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How’s this clam look I picked it up from Petco for 33 after the sale… I know it’s a derasa clam I did some research as Petco had it for a week before I got it and I waited till it went on sale so I know that they can do highlighting just seeing if anyone can recommend any advice that may be...

I am able to Barrow this par meter for free. How reliable are the reading? I am able to get the apogee mq-510 but it just a $25 dollar fee. Just wanted to see if it’s a huge difference or something.

Hi Everyone! TLDR: Enjoy this Reef lighting DLI made simple calculator I made to make choosing your lighting settings easier. Target DLI over SPS of 10.5 (7-12.5 range) DLI, and Target DLI over LPS of 5 (2-7 range) DLI. So I went down the PAR & DLI rabbit hole because I haven't been 100% happy...

I have a PAR question: I am starting to add some coral to my tank. I have an apogee par meter that plugs into my laptop and reads out in umols which I guess is equivalent to par numbers people always refer to? Anyway. I have currently 1 Current USA 95W light above the tank. I have a spare one...

I have a like brand new Apogee MQ-510 Par Meter for sale. I used this twice when I setup my new tank before adding livestock. It was immediately rinsed in RO/DI water (the sensor) and put back in the factory box. I will also include the wand with it that is an extra $69.99. - Like new Apogee...

Hello! I finally got around to borrowing the local reef club's par meter and recorded the par values of my tank at different light power levels. My lights are currently set to 30% max (1 hour ramp-up, 9 hours max , 1 hour ramp down). But, I think I am going to slowly boost my lights up to 40 or...

I rented a par meter for the day here's my result...I can't decided what is best for my reef. I whish to start with soft/lps then move on to sps down the road (aka December 2024) which par map should I choose ?

SQ-520 Full Spectrum Smart Quantum LED PAR Sensor - Apogee Sensor Wand for PAR Sensors - Apogee And a case that fits them all :) Used a handful of times, less than a dozen. Works great the Apogee App for your computer is way better than a handheld display. Broken down tank so no longer need my...

Hello fellow reef enthusiasts! The Journey to a Par Meter: I'm thrilled to share that I finally got my hands on a Par Meter! After struggling to find someone with a similar tank size, I decided to take the plunge. I ordered the "Vabira Par Meter" from Amazon for under $200, a steal compared to...

I was really excited to get this light for one of my new builds. Just a little Red Sea nano I’m putting together to use as a frag tank. … The Radion is kinda weak par wise. No wonder the schedule puts it straight to 100%. I have a par reader and I Maybe 5 inches below water surface it’s hitting...

I bought a MQ510 par meter with wand during Black Friday. Only used couple times but would like to save it for next build. So I decided to rent it out to help those who needs it. I lives in Brooklyn but goes to Manhattan and Jersey City during the week. Charging $40/week with $500 refundable...

How much par is blocked when using egg crate? I’m using egg crate now instead of Red Sea kit as it seems a pain to use. But worried my par levels are going to be low. Any advice?

Does anyone in the Metro Detroit area know if any places within 30 minutes of Roseville rent PAR meters? Trying to avoid buying one since I just have to test my 20g NANO.

Scenario: I have one free outlet left in my system. My max Par at the highest point of my aquascape is 210. My tank consumes X amount of Calcium, alkalinity, magnesium, etc. And while .08 Phosphate and 20.3 Nitrate isn't terrible, every water change to reduce them resets Cal, Alk, etc.

Hello! I’m seeking for some help regarding PAR values for gorgonians. I’ve been measuring the PAR in my tank with the Photone app and a diffuser. I have 2 AI PRIME set at maximum height on the rigid bracket and are using the Stuart Bertram schedule at 100% These are the PAR readings If...

Hello, I purchased Maxima Clam about 3 weeks ago, and noticed that it's mantle has become flaky and cracked, like asphalt that was heavily salted in the winter (It's more clear when you zoom in on the picture). It's receiving about 150 PAR and has low to moderate flow. Alkalinity is at 8.2...

Hey all, I just purchased an a80 to light my fluval evo 13.5 tank. Was thinking of just for softies and maybe lps. Would adding another a80 down the road be sufficient for growing any LPs and some montipora? It’s hard to find par spread diagrams on these and I’m just curious what the par and...

Hello, I am going to be switching from (2) T5's + (2) Kessil A160's to (3) Quanta Pro LED Bars and I am working on how I am going to keep the PAR as close to the same as possible. PAR Meters are very expensive and I cannot find anyone that would let me borrow their meter, so couldn't I...

Selling my ITC Par Meter. Works great, just don’t need it any longer. Free shipping!

I’m selling my par meter with the wand. $300 shipped to the lower 48 perfect working condition. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mq-510-full-spectrum-underwater-led-par-meter-apogee.html?queryID=c03abc1ff7421043d68f7ce73df45517&objectID=6096&indexName=brs_prod_m2_default_products

So I have a birds nest coral I believe a neon green. I attached a video of its positioning. That powerhead is a hygger mini wave maker at 60% which is 960gph. The polyps aren’t fully opening anymore when they were before I moved it a couple of days ago. I had to move it to adjust flow/lighting...

So I just put a a360x over my 14 AIO cube. With the filtration in the back it leaves me with a 14” wide x 14” tall x 12” Deep display. The 360x is mounted 6 inches off the surface. I have Seen par charts for this light at 6” and 12” depth. But… the measurements were taken in much larger...

As mentioned, I have the above par meter for rent. Here's the details. $500 refundable deposit upon return of the meter. $25 + support the forum (I believe its $25). $50 if you already support. You pay shipping. $500 to be received before meter will ship. $475 to be returned to you when...

I just rented a par meter today. I went home and played for a few. As I am very confused rn. my light it running at 50% rn. And my par levels about 6 inchs under water are reading around 150 ish range. I’m wondering if This is normal. Plz help.

Im running a red sea 350 (L120xH53xW50cm) with an NSA that im going to have lit with 3 AI primes... Well actually 1x original AI prime HD in the centre and then 2x AI prime 16HDs on either side. Each light is mounted 10 inches from the water surface. My question is, would this setup be adequate...