Chrisv.
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Cool! You should get a Gigas next time they are available. They are neat clams!
What can stay with a clam?
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My next purchase is a Par meter... gotta save up for that though.
Once I know for sure what my PAR levels are, I'll look into getting some more clams. Gigas are beaitiful too, I just haven't seen any in person yet. I'll definitely keep my eyes open.
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I suggest the BRS "rental" program. You buy it and have 60 days to return with a $100 restocking fee. The item is sold as an open box.
Alternatively, if you have a local club they probably have one you can borrow!
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No local club around here and the LFS doesn't even have a PAR Meter (they borrow one when setting up new tanks) Having $500 held up on the credit card isn't exactly favorable either.... but I've been getting mixed reviews on the Seneye PAR meter that's $200 from BRS.
But, you're right, I might just have to bite the bullet and do the BRS Rental.
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I was close to buying a seneye too, but they seem like a pain in the butt. They require a PC to be hooked up to them to work. I am a Mac person. Even if I had a PC I wouldn't want it to be next to my reef with wet saltwater hands. Plus the apogee meter is supposed to be more accurate. Idk. I will say that using a par meter is enlightening.
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Well... you're a bad influence.
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I just ordered mine. Fyi, it works with either Mac or PC. Save $300 to not have a box attached to it... I'm OK with plugging it into one of my many laptops. Lol
Chrisv.
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I do what I can.Well... you're a bad influence.
USB Smart Quantum SQ-420X PAR Sensor
PAR (photosynthetic active radiation) is the easiest way to measure the available light for corals consume and use for photosynthesis. With LED lights giving more and more control to the consumer the best thing is a PAR meter that is affordable and simple to use. With PAR readings you can...
I just ordered mine. Fyi, it works with either Mac or PC. Save $300 to not have a box attached to it... I'm OK with plugging it into one of my many laptops. Lol
Just think about how much cheaper it is to buy a par meter than to move to another city that has one to borrow. The Boston club has three, but compared to moving expenses, increased rent, increased heating bills, seasonal effective disorder, etc, the purchase from BRS is a bargain.
