Are PAR readings up to par?

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Just got done taking some PAR reading with an apogee par meter on my wife new tank 70 gallon tall 36x15x30. with a 15" reef canopy. I am hoping to do a mix reef with it Top: SPS, Clams/Middle: LPS/ BOTTOM: Softies. Let me know if PAR readings will cover it. Thanks, Joe
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looks like it's a little low on top of the left side,but overall,you're numbers look to be adequate for most coral,I'd place coral accordingly to the numbers you're showing though,high light coral in the hot spots and lower light coral in the low areas,regardless of top,mid,bottom recommendations.....obviously,your light is more focused to the center of the tank and PAR drops a lot to the sides,especially the left side,I feel that SPS will suffer from lack of light in the low number spots on top......
simple top,mid,bottom recommendation aren't always the best solution...if you decide to change lighting,all those numbers could change as well

it's so cool to actually know where your highest intensity spots are so you will know your coral are getting proper lighting,your rockwork looks great by the way
 

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