Reef PAR Database Fluorescent Fixtures

Reef PAR test results: Fluorescent Fixtures

Light Source

Reflector/Ballast

2” from source

Distance from water

Depth one

Depth two

Aquaticlife 4 54watt actinic T5

G12

274

16”

51 @ 2”

39 @ 8”

Aquaticlife 4 54watt actinic T5

G12

274

14”

46 @ 2”

38 @ 8”

Aquaticlife 4 54watt actinic T5

G12

274

13”

52 @ 2”

40 @ 8”

Aquaticlife 4 54watt actinic T5

G12

274

10 3/4”

54 @ 2”

45 @ 8”

6 Gallon JBJ Nanocube

294

Stock

261 @ 2”

65 @ 6”

2-54 watt Giessman Aquablue T5

2-54 watt Giessman Actinic+ T5

Current USA

12”

15 @ 2”

4 @ 46”

All tests are performed with an Apogee MQ-200 quantum meter.

For more information about light testing visit: PAR vs. PUR

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