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Par database with tank builds, specially acropora-dominant, under LED lights
Hi folks, I believe this is a REALLY cloudy topic.
Most of @Dana Riddle ’s amazing articles have shown that 250-350 PAR is pretty adequate for most Acropora.
On the other hand we have seen many extreme PAR (800ish) advocates among acropora keepers.
I understand many acro keepers use MH / T5s. But it is a forever growing method to keep those corals under LEDs. But most LED users have burnt many corals while using above 400 par exposure.
I would also like to point out a great paralel threat of PAR database, that´s amazing: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r2r-par-database.538894/page-7
I also understand that many experienced reefers do not have the time to update small topics like this, but already have made detailed Tank Builds.
My suggestion: are you aware of tank builds for acros under LED that seriously measured PAR? It would be nice to post those builds and I encourage anyone who can to post it under here.
I post my par readings as an example, but my tank is a child and not a great example to be followed, but it would be nice to post other tank build links with the tank owner and lights used. My example goes under this post...
Hi folks, I believe this is a REALLY cloudy topic.
Most of @Dana Riddle ’s amazing articles have shown that 250-350 PAR is pretty adequate for most Acropora.
On the other hand we have seen many extreme PAR (800ish) advocates among acropora keepers.
I understand many acro keepers use MH / T5s. But it is a forever growing method to keep those corals under LEDs. But most LED users have burnt many corals while using above 400 par exposure.
I would also like to point out a great paralel threat of PAR database, that´s amazing: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/r2r-par-database.538894/page-7
I also understand that many experienced reefers do not have the time to update small topics like this, but already have made detailed Tank Builds.
My suggestion: are you aware of tank builds for acros under LED that seriously measured PAR? It would be nice to post those builds and I encourage anyone who can to post it under here.
I post my par readings as an example, but my tank is a child and not a great example to be followed, but it would be nice to post other tank build links with the tank owner and lights used. My example goes under this post...
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