Par Meter?
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Topic: Par Meter?
Posted By: uteman58
Subject: Par Meter?
Date Posted: July 10 2015 at 7:11pm
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I have been trying to get my lighting fine tuned on a 30" deep tank. I'm running AI Sol Blue LED's (6 units on 72" * 24" * 30" tank) and would really like to get a better gage for what I am actually providing at various depths. Does anyone have a par meter and the expertise, knowledge, willingness, and or time to assist? ------------- Creating ocean puddles in an alkaline state. |
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: July 11 2015 at 7:05am
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A PAR meter cannot correctly read PAR for LED lights so there really is no way to "fine tune". In my experience the best route is to carefully watch coral behavior and response as the guide for lighting adjustment. In the end, of course as is often stated, the beauty of aquarium lighting is really in the eye of the beholder. Aloha, Mark  ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
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