PAR meter help

[90guzmanj]

Anyone in the CSRA area have a par meter I could rent or borrow? My single lfs doesn’t own one and I’ve searched on here, humble.fish, and Reddit for par readings for my light with some luck but I would really like to fine tune the light settings for my tank. Thanks in advance!

 

[scotty333]

I have one but not sure the shipping is worth it

 

[90guzmanj]

I don’t mind driving as long as it’s within 3ish hours.

 

[scotty333]

Think it would be more 300 hours ish

 

[90guzmanj]

Think it would be more 300 hours ish

lol it’s been a while since I’ve taken a vacation

 

[exnisstech]

Sorry for my ignorance but where is CSRA area?

 

[90guzmanj]

Sorry for my ignorance but where is CSRA area?

Pretty much where Georgia and South Carolina border each other around Augusta area.

 

[Formulator]

BRS has a rental program for PAR meters, but you still have to have a pretty good chunk of change to float while you use it. They essentially make you buy it ($532) and then have a 60 day return policy with $100 restocking fee. They expect you to use it and return. So its basically a $100 rental with $432 safety deposit.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mq-5...D=6096&indexName=brs_prod_m2_default_products

 

[exnisstech]

Still a bit far sorry, thought I would check. I have a 510 but am not fond if shipping it.

 

[Formulator]

I don’t mind driving as long as it’s within 3ish hours.

If you’re willing to drive that far are you sure there isn’t another LFS within that distance?

 

[90guzmanj]

Still a bit far sorry, thought I would check. I have a 510 but am not fond if shipping it.

No worries I understand those things aren’t cheap

 

[90guzmanj]

If you’re willing to drive that far are you sure there isn’t another LFS within that distance?

The only one I haven’t checked and it’s the furthest is Queen City corals. If they don’t then I’ll just have to get my own and I definitely not heading towards Atlanta driving lol

 

[90guzmanj]

BRS has a rental program for PAR meters, but you still have to have a pretty good chunk of change to float while you use it. They essentially make you buy it ($532) and then have a 60 day return policy with $100 restocking fee. They expect you to use it and return. So its basically a $100 rental with $432 safety deposit.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/mq-5...D=6096&indexName=brs_prod_m2_default_products

Yeah that’s the only caveat is that 500. If I had the money to buy one, even for renting purposes, I’d just buy one cause I know I’m gonna set up another tank eventually

 

[NanoNana]

The only one I haven’t checked and it’s the furthest is Queen City corals. If they don’t then I’ll just have to get my own and I definitely not heading towards Atlanta driving lol

Atlanta is surprisingly lacking in reef stores. Try Charleston area.

 

[NanoNana]

Pretty much where Georgia and South Carolina border each other around Augusta area.

I’m from the CRSA myself. Don’t live near there any longer tho.

 

[DanyL]

Yeah that’s the only caveat is that 500. If I had the money to buy one, even for renting purposes, I’d just buy one cause I know I’m gonna set up another tank eventually

Have you looked into getting the VBR-Aqua?
It's still around 150, but it isn't 500 and you get to keep it.

@telegraham compared it against the Apogee and the older version is close to same, the new version does need a correction multiplier, but telegraham got you covered here too, and have it posted on his instagram.

Just thought to put an alternative option out here.

 

[UnnamedReef]

@90guzmanj I just bought an Apogee that arrives in a couple days. I'm going to use it and then it's available for anyone who needs it. I'm relatively close to you, in the Auburn AL - Columbus GA area. If you're willing to come get it and put down a deposit so I know you're not running away with it, you're more than welcome to use it. Feel free to shoot me a PM or reply on here.

 

[90guzmanj]

Have you looked into getting the VBR-Aqua?
It's still around 150, but it isn't 500 and you get to keep it.

@telegraham compared it against the Apogee and the older version is close to same, the new version does need a correction multiplier, but telegraham got you covered here too, and have it posted on his instagram.

Just thought to put an alternative option out here.

Yeah I’ve seen the review video that KalamazooReefer did on YouTube. After taxes it comes out to $170 so I’ll be grabbing it soon

 

[90guzmanj]

@90guzmanj I just bought an Apogee that arrives in a couple days. I'm going to use it and then it's available for anyone who needs it. I'm relatively close to you, in the Auburn AL - Columbus GA area. If you're willing to come get it and put down a deposit so I know you're not running away with it, you're more than welcome to use it. Feel free to shoot me a PM or reply on here.

I appreciate reaching out to help but I’m gonna get the vbr-aqua off Amazon

 

[luisyinhui]

Yeah I’ve seen the review video that KalamazooReefer did on YouTube. After taxes it comes out to $170 so I’ll be grabbing it soon

Hi — VABIRA team here.
Thanks for mentioning VBR-Aqua and the KalamazooReefer review. We’ve been going back through older community discussions like this because there have been several sensor generations over the years.


The current VBR-Aqua is the latest production version. If anyone is looking for the current model, it is now available on eBay — search VBR-Aqua PAR Meter, item 306372021071.


Happy to answer questions about the current sensor, PAR/PPFD, DLI, B/G/R readings, or underwater measurement method.