Hi all:
I wanted to share the results of my experience with using a PAR meter to measure my XR15 Gen 4 Pro results. In order to try to best lay out all of the information that you may find useful, I will break up the information in the following series posts:
1) Tank Overview and Equipment
2) Ecotech Diffusers:
a) Original Assumptions
b) Exhibits/Data
c) Findings/Conclusion
3) PAR Results
a) Original Assumptions and Schedule
b) Exhibits/Data
c) Findings
4) Key Findings and Take aways
As BRS says, information should never be a barrier and I hope to provide you with information from my testing which may be helpful for your tank.
*DISCLAIMER*: These observations and settings have been derived from a living reef aquarium. No rock structure was moved, and water flow was not changed which causes ripples which causes PAR to constantly fluctuate. The estimated mid point PAR was used for each location. PLEASE use a PAR meter to measure your own tank, before trying to mimic my suggested schedule as numerous variable will change PAR from tank to tank.
I wanted to share the results of my experience with using a PAR meter to measure my XR15 Gen 4 Pro results. In order to try to best lay out all of the information that you may find useful, I will break up the information in the following series posts:
1) Tank Overview and Equipment
2) Ecotech Diffusers:
a) Original Assumptions
b) Exhibits/Data
c) Findings/Conclusion
3) PAR Results
a) Original Assumptions and Schedule
b) Exhibits/Data
c) Findings
4) Key Findings and Take aways
As BRS says, information should never be a barrier and I hope to provide you with information from my testing which may be helpful for your tank.
*DISCLAIMER*: These observations and settings have been derived from a living reef aquarium. No rock structure was moved, and water flow was not changed which causes ripples which causes PAR to constantly fluctuate. The estimated mid point PAR was used for each location. PLEASE use a PAR meter to measure your own tank, before trying to mimic my suggested schedule as numerous variable will change PAR from tank to tank.