ITC PARwise Pro - Mitras 7206 with Coral Pop

[Enea]

Good morning everyone,

I tried the ITC PAwise Pro in my tank.

On my 200-gallon tank (6.5 x 2.3 x 1.9)

I installed 5 Mitras 7206 with the Coral Pop LED upgrade. They are approx. 25 cm from the water surface.

Who can help me interpret the results?

Situation at the bottom of the tank:

Situation at the halfway of the tank:

Situation at the high the tank:

The measurements were taken at the center of the tank, halfway down the rock formation, and at the top of the rock formation.


Enea

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

So at the top in your tank you have 392 par, midway you have 308 par and the bottom comes in at 211 par. This seems like it would be good for most SPS at the top and maybe a bit to much for LPS at the bottom. Of course this will vary depending on the coral species and getting them acclimated.

 

[Enea]

So at the top in your tank you have 392 par, midway you have 308 par and the bottom comes in at 211 par. This seems like it would be good for most SPS at the top and maybe a bit to much for LPS at the bottom. Of course this will vary depending on the coral species and getting them acclimated.

And how can I reduce the PAR lower for the LPS? since I have Trachyphyllia, leaving the PARs at the top for the SPS

 

[Dread Pirate Dave]

And how can I reduce the PAR lower for the LPS? since I have Trachyphyllia, leaving the PARs at the top for the SPS

You can try placing your lower par corals towards the edge of the light's spread. You'll need to measure par in those areas to be sure. You could also start off with a lower light output for the LPS and then try ramping things up for your SPS.

A mixed reef is a balancing act and more difficult to keep everything happy.