Help - PAR on XR30 G5 Blue (24" cube)

[chipchipmofo]

Hello guys

Well, I am in a bad position and dont have a PAR meter to measure my levels.
I did some research and found a few different par readings for this LED. However, the readings where very different from one test to the other.

So, I have my 24" cube tank SPS heavy. The frags are all glued to the rocks which are in the lower half of the tank.

My acros did mostly brown out and I am running the AB+ programm (Blue/Royal Blue/Violet/UV @ 100%) (Green/Red/Cyan @ 25%) and (White @ 60%) with 85% Point Intensity for 5 hrs.
After the 5hrs I run (Blue/Royal Blue/Violet/UV @ 100%) and all other channels are 0% also with 85% Point Intensity.

So the real question:

Does anyone have the XR30 G5 Blue on a similar tank and can tell me the PAR readings?
The BRSTv PAR readings are somehow very high even at 60% PE - but I cant believe that.....

Or am I running my lighting too high in intensity?

I hope someone can shed some light here.

 

[Stephen Glover]

What lights did you switch from? SPS usually brown out from not enough light intensity.

 

[chipchipmofo]

What lights did you switch from? SPS usually brown out from not enough light intensity.

I switched from 2 AI Hydra 32Had due to burnt lenses..

 

[Stephen Glover]

Without a par meter its just a guessing game. I would err on the side of caution and not make too many quick changes. Your corals may just be reacting to a change of spectrum and need some time.