Fluval marine 22w par

[davebreef]

Hi this may have already been answered but I have a fluval marine 3.0 22w light and would like to know what the par ratings are as I don't really trust what fluval have stated thanks

 

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[Fish Fan]

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I would think that someone here has that light and would be able to help you.

 

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[Mr. Mojo Rising]

What size is the tank?

 

[zheka757]

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[fishface NJ]

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[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R Dave.
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[JoJosReef]

That is a very weak light. I would not use it over anything taller than 12" and only if the corals you want to grow require lower light. That's just me. I'm sure someone has managed to grow acros with this light. However, keep in mind that this light has many very small 0.25 watt LEDs that have a very wide angle, so "light penetration" is very poor, meaning you lose PAR more quickly as you move away from the light. For the money, you can get great alternatives that are much stronger. Look into the Nicrew Gen2s or Noopsyches.

 

[davebreef]

Hi yes I know its not the strongest light out there but I got it at a very cheap price.
It's on a fluval evo so isn't much more then 12in and seems to grow the jingle bells cyphastrea ok on the sand bed. Things are growing OK but would like to know what par it is actually meant to be fluval claims it at 50-100 at 12in but I don't believe them as the lie about there filters enough and that probably with all channels on 100% I don't want to be running whites and red on 100%. Think whites are at 30% and reds not on.

 

[davebreef]

What size is the tank?

It's the fluval evo52

 

[davebreef]

Welcome to R2R Dave.
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I'm in kent

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

It's the fluval evo52

It will work for a lot of corals, but turn it up to full power. If you want to keep corals that require higher lighting then consider to upgrade to something around 50 watts. Good luck

 

[BryanM]

Hi this may have already been answered but I have a fluval marine 3.0 22w light and would like to know what the par ratings are as I don't really trust what fluval have stated thanks

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[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here?

 

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[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! IMHO I would get a hold of a PAR meter and test it in your tank. Good luck with whatever you choose!

 

[Brisk]

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[davebreef]

It will work for a lot of corals, but turn it up to full power. If you want to keep corals that require higher lighting then consider to upgrade to something around 50 watts. Good luck

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! IMHO I would get a hold of a PAR meter and test it in your tank. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!! IMHO I would get a hold of a PAR meter and test it in your tank. Good luck with whatever you choose!

Yeah its just finding someone to borrow or rent it off