(Discussion) What Radions would be considered a fair trade for Kessils?

[Molter]

I have two almost new Kessil A360WE Tuna Blue lights with goosenecks, 90 degree adapters, spectral controller and extension cord.
While I LOVE the shimmer, I had a ReefBreeders Photon before and I think the deeper blue was preferable, in how it lights my coral.
Unfortunately, based on the location of my tank, hanging a light would be a major eyesore so I'm stuck with something that I need to mount.
I love the way that Radions look, and I know that they're significantly pricier than Kessils, so I wanted to get your thoughts on what generation would be considered a fair trade, and if it's even worth it to get older lights.
For what it's worth, I have zero budget, so selling the Kessils then spending more money to cover the difference is completely out of the question.

Thanks for y'alls thoughts and advice.

 

[Molter]

BTW, in regards to controlling them, I have an Apex with WXM, so I wouldn't need a ReefLink.

 

[Saltine]

I have two almost new Kessil A360WE Tuna Blue lights with goosenecks, 90 degree adapters, spectral controller and extension cord.
While I LOVE the shimmer, I had a ReefBreeders Photon before and I think the deeper blue was preferable, in how it lights my coral.
Unfortunately, based on the location of my tank, hanging a light would be a major eyesore so I'm stuck with something that I need to mount.
I love the way that Radions look, and I know that they're significantly pricier than Kessils, so I wanted to get your thoughts on what generation would be considered a fair trade, and if it's even worth it to get older lights.
For what it's worth, I have zero budget, so selling the Kessils then spending more money to cover the difference is completely out of the question.

Thanks for y'alls thoughts and advice.

Can't go wrong with Radions!

Looking at current used prices, it looks like a Gen 3 XR30(non pro) and A360WE w/ accessories wash in price. If you're lucky you could get the Radion with a mount.

Best of luck to you! Love my Radion's, not a huge fan of the RMS's since my tank is so wide (180) they have quite a tilt.

Salt

 

[Molter]

Can't go wrong with Radions!

Looking at current used prices, it looks like a Gen 3 XR30(non pro) and A360WE w/ accessories wash in price. If you're lucky you could get the Radion with a mount.

Best of luck to you! Love my Radion's, not a huge fan of the RMS's since my tank is so wide (180) they have quite a tilt.

Salt

How much of a difference is there between regular and pro?

 

[Saltine]

How much of a difference is there between regular and pro?

A few more LED's, more power for deeper tanks. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. But if your tank is 24"+ deep you'd probably want the pros if you're trying to grow SPS lower. If it's mixed, you'd be fine.

Salt

 

[Molter]

Yeah, I have a standard 75 gallon rimless tank.
Do the extra LEDs make much of a difference in growth or visual appearance?

 

[Saltine]

Yeah, I have a standard 75 gallon rimless tank.
Do the extra LEDs make much of a difference in growth or visual appearance?

I don't have specific experience with the non Pro's but from what I gathered in my research before purchasing is that most Pro owners claim some slightly better color/growth, but from what I could tell it was just them compensating themselves for going the extra $100 or whatever for the Pro version.

Salt

 

[Saltine]

Here's my 180

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[Molter]

Daymmm...
Very nice man.

 

[mystikal]

I love my pros

running 2 xr30


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[Molter]

Gen 3 or Gen 4?

 

[mystikal]

Gen 3 or Gen 4?

Gen 3


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[Molter]

Gen 3


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Want some Kessils?
;-)

 

[mystikal]

Want some Kessils?

;-)

Lol no thanks.


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[bobbravo2]

I like the pros for the added UV - Pretty sure the newer ones have UV now with non-pro. I have a feeling it'd be hard to tell the pro from non pro if you did a side by side comparison

 

[mystikal]

Someone on the fb group is selling gen 2 for a good price. I used the gen 2 for a year with no problem, and it worked well.