Par readings - 16 Gal Nuvo Aquarium IM

eco37 · 05/05/2012, 08:06 PM

http://youtu.be/zrsyWIbN738

Did some PAR readings on the Innovative Marine 16 Gal with 16W LED.
The Tank was at my buddy's store. We took the readings without water in the tank and as you can see from the video the readings were kinda disappointing. Can only imagine the par gets lower after putting water in the tank.

Boboli · 05/05/2012, 08:19 PM

Lol
What did you expect from 2 times 6 watt lights!

eco37 · 05/05/2012, 09:30 PM

IDK? I guess I expected them to be reef capable systems. IM advertise them as being fully reef capable.

Dang these manufacturers and their unfounded claims! I want one of these beauties, but I don't want to have to buy a different light to put on it....

chadfarmer · 05/06/2012, 10:01 AM

I learned after buying 1, and trying to grow zoas

Ira · 05/06/2012, 10:34 AM

I was able to tell from the specs published on the tank that it was going to be no where enough light for a reef tank. I still got one, have a radeion on it, and love it. Its a great looking tank. The nice thing about the tank is that it is similar in dimensions to a 20 gal long, so alot of the 24" T5 fixtures fit nicely on top of it.

05/05/2012, 08:06 PM	#1
eco37 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 98	Par readings - 16 Gal Nuvo Aquarium IM http://youtu.be/zrsyWIbN738 Did some PAR readings on the Innovative Marine 16 Gal with 16W LED. The Tank was at my buddy's store. We took the readings without water in the tank and as you can see from the video the readings were kinda disappointing. Can only imagine the par gets lower after putting water in the tank. Last edited by eco37; 05/05/2012 at 08:07 PM. Reason: SP

05/06/2012, 10:01 AM	#4
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	I learned after buying 1, and trying to grow zoas __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

05/05/2012, 08:19 PM	#2
Boboli Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The streets of Bakersfield Posts: 393	Lol What did you expect from 2 times 6 watt lights!

05/05/2012, 09:30 PM	#3
eco37 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 98	IDK? I guess I expected them to be reef capable systems. IM advertise them as being fully reef capable. Dang these manufacturers and their unfounded claims! I want one of these beauties, but I don't want to have to buy a different light to put on it....

05/06/2012, 10:34 AM	#5
Ira Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 135	I was able to tell from the specs published on the tank that it was going to be no where enough light for a reef tank. I still got one, have a radeion on it, and love it. Its a great looking tank. The nice thing about the tank is that it is similar in dimensions to a 20 gal long, so alot of the 24" T5 fixtures fit nicely on top of it.