New or Old Lights AI and Radion

[mbray94]

Alright guys I know this subject has been beat to no tomorrow. But I have a to ask since I am at a crossroad in going totally new or upgrade the existing leds that I have now.

I currently have two AI Sols over my standard 90 gallon 4 foot reef tank. Its a mix of softies and SPS. Here is my dilemma. I basically want to choose between these three options.

1. Upgrade AI Sols to AI HYDRA 52 @299 per fixture = $600

equals $600 out of pocket

OR

2. Sell AI Sols with wireless controller for $400 and get Radion G3 for $584 per fixture = $1168 (they are on Sale right now)

equals $768 out of pocket

OR

3. Sell AI Sols with wireless controller for $400 and get Radion G3 Pro for $649 per fixture = $1298 (they are on sale right now)
equals $898 out of pocket

So you can see my dilemma is between the three options is $198 dollars. I have seen both and know both lights are great but wanted to get some input if you would not mind. Thanks for any advise or input that you can give.


Mike

 

[tyler1503]

Personally I'd go the cheap option. I've never used any of those lights before. I don't know a great deal about LEDs and I don't know each fixtures specs, so I may be a little misguided when I say this. But they all essentially do the same thing and are all quality fixtures. They can all colour up corals and allow them to grow, is there much point in dropping an extra $200 for unnecessary features?
That money could be well spent on fish or coral!