Reef PAR Database Halide Fixtures

Reef PAR test results: Halide Fixtures

Light Source

Reflector/Ballast

2” from source

Distance from water

Depth one

Depth two

Aquaticlife G12 150watt HID

G12

2800

16”

81 @ 2”

60 @ 8”

Aquaticlife G12 150watt HID

G12

2800

14”

89 @ 2”

67 @ 8”

Aquaticlife G12 150watt HID

G12

2800

13”

90 @ 2”

68 @ 8”

Aquaticlife G12 150watt HID

G12

2800

10 3/4”

105 @ 2”

82 @ 8”

28 Gallon JBJ Nanocube 150 watt HQI

Stock HQI

1203

Stock

474 @ 2”

125 @ 16”

250 watt Ushio HQI 20k

Aquamedic

2400

15”

255 @ 2”

178 @ 8”

250 watt Ushio HQI 20k

Odyssea/Galaxy

1500

6”

415 @ 2”

170 @ 17”

250 watt Ushio HQI 20k

Current USA

12”

170 @ 2”

30 @ 46”

150 watt Hamilton HQI 14k

Current USA

1590

5”

225 @ 2”

125 @ 21”

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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