Mesh tank lid/PAR output

[Daniel92481]

I was considering using the mesh lid that cane with my tank. Would I need to increase the Kessil 360X light intensity to compensate for the mesh screen? Or would it be too minor to make a difference?

 

[Idoc]

BRS did a test on whether the mesh covers reduced PAR levels. Their testing showed the reduction is so small it's negligible. They tested without a mesh covering and then with 1/8" and 1/4" mesh.

 

[Daniel92481]

Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[Zoajohn]

I have an IM tank and the stock mesh cover seems to lower par by 40-50. It is thicker and more opaque than DIY screens

 

[Daniel92481]

I just watched the BRS video about the DIY mesh tops. Not much difference there, but like you said, the IM ones are thicker. I also have an IM tank/lid. I guess I can try it out and increase the intensity slowly if I need to. Thanks for the info!