PAR Levels for different Softies

[dwair]

Well got a new light ATI Straton LED. Also got my hands on a PAR Meter local. But I'm wanting to know good par numbers for different types of softies. Finger Leathers, Devil's Hand, Tyree Toadstool, Palu Green Nepthea, Koji Pink Nepthea, Different Gorgonians.

Right now I've got the toadstool and devils hand around 220 PAR, rest are 160-200. Mind you, the toadstool and devils hand are at the top of the rockwork as well centered.

 

[danieyella]

My neon green nepthea, blue Solomon tree, and green sinularia are all in approx 600-800 par depending on exactly where you measure them, some points ranging even higher. They grow like weeds.

Haven't measured the areas for others.

 

[dwair]

My neon green nepthea, blue Solomon tree, and green sinularia are all in approx 600-800 par depending on exactly where you measure them, some points ranging even higher. They grow like weeds.

Haven't measured the areas for others.

what the heck?? 600-800 PAR?? Under LED?? Or Metal Halide

 

[danieyella]

what the heck?? 600-800 PAR?? Under LED?? Or Metal Halide

LED, it's a deep tank, so to hit 60-100 on the bottom for some of my other corals, I need it higher. It's kind of a crazy range in my tank.