Kessil ap9x PAR readings seem low?

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Hey!

i have the par meter from Neptune and was a little surprised by readings . I have light 12 inches above tank and the par meter about 12 inches below (see in photo) and at full power my readings are about 150-220. is this pretty standard? Thanks!

this is new tank just finished cycle a few fish and cleanup crew next week:) 1372EC1C-8119-4DB0-9A68-95C89FB3B571.jpeg
 
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Thanks. I will lower it a bit. I’m getting around 100-125 on sand bed. I guess I will just need more lights if I plan on getting any sps. I guess there is plenty of room for another 9xs
 

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Lowered to 10 inches wow big difference. 195 on sand bed in middle be curious to see the edges of tank as I test over next few days.
Did you ever get to measure the PAR on the sides? I have a 75G - 48x18 and I'm going to get one AP9X, I was wondering if that will be enough or if should supplement on the sides with some A80 chained to it.
 

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