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Unread 06/25/2016, 04:01 PM   #1
j_mazzy
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Anyone PAR on blackbox?

looking at cheap blackbox 165 to add as additional lighting. Anyone pull a par reading?


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Unread 06/25/2016, 04:10 PM   #2
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I have the Mars Aqua LEDs at 165W, I have a 375 with 6 of them. I am getting about 500 par half way down the tank. Its 30" tall with the lights 14" above the water


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Unread 06/25/2016, 06:21 PM   #3
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SoundS like enough for sps


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Unread 06/25/2016, 06:41 PM   #4
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I have SPS in my tank and they are doing great!


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Unread 06/26/2016, 07:12 AM   #5
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I have 2 black boxes with mixed tank and few sps. Sps are doing great with awesome growth.


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Unread 06/29/2016, 06:47 AM   #6
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What are your light settings at? Thanks!


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Unread 06/29/2016, 08:16 AM   #7
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I have mine at 100%


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