Vega or Radion G1?

[Aries426]

Which is better for a 40g breeder. A Radion Generation 1 or a AI Vega Color? I will be doing mostly LPS and Zoas, maybe a few SPS.

Thanks,
Chad

 

[Munch]

I'm in the same boat. Leaning towards a Radion Gen 2, if I can find one for the right price :)

 

[WillKatt]

I dont think you can go wrong either way. Im still partial to the Radion Ive had the chance to play with the Vega and its a really nice light for sure.

 

[Reefing8EZ]

I like the AI Vega Blue. Looks sweet!

 

[Aries426]

The nice thing that I read about the Vega's is that soon they will give you the option to order various pucks in any light combination you want. I was thinking that was a nice benefit. The Gen 2 is nice but would you take the Gen 1 over the Vega? I can buy a brand new in the box Vega Color, Hanging Kit and Controller for $450 or a Radion Generation 1 with TIR lens upgrade used for about 4 months for $475. Any suggestions?

 

[Munch]

That's a tough call. That pricing on the Vega might swing me back.

If they have any extra Vegas at that price, let me know!

I think both lights are fantastic, and to me it would come down to which one you can get a better deal on.

 

[fusionvi]

If you can buy vega with everything that you listed for 450 then I would go with vegas. I have 10 aisols on my 650 and I absolutely love them.

my 650gal mixed reef build thread

http://dfwmas.org/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=92335#p718584

 

[mfinn]

I have the Radion on my 50 gallon lps/sps tank and I love it.

 

[Jellsville USA]

radion hands down

 

[Mobyich]

Where can you get the Vega kit for $450? I'm looking to switch from my Maxspect To the Vega.

 

[ReefDVMs]

We have both on different tanks and really they are both very nice and work well. I must admit I like the simple wireless controller with the vega and the changeable pucks. For us the Radion was gen 1 more expensive and of course gen 2 is worse, I think it might be like paying for the name a little bit verses the vegas by AI