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The AI prime is doing ok but it's pretty much maxed out on the spectrum I like at least. Also I don't like the disco ball effect I get. Kessil isn't the cheapest option but it looks very good, like realistic.Cool, what is your initial impression of the differences between that and the AI? (I own too many AI's and have often contemplated trying a Kessil, but still have yet to do so).
The AI prime is doing ok but it's pretty much maxed out on the spectrum I like at least. Also I don't like the disco ball effect I get. Kessil isn't the cheapest option but it looks very good, like realistic.
PAR is a very difficult number to compare between brands as it measure the wavelengths as a weighted measure - 1 photon of green light will record more PAR than 1 photon of blue light. (We took one of our all green light fixtures and measured 500 PAR - even though it has absolutely NO wavelengths that would grow coral. It's a bit of an exaggeration but points out how rough PAR as a whole is)If I'm not mistaken, you are going to have less PAR at that "bluish" spectral setting with the Kessil due to its spreading. Very even PAR, but lower intensity? I'm going by all of the BRSTV videos.
I have a 20 gal peninsula. Really wosh they made a reflector for that shape. Was actually considering modifying a reflector for it.PAR is a very difficult number to compare between brands as it measure the wavelengths as a weighted measure - 1 photon of green light will record more PAR than 1 photon of blue light. (We took one of our all green light fixtures and measured 500 PAR - even though it has absolutely NO wavelengths that would grow coral. It's a bit of an exaggeration but points out how rough PAR as a whole is)
PAR is a good measurement for understanding how your light moves within the tank, but it starts to get less reliable as you compare between brands as the spectral makeup of each light is different.
The A360X will spread wider than most lights on the market as the native beam angle is about 120 degrees. If you want a more focused light, you can use the narrow reflector which cuts it down to 55 degrees for more center intensity.