Looking for PAR meter

[mehaffydr]

I am going to be working on improving my lighting but first I need to know where I'm at now.
Does anyone in N. Alabama have a PAR meter that I can borrow or rent?

 

[8675309TT]

Need a PAR reading?
I love BRS but they no longer rent out PAR meters for $70. Now you purchase and return them with an $80 stocking fee. Not bad, and I don't blame them for not wanting to be in the rental business, it seems like it would be a PIA.

Here's another option...

I have zero ties to this company but they could be quite good for reefers? They have a PAR meter app that supposedly only deviated 5-7% from an Apogee SQ-520.

Underwater stats are here:
https://growlightmeter.com/underwat...using-our-app-for-underwater-par-measurements
App is here:
https://growlightmeter.com/#downloadIt does need a homemade white paper filter/diffuser.

 

[Mathew0]

How does this work in a reef tank? Do you put your phone in a zip lock bag and hope for the best?

 

[mehaffydr]

I bought an Apogee PAR meter I think this will be the most accurate.