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snelly98

snelly98

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So after wondering why my corals weren't growing or coloring well I broke down and bought a par meter. Best investment I've done. If your not sure what quality of lighting your under rent buy borrow or steal a par meter. I was running 3 hydra 26 10 inches off water. I was barely getting 200 on top ledges. I have added a 175w mh and 2 hydra 52 and finally getting the numbers my SPs need. Anyone need a reading I would be happy to help out.
 
Yea par meters a good tool to have im amazed how many prople drop big coin on some equipment like mp40 or what not but hesitate to buy a par meter i use mine every time i add a coral lets me place it in ahappy place the first time plus i can compare colors at dif pars and so on . I got lucky and a buddy gave me his when he got out . But after haveing one if i broke it id buy another without hesitating
 
Yep I have RR bleeding avenger coming today I paid big$ for and would be stressed if I didn't know what I was hitting it with
 
I also bought one and is a very helpful tool to have for sure, especially running 10 t5 bulbs I want to get the most out of them and being able to check par is great.


Tom
 
Yep

One should never change to LEDs without a before and after reading.

Also a great way to check the age of T5s

Many would be simply shocked to see the difference between LED Fixtures like the AI or Ecotech compared to a 400 watt MH

Bill
www.reefledlights.com
 
wld1783 said:
Yep

One should never change to LEDs without a before and after reading.

Also a great way to check the age of T5s

Many would be simply shocked to see the difference between LED Fixtures like the AI or Ecotech compared to a 400 watt MH

Bill
www.reefledlights.com
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Could you elaborate on the "many would be simply shocked" part? What do you mean? Shocked how?
 
Sawdonkey said:
Could you elaborate on the "many would be simply shocked" part? What do you mean? Shocked how?
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Most don't know that at full power their PAR reading is only a 175 or 250watt mh equivalent.

Over a 30 deep tank they barley meet Sanjays recommended minimum PAR of 100 on the sand bed.

Bill
 
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