PAR expectations for SPS?

[mndfreeze]

What PAR levels are acceptable for keeping SPS? I know it varies by species and where it came from and a ton of other factors, but in general, what sort of levels at the top, middle and sandbed should I be aiming for with a general mixed reef?

Its in a biocube 29. Rock goes up about 3/4's of the way to the water line and is done in a way that I can easily put frags at all heights from the top to the sand.

 

[kinggeorge818]

My guess would be 100-150 at the sand, and generally 200-450 for sps


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[Denadai]

250-350 you will be fine with SPS

 

[Tripod1404]

http://answers.seneye.com/index.php...t_is_PAR_&_PUR_?/marine_coral_reef_PAR_levels

You can see it is a large scale for almost every coral. But they will more vividly colored, closer to higher end.

 

[mndfreeze]

Thanks guys! Exactly the info I was looking for. Especially that link at the end. A great guideline to reference. Worth being stickied IMO.

 

[DesertReefT4r]

200-450 for sps is considered a good range. Some do better with under 200 though but most like 250 min.