What are the different levels of light

[lunacris]

So i know high light is up top low light in a cave or sandbend. But when purchasing a new coral people often might ask what flow and light requirements? My question is just a little more in depth . What does it mean for high light moderate light and low light. apeaking on terms of par i guess is what im looking for .


Since some use t5 halides leds. im interested to see what some of the pros consider high moderate and low . im just looking where to place some corals that are going to be purchased that require different light hope its not confusing and thanks in advance

 

[Funlad3]

Each reefer probably has their own definition of high/low/moderate lighting, so I don't even ask that. I ask what type of lights the coral was under, and how deep it was in the tank. If it's right below the surface on a tank that blasts 400W halides, I'm going to start with it up high under my LEDs. If it comes from the sand bed of a tank with PC lights, it's going in the shade. Still, I'm curious to see what others think.