Are radion G4 pros worth it?

bmackcw · 02/17/2017, 10:10 PM

I'm running a 300w maxspect razor over my 90 gallon Red Sea reefer 425. Someone said they'd give me $400 for the light. I'm thinking about it. Got an opinion if the G4s are significantly better? Still looking at at least $1300 to do it.

ktownhero · 02/17/2017, 10:18 PM

This is like asking if you should get a Honda or Acura. They'll both get you to the same place, but how much do the extras matter to you?

I'm sure the Radions are better lights but definitely not $1300 better in terms of purely growing corals.

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ReefCowboy · 02/17/2017, 10:24 PM

G4's are on a different league. Period

Bpb · 02/17/2017, 11:05 PM

Beyond the whole point a to point b argument (which is valid), I think the radions will get a generous nod in overall build quality and longevity/reliability.

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Rwperkins · 02/17/2017, 11:28 PM

My local Reef guy said that you can get just as good results from the Hydras or the Kessil AP700. Wether that is popular opinion or not is unknown to me. I did go with AP700 and I love it.

rodneyri · 02/17/2017, 11:43 PM

Saw the Maxspect, Hydra HD, Radion Gen 4, AP700 and some other LED im not sure of today at the LFS...both Hydra and Radion looked amazing. T5 there also

Are they worth it??? thats up to you...but I grabbed coral and put in under each light and to me yep its worth it...I wouldnt own a Maxspect or AP700 but the others for sure.

Not having a LED vs T5 debate but the coral looked the best under the T5 for me, saying that though ive just ordered a bunch of Radion G4 Pro's to replace my Pacsun T5 unit....my new scape is 6ft long so its bigger than my light which was one reason to upgrade lights. And for those that know me I like changing lights

scuzy · 02/17/2017, 11:54 PM

I went with the new Mitras LX7

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zsuman101 · 02/18/2017, 12:00 AM

i have both g3 and g4 radions they are both excellent but are very different. fwiw, ive had kessils they look great but imo they just dont have the punch of the radions, best shimmer of all leds. after running radions ive had good success once i figured them out. now that i got it ,the radions are going, as im going back to my halides with radium bulbs, nothing comes close period.

Ron Reefman · 02/18/2017, 05:27 AM

If you are looking to have healthier or faster growing corals, then IMHO absolutely NO, it's not worth the difference. Light is light is light. A $100 MarsAqua can grow coral just as well, or at least close enough, that the cost difference isn't worth it.

If you want control over how the light in your tank looks (color control, intensity control), maybe the extras on the Radion are worth something, but $1300 extra? Just what are you getting for the money?

GimpyFin · 02/18/2017, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scuzy

I went with the new Mitras LX7

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^^This^^

For the price, quality, and functionality, the new Mitras 7200 are killer. After seeing the new Radions, the AP 700, and owning Hydras and Hydra HDs, this is probably the nicest LED fixture I've come across.

02/17/2017, 10:10 PM	#1
bmackcw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 201	Are radion G4 pros worth it? I'm running a 300w maxspect razor over my 90 gallon Red Sea reefer 425. Someone said they'd give me $400 for the light. I'm thinking about it. Got an opinion if the G4s are significantly better? Still looking at at least $1300 to do it.

02/17/2017, 10:24 PM	#3
ReefCowboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,742	G4's are on a different league. Period __________________ Rimless 150 Gal Sps System: Giesemann Spectra/New Apex/2x MP40qd's+ 2x Gyre XF250's/Cor20/Custom Stand, Sump and Algae Scrubber/2x DOS dosing/Skimz Octa 205i Skimmer

02/17/2017, 11:43 PM	#6
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	Saw the Maxspect, Hydra HD, Radion Gen 4, AP700 and some other LED im not sure of today at the LFS...both Hydra and Radion looked amazing. T5 there also Are they worth it??? thats up to you...but I grabbed coral and put in under each light and to me yep its worth it...I wouldnt own a Maxspect or AP700 but the others for sure. Not having a LED vs T5 debate but the coral looked the best under the T5 for me, saying that though ive just ordered a bunch of Radion G4 Pro's to replace my Pacsun T5 unit....my new scape is 6ft long so its bigger than my light which was one reason to upgrade lights. And for those that know me I like changing lights __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

02/18/2017, 12:00 AM	#8
zsuman101 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 434	i have both g3 and g4 radions they are both excellent but are very different. fwiw, ive had kessils they look great but imo they just dont have the punch of the radions, best shimmer of all leds. after running radions ive had good success once i figured them out. now that i got it ,the radions are going, as im going back to my halides with radium bulbs, nothing comes close period. __________________ Full zeovit 24x24 starfire ati t5 radions ecotech and sicce pumps tunze skimmer apex gold yeah its nuts

02/18/2017, 05:27 AM	#9
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	If you are looking to have healthier or faster growing corals, then IMHO absolutely NO, it's not worth the difference. Light is light is light. A $100 MarsAqua can grow coral just as well, or at least close enough, that the cost difference isn't worth it. If you want control over how the light in your tank looks (color control, intensity control), maybe the extras on the Radion are worth something, but $1300 extra? Just what are you getting for the money? __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

02/17/2017, 10:18 PM	#2
ktownhero Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 1,426	This is like asking if you should get a Honda or Acura. They'll both get you to the same place, but how much do the extras matter to you? I'm sure the Radions are better lights but definitely not $1300 better in terms of purely growing corals. Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

02/17/2017, 11:05 PM	#4
Bpb Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 3,148	Beyond the whole point a to point b argument (which is valid), I think the radions will get a generous nod in overall build quality and longevity/reliability. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02/17/2017, 11:28 PM	#5
Rwperkins Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: N. California Posts: 7	My local Reef guy said that you can get just as good results from the Hydras or the Kessil AP700. Wether that is popular opinion or not is unknown to me. I did go with AP700 and I love it.

02/17/2017, 11:54 PM	#7
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	I went with the new Mitras LX7 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk