par lighting value in the aquarium

  1. Sphyrna_gal

    PAR results help

    Okay, I am new to the whole PAR reader rabbit hole and trying to map out my tanks and plan out future corals. Looking for some help to find out where I am messing up with my par results. I got a $150 par reader off amazon and was so stoked about it but now I am so confused because my readings...
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    • current usa orbit led led aquarium lighting par level par lighting value in the aquarium par reader
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  2. D

    Converting PAR readings with lower intensity

    Hi! I have bought a red sea G2 nano XL for my first tank. It includes a ReefLed 50, which have a PAR map for the full intensity mapped out on their website for aquariums with the same measurements. My question is, will PAR be reduced in equal amounts as the intensity? I.E. if I reduce...
  3. HomeSlizzice

    Reef lighting easy DLI calculator & findings

    Hi Everyone! TLDR: Enjoy this Reef lighting DLI made simple calculator I made to make choosing your lighting settings easier. Target DLI over SPS of 10.5 (7-12.5 range) DLI, and Target DLI over LPS of 5 (2-7 range) DLI. So I went down the PAR & DLI rabbit hole because I haven't been 100% happy...
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    • aquaculture dli led led aquarium light led aquarium lighting light par par level par lighting value in the aquarium photoperiod
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  4. Erik the Red

    Adjusting light in gorgonian tank after PAR reading

    Hello! I’m seeking for some help regarding PAR values for gorgonians. I’ve been measuring the PAR in my tank with the Photone app and a diffuser. I have 2 AI PRIME set at maximum height on the rigid bracket and are using the Stuart Bertram schedule at 100% These are the PAR readings If...
    • Erik the Red
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    • gorgonian gorgonians par par distribution par level par lighting value in the aquarium soft coral
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  5. MadDog2229

    Do I need a light Upgrade?

    My tank is a Nuvo ext Mini. Right now I mostly have Zoas, but they seem to be stretching. I'm running a Maxspect Ethereal. Concerned with the Zoas, I rented a par meter from my LFS to see how much light is actually getting to the bottom of the tank. What I found was a par of about 50 at the...
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    • ai prime light maxspect ethereal par lighting value in the aquarium
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  6. D

    PAR daily strength

    Curious if a coral is supposed to get their recommended amount of light (ex zoas at 150) for a certain period of the day or the full day? for example, having my corals gradually reach their peak (ex 150) then taper down as the day progresses or have the corals at 150 for the day with a ramp...
  7. cheykaser

    PAR? The importance and understanding it?

    I recently saw a post on PAR and how important it can be "IF" you understand it...so I've been doing a little (very little) search on the subject and ...wow that is a Pandoras box ! I currently have a 25 nano and a 55g (currently cycling) both are running radions...I would like to know a...
    • cheykaser
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    • par par level par lighting value in the aquarium par meter par meter rental
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    • Forum: Aquarium Lighting
  8. SaltFishTV

    STOCK BioCube 32g LED PAR!

    Hello all! I just wanted to share my most recent PAR measurements I did on the stock BioCube 32g LED lights. To make it simple I made a video on it and was able to see upwards of 300 PAR under all three channels at the highest intensity of the day, using the Seneye Reef:
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    • 32g biocube biocube 32 biocube 32 led par lighting value in the aquarium par testing saltfishtv
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  9. DeepSeaRob17

    Fluval flex 32.5 with AI Hydra 26

    I have a question... I do t have a PAR meter handy, but wondering if anyone has done this yet (I’m sure someone has) I had a friend give me an AI Hydra 26, I put it over my fluval flex 32.5. The dimensions of the tank are 32”L x 15.5w x 15.65” deep. The light is 14” off the top of the water. I’m...
    • DeepSeaRob17
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    • fluval 32 fluval 32.5 hydra 26 par par lighting value in the aquarium par values
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  10. Alphadave248

    Future proof lighting question

    General background - I have a 60 gal cube, 24” all the way around 25” tall. It’s almost all LPS with a few SPS smaller drags. Sump, skimmer, fuge, 9 months old and rapidly on its way to maturity. it currently is running the AI hydra 32HD with saxbys Signature and a few mods to the intensity and...
  11. ReefBud508

    Opinion on reef lighting?

    Hey reefers looking for some advice and or opinions.....i currently have a 60 gallon standard size..... reef doing just fine with the cheap china black box lighting but i don't really like them and i know buying a better light will help much more this was the only mistake i rushed into when...
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    • al prime black box kessil kessil 360 lighting par lighting value in the aquarium
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  12. tippin.turtle

    How high is your T5's

    I wanted to ask those who run T5's just how high is your fixtures from the water surface and what are your PAR values as you descend into the depths? I know that PAR readings will be different with variables such as bulb type, age, and type of reflector used. However, I would think it safe to...
  13. Z

    Kessil A360X Tuna Blue Lighting ☀️

    Hi everyone ☀️ I am installing a Kessil A360X onto a tank that is only 12” deep, 4ft long. Approximately where should the intensity be set (1%-100%)for LPS, if the light is sitting 8” above the water line? The spread is phenomenal and does a good job of lighting the entire tank. I can...
  14. Jimmyneptune

    Appogee MQ-510 readings off

    I rented an apogee 510 from a local fish store and have been using it in my display and I feel like the readings are off. My light is a single Radion gen 2 pro over a 93 gallon cube. I have had the set up for several years. I am battling high nitrate but I am lowering. My nitrate was 100 and...
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    • apogee par par lighting value in the aquarium par meter par monitor radion
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  15. Where Does Your Tank Receive More Light?

    Intermediate Topic Where Does Your Tank Receive More Light?

    Hi everyone! Thank you for taking a look on the forum at the Adelson illusion (Adelson 1993) shown in Figure 1 (left)! It created some great discussion that caused me to redraft the entire follow-up article! Indeed, we did couch the question differently than Edward Adelson. We asked the...
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