2 to get complete coverage.
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02/27/2013, 10:37 PM
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im glad u all can get a kick out of some one posting but if u all r suppose to give advise we are SOL here :$
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