SPS and PAR
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karsseboom
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For sps tanks I would like at least 200 par. More is better but at least 200.
Essencereef
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I am currently testing the importance of PAR for growth and color:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2117729
As it is known, the Radion LED fixtures don't put out much par as compared to other ones:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/1/aafeature
But I am trusting Ecotech on this one! The par some of these frags will be exposed to will rarely reach anything above 200 umolms (especially the milli that's encrusting on one of the pics)
I guess this might shine a light on the true importance of PAR in SPS growth and coloration...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2117729
As it is known, the Radion LED fixtures don't put out much par as compared to other ones:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2012/1/aafeature
But I am trusting Ecotech on this one! The par some of these frags will be exposed to will rarely reach anything above 200 umolms (especially the milli that's encrusting on one of the pics)
I guess this might shine a light on the true importance of PAR in SPS growth and coloration...
karsseboom
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He never said anything about leds. Also leds and par can be very tricky.
Reef Bass
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These are the par values that I've observed around successful corals in my tanks and the tanks of others I've measured.
SPS: as low as 150 can be sufficient for some montis. 300 - 500 is a moderate sweet spot for acros. 500-800 helps bring out deep grape purple in acros capable of that color.
LPS: 80 on the low end, 150-250 generally good. 300-400 on the high end.
SPS: as low as 150 can be sufficient for some montis. 300 - 500 is a moderate sweet spot for acros. 500-800 helps bring out deep grape purple in acros capable of that color.
LPS: 80 on the low end, 150-250 generally good. 300-400 on the high end.
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