Where's the Par Meter Thread

freddie40 · 11/09/2007, 08:44 PM

The Par Meter Thread:

In an effort to help local reefers D.A.R.C. has purchased a Par Meter. The meter is for everyone, and we would like to share it starting today. Here's the requirements to make sure that people will have access to the meter for years to come.

1) You must be a member of D.A.R.C. Not a member yet. Just send all of your contact info (i.e. Name, address, email address, phone #) to D.A.R.C@comcast.net. That's it.

2) You must have at least 100 postings on ReefCentral.

3) We will require a deposit, i.e. leave a check for the amount of the Meter. The check will not be cashed unless the meter is not returned.

4) You must post your name and city in this thread if you currently have the meter. Please then contact Freddie40 to make arrangements.

5) Please keep the meter only as long as you need it. When you are finished please return it to Dave, Rob or the next person in line.

Sorry to be so strict, but Denver is a very big community and D.A.R.C would like to keep the meter for a long time.

Thanks,

Dave, Rob & Grim

freddie40 · 11/10/2007, 09:09 PM

So I did some testing with the par meter. Here's my results.

My tank 75 gallon
Lights: 6-48" T5 bulbs: From front to back Sfiligoi Super Actinic, ATI Blue+, KZ Fiji Purple, UVL 75/25, ATI Blue+, Sfiligoi Super Actinic. The 4 in the center are on a Icecap 660 and have Tek Reflectors.

1st test: The 2 Sfiligoi bulbs have Icecap reflectors. Par =265
2nd test: The 2 Sfiligoi bulbs are turned off. Par = 215
3rd test. The Sfiligoi bulb in front has no reflector. The Sfiligoi in the rear has a Tek reflector. Par = 242.

This has been helpful. I know that 265 is probably too much par. So I will run the front Sfiligoi without a reflector for a while to reduce par.

Dave

mhaith · 01/15/2008, 11:21 AM

Great info., thanks for posting.
Have you measured your tank with the middle 4 with a normal ballast?
How deep is your tank?
and one final question, what do you consider the correct amount of par for your tank if 265 is too much?

freddie40 · 01/15/2008, 11:49 AM

I haven't measured the middle 4 with a normal ballast because I only have an Icecap 660.
My tank is a 75 gallon, 20 inches deep.
Your last question is very interesting as I have been think about it too. I am thinking that maybe 265 is a bit low for the bottom of a 20" tank. Recently I switched to this bulb combo and the light is more pleasing and much visibly brighter. I have yet to test it with the par meter but I will do it soon.
From front to back: Sfiligoi Super Actinic, ATI Blue+, ATI AquaBlue, Ati Sun Pro, ATI AquaBlue, ATI Blue Plus

spstimie · 03/02/2008, 09:25 PM

I was wondering what type of par meter you have? I have been looking at them for myself and thought i might try the clubs first.

freddie40 · 03/02/2008, 09:27 PM

Apogee.

Dave

spstimie · 03/02/2008, 09:38 PM

seems to be the most affordable option. I would like to check it out. Am changing bulbs this week and have thursday, friday and sunday off. I live a block away from you so I can have it back really quickly. Let me know. thx

jaw969 · 04/27/2008, 10:30 PM

I would like to use the meter to see where my tank is at.....

Does anyone know who has it......

freddie40 · 04/27/2008, 10:33 PM

I will be getting it back soon. I will PM you when I get it.

Dave

Linina · 05/04/2008, 08:56 PM

I would like to borrow it for an evening when available.

Thanks!
Lin

icantremember · 02/08/2009, 05:34 PM

Hey Dave, can I borrow the meter again? Just got new MH's. I am excited to see where my numbers are now. Thanks!

SAZAMA · 08/19/2009, 11:13 AM

I would love to borrow the par meter aswell. just sent a email to darc, and live very close to icantremember. I built a DIY LED kit and would love to see where it puts me. thanks freddie40

bigworm175 · 10/26/2009, 04:07 PM

Can I borrow it?

dv3 · 11/17/2009, 11:39 AM

does this par meter still exist?

freddie40 · 11/17/2009, 11:41 AM

Yes, why wouldn't it?

