Par Meter VS Seneye
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We've seen there isnt any changing of your mind once its made up. But what what Ive read from people that have listened to Sanjay speak, he quoted it around 15%.
From Apogee site "The blue lens improves the spectral response to more accurately measure all wavelengths of light. The logging capability of the meter allows you to monitor light levels on a half hour basis for 99 measurements and stores a daily total for over three months."
So at one time there was an issue.
Either way, the $135 par meter serves my purpose to see change in par from one light or tank to another, measured with this device.
From Apogee site "The blue lens improves the spectral response to more accurately measure all wavelengths of light. The logging capability of the meter allows you to monitor light levels on a half hour basis for 99 measurements and stores a daily total for over three months."
So at one time there was an issue.
Either way, the $135 par meter serves my purpose to see change in par from one light or tank to another, measured with this device.
I dont know why I bother with you, but here is a comparision from a li-cor to apogee, apogee reads 12% low on a 20k bulb. Not a big deal, as long as your not trying to compare apples to oranges.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/7/review
Once again I feel the apogee is close enough and so is the seneye. I like what I paid for the seneye and it does a great job doing what I bought it for. YMMV
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/7/review
Once again I feel the apogee is close enough and so is the seneye. I like what I paid for the seneye and it does a great job doing what I bought it for. YMMV
I've actually found that there are alot of variables that really alter the values. For example if you turn the sensor 10 degrees It will change quite a bit ( like 20%). So while I like my meter for a general idea of what my par is I don't think it is trustable for precise readings. I mostly use mine to make sure par isn't too low in areas. It seems to be more consistent at levels below 150. When it's above 300 values swing wildly with small movements of the sensor. Senye looks cool once they work out the bugs I might get one. Anyone want an apogee for 300$ lol?
Sort of off topic, but with all that being said. Do granulosa need less light then most SPS?
Sure would be a cool thread to start, using different peoples SPS placements with their PAR readings. I know every tank is different and some people grow corals dang near in the dark and others need super bright light, but it could in turn be very helpful for many of us.
Sure would be a cool thread to start, using different peoples SPS placements with their PAR readings. I know every tank is different and some people grow corals dang near in the dark and others need super bright light, but it could in turn be very helpful for many of us.