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Originally Posted by fernandokng
Great measurements. I think costs/value need to be somehow considered into this.
It seems has AI does have better PAR and depth penetration, but it is also costing atleast 2x as much. If I am paying that much, I kinda expect it to be better, much better.
One point to note is that corals may not necessarily need all that much PAR anyway, and I wonder whether spending more $ on the AI to get that par is worth it.
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I agree, if you're lighting a shallow tank, or one with lesser light needs, from just a PAR perspective the AI's at full power would massive overkill. That said, the AI's controller is a HUGE advantage - the ability to customize PAR and color, create custom sun rise/sunset, gradual mid-day increases and the lunar schedule with varying intensity are (to me) an invaluable option.
Another thing I'd like to try is turning one AI unit sideways (like the G2) and comparing them. I *think* you could raise the AI high enough to create a coverage area greater than the G2 and still have far more PAR and the great controller at a comparable cost - Perhaps the best of both worlds.