Dave

dv3 · 11/17/2009, 11:46 AM

i jsut seen alot of people asking to borrow it but no responses
whats the deposit?
guess i better get busy posting ...lol ....42 to go

freddie40 · 11/17/2009, 12:12 PM

After people ask for it here we usually communicate by PM. The deposit is a $260 check that will not be cashed unless the meter is nor returned. PM me with your contact info and we can set up a time.

Dave

PotHuntR · 11/17/2009, 03:14 PM

I hate it when people hold on to it for a long time.

Sorry

GoldenReef · 12/08/2009, 10:00 PM

OT, Dave the tank looks great since I saw it 4 years ago..

freddie40 · 12/08/2009, 10:34 PM

John, I am very happy to hear that your tank is looking good

Dave

denverhoss · 03/11/2010, 03:02 PM

If the meter is available I'd like to check out what my temporary / replacement lighting is putting out.

Hoss

freddie40 · 03/11/2010, 03:04 PM

Sure, you can borrow it any time.

Dave

spstimie · 04/16/2010, 06:27 PM

Dave, is this available or does someone have it?

freddie40 · 04/16/2010, 07:42 PM

Rob Mougey has it. Would you like me to get it for you?

Dave

spstimie · 04/16/2010, 09:09 PM

Whenever Rob is done I would like it if possible.

11/09/2007, 08:44 PM	#1
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	Where's the Par Meter Thread The Par Meter Thread: In an effort to help local reefers D.A.R.C. has purchased a Par Meter. The meter is for everyone, and we would like to share it starting today. Here's the requirements to make sure that people will have access to the meter for years to come. 1) You must be a member of D.A.R.C. Not a member yet. Just send all of your contact info (i.e. Name, address, email address, phone #) to D.A.R.C@comcast.net. That's it. 2) You must have at least 100 postings on ReefCentral. 3) We will require a deposit, i.e. leave a check for the amount of the Meter. The check will not be cashed unless the meter is not returned. 4) You must post your name and city in this thread if you currently have the meter. Please then contact Freddie40 to make arrangements. 5) Please keep the meter only as long as you need it. When you are finished please return it to Dave, Rob or the next person in line. Sorry to be so strict, but Denver is a very big community and D.A.R.C would like to keep the meter for a long time. Thanks, Dave, Rob & Grim __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

11/10/2007, 09:09 PM	#2
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	So I did some testing with the par meter. Here's my results. My tank 75 gallon Lights: 6-48" T5 bulbs: From front to back Sfiligoi Super Actinic, ATI Blue+, KZ Fiji Purple, UVL 75/25, ATI Blue+, Sfiligoi Super Actinic. The 4 in the center are on a Icecap 660 and have Tek Reflectors. 1st test: The 2 Sfiligoi bulbs have Icecap reflectors. Par =265 2nd test: The 2 Sfiligoi bulbs are turned off. Par = 215 3rd test. The Sfiligoi bulb in front has no reflector. The Sfiligoi in the rear has a Tek reflector. Par = 242. This has been helpful. I know that 265 is probably too much par. So I will run the front Sfiligoi without a reflector for a while to reduce par. Dave __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting Last edited by freddie40; 11/10/2007 at 09:39 PM.

01/15/2008, 11:21 AM	#3
mhaith Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 649	Great info., thanks for posting. Have you measured your tank with the middle 4 with a normal ballast? How deep is your tank? and one final question, what do you consider the correct amount of par for your tank if 265 is too much? __________________ Michael Current Tank Info: 210 T5 SPS dom. mixed reef

01/15/2008, 11:49 AM	#4
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	I haven't measured the middle 4 with a normal ballast because I only have an Icecap 660. My tank is a 75 gallon, 20 inches deep. Your last question is very interesting as I have been think about it too. I am thinking that maybe 265 is a bit low for the bottom of a 20" tank. Recently I switched to this bulb combo and the light is more pleasing and much visibly brighter. I have yet to test it with the par meter but I will do it soon. From front to back: Sfiligoi Super Actinic, ATI Blue+, ATI AquaBlue, Ati Sun Pro, ATI AquaBlue, ATI Blue Plus __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

03/02/2008, 09:25 PM	#5
spstimie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: aurora Posts: 736	I was wondering what type of par meter you have? I have been looking at them for myself and thought i might try the clubs first. __________________ "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object." Current Tank Info: 75 DT, 14 Biocube, 50 frag, 3 plant

