Thor2j
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So I just got the apogee PAR sensor, the 520. It's supposed to be able to handle full wavelength into the blues. Rumors I heard is that the color selection on the kessils wouldn't effect the PAR output. Well that's completely not true.
I will put up a complete analysis tomorrow with many different intensities, colors, and height above water line.
My first thoughts are that the PAR is pretty low for whatever reason. I had my lights 8" off water , 35 color, and 60 intensity. Readings 6" under water only 75, 13" 50, bottom middle 40. 22" inch tank with 2-3" sanded.
One thing it did really help for was I was able to lower my lights an inch and a half before loosing anything on the edges and overlap. That was helpful. It put the lights about 6 1/2" off water.
From 35 to 40 to 50 color mix par went up from max point measured 152,175,191 accordingly. This was with 100% intensity.
I will put up a complete analysis tomorrow with many different intensities, colors, and height above water line.
My first thoughts are that the PAR is pretty low for whatever reason. I had my lights 8" off water , 35 color, and 60 intensity. Readings 6" under water only 75, 13" 50, bottom middle 40. 22" inch tank with 2-3" sanded.
One thing it did really help for was I was able to lower my lights an inch and a half before loosing anything on the edges and overlap. That was helpful. It put the lights about 6 1/2" off water.
From 35 to 40 to 50 color mix par went up from max point measured 152,175,191 accordingly. This was with 100% intensity.
