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What lighting is affordable and a great product?
What instrument is used for reading the PAR? Is it something you put in water?


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T5 fixture plus ATI bulbs
SMATFARM LED
Viparspectra LED
Nicrew LED

For acurate PAR readings you will want an underwater PAR meter. . . these are expensive, but some LFS or local clubs lend them out. There is a smart phone app for PAR reading but not designed for underwater use and results may vary.
 
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