LPS System PAR readings, does this look good?

Wiskey · 12/18/2017, 05:09 PM

Long story short I'm converting this system from SPS only to LPS/Softie and I've reduced the light but I'm not sure my current readings are low enough for full expansion and color.

What do you think?

ParNumbers_t5_No_Reflector by Wiskey2727, on Flickr

I know I'll need to read the corals and tinker with the final settings, but I'm trying to be in the ballpark from the get go.

These are T5 lamps providing the light. Never mind the current look of the corals, I was opening and closing the hood to get light readings and they are all mad about it.

Thank you!
Whiskey

12/18/2017, 05:09 PM	#1
Wiskey Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 3,049	LPS System PAR readings, does this look good? Long story short I'm converting this system from SPS only to LPS/Softie and I've reduced the light but I'm not sure my current readings are low enough for full expansion and color. What do you think? ParNumbers_t5_No_Reflector by Wiskey2727, on Flickr I know I'll need to read the corals and tinker with the final settings, but I'm trying to be in the ballpark from the get go. These are T5 lamps providing the light. Never mind the current look of the corals, I was opening and closing the hood to get light readings and they are all mad about it. Thank you! Whiskey __________________ This video shows 15 months of coral growth in my tank in a 30 second timelapse: https://youtu.be/bF6C57aTDEo