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I am seriously hoping to get this rats nest cleaned up this weekend. Wish me luck.
 
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@revhtree So I decided to pick up an sq120 Apogee PAR sensor and use a multimeter for the measurements. Total cost $155 since I already have a multimeter with 200mv selection.

I have the maxspect razor at 100% blue and 80% white. I have also created diffused covers over the LED pads. I took quick measurements and am pretty happy with the results. I will be removing the diffusers and putting the stock 120* reflector back on to compare the PAR loss. Here are my first measurements.
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can’t believe I stopped updating this build thread. This tank went through some serious challenges. I would assume it was due mainly to the dry rock and sand. I couldn’t get it to stabilize and Dealt with GHA, Dinos, cyano, that killed my new frags.
 

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I am too stubborn to give up and after 3 years things have stabilized. I do have a couple hold overs from the original frags.
 

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Things I have changed. I went to an Avast Kalk stirrer. Added a few more rocks. Tank has matured and is doing great right now.
 

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Oh. I still have and use the Maxspect razor. Added blue reefbrights though. Here are more pics and PAR.
 

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Are you still running the 27" r420r? I just picked up a used one, and looking for recommended settings for a 40 breeder.
Yes, I still use the razor. I added 2 24” reef brite blue XHOs strips and run them at 100%. I wasn’t happy with the razors purple color. The reef brite strips are great with the razor.
 
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So your using the razor at 100% both channel A and B? Plus the reef brites?
No, I run the razors blue channel at 100% and the Whites at 70%. The reef brites run at 100%. My tank is 20” tall. The sand bed is getting 150ish par.
 
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The agony of SPS growth.
 

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Rolling along.
 

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Top down after water change.
 

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Been a while since I’ve added to my build thread. Wow! It has changed. Happy reefing!
 

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