Corona, Radion Pro G3 or Hydra 52.... need 1, thoughts?

[BantyRooster97]

So I have a 4' long tank and had 3 RapidLED Onyx fixtures running on it. Growth was good, color was good... I was very happy. Then one of them went out & Rapid can't fix it. So I need to add a new/used light. Rapid offered me a new Corona at a great price, but I'm a little gun shy since my Onyx fixtures have only been running about 10 months.

So based on peoples experience what would you recommend?
1 new Corona
1 used Radion Pro G3
1 used AI Hydra 52

Thanks!

 

[mjlash22]

So I have a 4' long tank and had 3 RapidLED Onyx fixtures running on it. Growth was good, color was good... I was very happy. Then one of them went out & Rapid can't fix it. So I need to add a new/used light. Rapid offered me a new Corona at a great price, but I'm a little gun shy since my Onyx fixtures have only been running about 10 months.

So based on peoples experience what would you recommend?
1 new Corona
1 used Radion Pro G3
1 used AI Hydra 52

Thanks!

I'm an AI fan. Every light you listed has people who love them and people who hate them. I have personally never heard of Corona, but I know a friend each who has radion/AI. AI seems a better bang for the buck for what you get.

 

[BantyRooster97]

Thanks for the reply. I know not many people are as familiar with the RapidLED lights (Corona) but I like their customer service & my other lights seem t work well. But it isn't coltrollable with the Apex. So I'm kind of looking for 1 that is.

Anyone else?

 

[mjlash22]

Thanks for the reply. I know not many people are as familiar with the RapidLED lights (Corona) but I like their customer service & my other lights seem t work well. But it isn't coltrollable with the Apex. So I'm kind of looking for 1 that is.

Anyone else?

Of your 3 selections, I believe the Radions are the only lights that are able to be controlled through the APEX. I do not believe AI has apex control-ability, just through their app.

 

[BantyRooster97]

Thanks. I was really leaning the Corona since it is new, but I've heard lots of good things about the Radions. May look into a G3 or one that has been upgraded to a G3 recently. I like to be able to control everything through the Apex. I don't run clouds or storms or anything, but when I want to turn things off or ramp up or own, it's nice t go to 1 place.

 

[mjlash22]

I agree, having everything in one spot is convenient. I have not done a controller on my system as of yet as the need has not outweighed the cost, but if you are looking in that direction, the radions are your best best. Either the XR15 or 30/Pro.

 

[reeferfoxx]

I will say the Corona has been around for awhile. Not very popular though due to the lack of manual functions. There are no manual buttons for adjustments and can only be controlled via wifi app. I would say they are very comparable to the Radion G3.