PAR meter replacement?

[rickcSMF]

I was reading a thread(http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1917526)
and I see the club's meter is broken. I wanted to see if a new one would be useful to the group? I mean, I'd be willing to throw 5$-15$ on a new one. I have a new setup and would like to test it. I'm not sure what other priorities the club has as far as new gizmos/toys, an fraging EQ, nor do I wish to stir up anything, I'm gaging interest to see if its a feasible/ worth while endeavor.


I know the rummage sale is coming up. I want to go, but I have to work that day. Perhaps some creative thinking can help get one??

Just a thought :D

[rifishguy]

I would kick in a couple bucks also.

[cato]

Me too

[rickcSMF]

I'm not sure how Many members we have but, if enough are willing say 10 or so, that would only be about 30 each, or 15$ ea.if we can 20-25 or so... Just a thinking

[rickcSMF]

Well... I guess there isn't as much interest as I initially anticipated.
I guess its ok not to have "ALL" the cool toys heheheh

[sdheath]

How 'bout this...
Instead of cash, would you guys donate a little bit of time to research what's out there and make a few recommendations as to what and where to purchase?

[rickcSMF]

How 'bout this...
Instead of cash, would you guys donate a little bit of time to research what's out there and make a few recommendations as to what and where to purchase?

I can do both... :D

[rickcSMF]

Here's a few links I found ...
http://blog.captive-aquatics.com/captive_aquatics/2010/08/apogee-mq-200-quantum-par-meter-video-review.html


http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3225

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/7/review



I had some links to some good prices (about 300) for some of the ones listed above... But that will have to wait until after work :D

[rickcSMF]

After looking online, I decided to asked a few people from my old reef club, and some of the bigger ones I know ( iemas, scmas, & scrk) and they pointed me to their lighting guru

Here is his reply.....

Apogee is the only company that I would recommend. Get the one that measures sunlight, not the one for electric lamps because It gave the closest results when compared to the $10,000 LI-COR meter in tests.


They run apx 330-375$

[rickcSMF]

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