Using Photon V2 as plant light

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Currently I am not using my Photon over my aquarium, so it is just taking up space. My wife want to use it as a plant grow light. I am thinking of setting the whites, reds, and greens to 100% and calling it a day. I realize that they are not meant for this purpose, but will give it a try.

Has anyone already tried this?
 
Yes, several have done so successfully! Basically reversing the settings for a reef tank seems to work great (ie, run the white and reds high, and the blues low).
 
Currently I am not using my Photon over my aquarium, so it is just taking up space. My wife want to use it as a plant grow light. I am thinking of setting the whites, reds, and greens to 100% and calling it a day. I realize that they are not meant for this purpose, but will give it a try.

Has anyone already tried this?
Not reef breeders but here is my planted tank with kessil 160 tuna blues
 

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