Will my par be lower with alot more surface agitation

[Reeferstin]

Okay so going from a very weak 1200 gph return pump (estimated less than 1000gph with 3 foot head pressure) upgraded to 2400 gph with way way more surface agitation could my par be alot lower ? Do i need to turn up my leds?

 

[ReefHomieJon]

Good question

 

[CookieRdReef]

Anybody ever check with a PAR meter?

 

[Anthony Scholfield]

This is a interesting thought, can't say i've considered it. If no one that has tested this responds before tomorrow afternoon i will test and post the results.

 

[Anthony Scholfield]

Day late....My findings using a MQ510 sensor and hybrid t5/led. 16" deep tank, lights 16" from waters surface.

Par 2" below surface with no surface agitation ( wavemakers off ) was 200

Par 2" from bottom with no surface agitation ( Wavemakers off ) was 130

When i turned on wavemakers and remeasured with plenty of surface agitation there was no noticeable change.

So this supports surface agitation Does Not have an effect on par.

 

[CookieRdReef]

Thanks! Very helpful info. Lighting and flow are very important but hard or expensive to test for.

 

[Anthony Scholfield]

You're welcome stability and consistency is most important.