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Kinetic · 11/12/2017, 05:12 PM

Got some readings on my tank today using an Apogee PAR meter that my local club owns (Bay Area Reefers):

AquaIlluminations Hydra 52 HD using a SPS AB+ w/ High Peaks program, modified with a lot more whites. 9" above the water.

Anemones:
My H. Magnifica is getting a bit over 400. The BTAs about 269.

Shaded area under the H. Mag pedestal are pretty terrible. Probably can't grow anything there (dendros probably on the list).

Back two corners of the tank are probably low enough for LPS/softies. I was thinking of a small zoa rock on one side, scoly / open brain on the other?

Probably just going to keep the lighting where it is. I'm thinking the high 200 - 300 will work well for a few sticks of SPS (as long as they don't get stung).

11/12/2017, 05:12 PM	#92
Kinetic Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 7,230	Got some readings on my tank today using an Apogee PAR meter that my local club owns (Bay Area Reefers): AquaIlluminations Hydra 52 HD using a SPS AB+ w/ High Peaks program, modified with a lot more whites. 9" above the water. Anemones: My H. Magnifica is getting a bit over 400. The BTAs about 269. Shaded area under the H. Mag pedestal are pretty terrible. Probably can't grow anything there (dendros probably on the list). Back two corners of the tank are probably low enough for LPS/softies. I was thinking of a small zoa rock on one side, scoly / open brain on the other? Probably just going to keep the lighting where it is. I'm thinking the high 200 - 300 will work well for a few sticks of SPS (as long as they don't get stung).