Chicago sunburst BTA PAR

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I got one of these and would like to know the ideal PAR I should aim for for best coloration (the reddish gold color). It's in a IM 20g long with a XR15 g5 pro and it's getting around 170 PAR. It's on the opposite end of my mp10 (lower flow area). I'm also getting a Hygger 36w spotlight for it to run on the blue spectrum. Any advice?

 

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They'll pick the ideal spot, regardless of where you put them. Most BTAs wander until they find "the perfect spot" and then they'll move again in a couple days to the next "perfect spot". Sometimes over and over every couple of days. Sometimes every couple of hours. Sometimes every couple of months.

 

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Ok sure but what PAR do they need for the best coloration? I can move my spotlight to anywhere in the tank.

 

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TSA says 200-250.

 

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TSA says 200-250.

Thanks, some good info there at TSA - https://topshelfaquatics.com/produc...Mji55gfJvw9SGmG2hJHa6Nw8lx3mls5eCWXoTUqALBQM9

They say 200 - 350, in this video they say they keep them at 350 PAR -

I'm gonna aim for 300 PAR