Lighting question

Colt1911 · 02/21/2017, 10:51 PM

First post

I am a long time lurker first time posting. I have been reading a lot of threads in here about lighting a reef tank which helped me narrow down my choices on which light I will be using on a 100gal (48" L X 24" W X 18 H) with focus on SPS. My 2 choices are either 8bulb ATI PM Hybrid or 3 Radion XR30 Pros. I was originally leaning towards the ATI however after reading the entire thread on the PM Hybrid club I found out that there are currently some issues with the unit like bad ballast, defective controller and Time resetting when the unit is unplugged. I am now leaning towards the Radions. Should I take the plunge with Radions or should I stick with the ATI?

tkeracer619 · 02/22/2017, 12:28 AM

I'd probably go with the Radions but would consider starting with two and adding a third if you feel you need it.

JUNBUG361 · 02/22/2017, 08:51 AM

+1 on radions

fishgate · 02/22/2017, 09:50 AM

$400 worth of lights for $2400? Enjoy!

crazycolt42 · 02/22/2017, 04:19 PM

Any reason you would not want to go with your own hybrid? I like the suggestion of two radions, but most of what I have read lately is hybrid T5 and LED. You could add 2-4 54w retrofit t5's which would take care of shadowing issues that I have heard about with SPS dominant tanks lit with only LED's. More wires, etc, which will not look as clean if you don't have a canopy. That would be the trade off.

Colt1911 · 02/23/2017, 11:25 PM

I am not planning on putting a hood over the tank. If I'm going with a Hybrid, I'll go with ATI due to the unit having only 1 cord.

scuzy · 02/24/2017, 12:36 AM

Go Mitras LX7

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CeresReef · 02/24/2017, 10:30 AM

+1 for radions as well, although pricewise they are not very friendly. Bragging rights though...

Colt1911 · 03/01/2017, 11:26 PM

it's not so much about the price since in the long run it will be cheaper to run Radions compared to having T5 lights. I guess it is settled...im going for the Radions

Thanks!!

02/21/2017, 10:51 PM	#1
Colt1911 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 16	Lighting question First post I am a long time lurker first time posting. I have been reading a lot of threads in here about lighting a reef tank which helped me narrow down my choices on which light I will be using on a 100gal (48" L X 24" W X 18 H) with focus on SPS. My 2 choices are either 8bulb ATI PM Hybrid or 3 Radion XR30 Pros. I was originally leaning towards the ATI however after reading the entire thread on the PM Hybrid club I found out that there are currently some issues with the unit like bad ballast, defective controller and Time resetting when the unit is unplugged. I am now leaning towards the Radions. Should I take the plunge with Radions or should I stick with the ATI?

02/22/2017, 12:28 AM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I'd probably go with the Radions but would consider starting with two and adding a third if you feel you need it. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

02/22/2017, 09:50 AM	#4
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	$400 worth of lights for $2400? Enjoy! __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

02/22/2017, 08:51 AM	#3
JUNBUG361 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Antioch,CALIFORNIA Posts: 1,091	+1 on radions

02/22/2017, 04:19 PM	#5
crazycolt42 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 64	Any reason you would not want to go with your own hybrid? I like the suggestion of two radions, but most of what I have read lately is hybrid T5 and LED. You could add 2-4 54w retrofit t5's which would take care of shadowing issues that I have heard about with SPS dominant tanks lit with only LED's. More wires, etc, which will not look as clean if you don't have a canopy. That would be the trade off.

02/23/2017, 11:25 PM	#6
Colt1911 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 16	I am not planning on putting a hood over the tank. If I'm going with a Hybrid, I'll go with ATI due to the unit having only 1 cord.

02/24/2017, 12:36 AM	#7
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	Go Mitras LX7 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/24/2017, 10:30 AM	#8
CeresReef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 59	+1 for radions as well, although pricewise they are not very friendly. Bragging rights though...

03/01/2017, 11:26 PM	#9
Colt1911 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 16	it's not so much about the price since in the long run it will be cheaper to run Radions compared to having T5 lights. I guess it is settled...im going for the Radions Thanks!!