par meter

[trigger gta]

i am thining about getting a par meter. does anyone have one and if so where did you pick it up form

[Bill@IA]

i am thining about getting a par meter. does anyone have one and if so where did you pick it up form

Yes, I have and use the Apogee MQ 200. I am no longer guessing about light fixture or bulb performance, and that has made a huge difference for me to get the response and growth from my coral.

[moon]

What is a par meter?

[Phil]

For us it's a submersible device that measures Photosynthetic Available Radiation. Fancy term for how much light is reaching the coral. The newest term is PUR. Photosynthetic Usable Radiation.

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[moon]

Why not use a light meter?

[Bill@IA]

Why not use a light meter?

You may find this link interesting. It will explain the difference between the two and the advantages of a PAR meter: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/2/review

[davesolo29]

Hey Scott... if you hurry and get an order in to Bill it could likely show up at your door or mine as early as Monday when he delivers to my house.

[trigger gta]

lol nice sales pitch.. whats your cut!

i am on hold right now. not buying anything untill i have this ick issue cleared up.

bill where did you pick it up from and what was the cost?

[Bill@IA]

bill where did you pick it up from and what was the cost?

I got it at Incredible Aquarium .

We bought it directly from Apogee. $399

[Phil]

Just an FYI, Coral Reef Shop loans one out for 10.00 a day. Seems reasonable but not sure if or how they calibrate it? The Apogee one Bills talks about is an awesome little unit.