03/02/2008, 09:27 PM	#6
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	Apogee. Dave __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

03/02/2008, 09:38 PM	#7
spstimie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: aurora Posts: 736	seems to be the most affordable option. I would like to check it out. Am changing bulbs this week and have thursday, friday and sunday off. I live a block away from you so I can have it back really quickly. Let me know. thx __________________ "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object." Current Tank Info: 75 DT, 14 Biocube, 50 frag, 3 plant

04/27/2008, 10:30 PM	#8
jaw969 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 1,067	I would like to use the meter to see where my tank is at..... Does anyone know who has it...... __________________ How do you kick this habit anyway.......saltwater addicts anonymous? Current Tank Info: Oceanic 120 RR-Aquamedic Ocean light-Tunze 9015-Will be a mixed reef

04/27/2008, 10:33 PM	#9
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	I will be getting it back soon. I will PM you when I get it. Dave __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

05/04/2008, 08:56 PM	#10
Linina Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aurora, Colorado Posts: 366	I would like to borrow it for an evening when available. Thanks! Lin __________________ 40 breeder, Elos Mini Current Tank Info: 40 breeder, elos mini

02/08/2009, 05:34 PM	#11
icantremember Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 191	Hey Dave, can I borrow the meter again? Just got new MH's. I am excited to see where my numbers are now. Thanks!

08/19/2009, 11:13 AM	#12
SAZAMA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northglenn ,Colorado Posts: 639	I would love to borrow the par meter aswell. just sent a email to darc, and live very close to icantremember. I built a DIY LED kit and would love to see where it puts me. thanks freddie40 __________________ I enjoy long walks, next to my reef tank...LOVE 303 Current Tank Info: water box

10/26/2009, 04:07 PM	#13
bigworm175 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 418	Can I borrow it?

11/17/2009, 11:39 AM	#14
dv3 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 158	does this par meter still exist?

11/17/2009, 11:41 AM	#15
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	Yes, why wouldn't it? Dave __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

11/17/2009, 11:46 AM	#16
dv3 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 158	i jsut seen alot of people asking to borrow it but no responses whats the deposit? guess i better get busy posting ...lol ....42 to go

11/17/2009, 12:12 PM	#17
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	After people ask for it here we usually communicate by PM. The deposit is a $260 check that will not be cashed unless the meter is nor returned. PM me with your contact info and we can set up a time. Dave __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

11/17/2009, 03:14 PM	#18
PotHuntR Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Downtown Denver Posts: 546	I hate it when people hold on to it for a long time. Sorry

12/08/2009, 10:00 PM	#19
GoldenReef Never Enough Tanks Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Golden, CO Posts: 566	OT, Dave the tank looks great since I saw it 4 years ago.. __________________ John ---------------- It takes as much effort to be unhappy as it does to be happy. Enjoy Life, make the best of what you have. Current Tank Info: 29g biocube/120 RR Aquamedic 600watts

12/08/2009, 10:34 PM	#20
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	John, I am very happy to hear that your tank is looking good Dave __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

03/11/2010, 03:02 PM	#21
denverhoss Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 269	If the meter is available I'd like to check out what my temporary / replacement lighting is putting out. Hoss __________________ Citizen: “Well, Doctor, what have we got—a Republic or a Monarchy?” Reply: “A Republic, if you can keep it.” - Benjamin Franklin

03/11/2010, 03:04 PM	#22
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	Sure, you can borrow it any time. Dave __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

04/16/2010, 06:27 PM	#23
spstimie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: aurora Posts: 736	Dave, is this available or does someone have it? __________________ "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object." Current Tank Info: 75 DT, 14 Biocube, 50 frag, 3 plant

04/16/2010, 07:42 PM	#24
freddie40 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aurora, Co Posts: 1,415	Rob Mougey has it. Would you like me to get it for you? Dave __________________ At D.A.R.C. we are all Premium Members. Current Tank Info: 75gal with T5 lighting and 29gal Biocube with LED lighting

04/16/2010, 09:09 PM	#25
spstimie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: aurora Posts: 736	Whenever Rob is done I would like it if possible. __________________ "This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object." Current Tank Info: 75 DT, 14 Biocube, 50 frag, 3 plant