what can i use besides a par meter to see what my lights are putting out.

richiero · 09/25/2014, 10:08 AM

what can i use besides a par meter to see what my lights are putting out.

thx everyone

Lurking · 09/25/2014, 11:24 AM

a par meter. or a lux meter if you want worthless info on lux.

alton · 09/25/2014, 11:38 AM

A foot candle or lux meter can tell you when your lights drop off.

jda · 09/25/2014, 12:43 PM

This is going to sound stupid, but your eyes and brain compared to other tanks in your area. Of course, this takes a breadth and depth of knowledge that some don't have, but it is also the best way to get the right light for you.

09/25/2014, 10:08 AM	#1
richiero Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 383	what can i use besides a par meter to see what my lights are putting out. what can i use besides a par meter to see what my lights are putting out. thx everyone

09/25/2014, 11:24 AM	#2
Lurking SCRK Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Segundo Posts: 1,267	a par meter. or a lux meter if you want worthless info on lux.

09/25/2014, 11:38 AM	#3
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	A foot candle or lux meter can tell you when your lights drop off.

09/25/2014, 12:43 PM	#4
jda Dogmatic Dinosaur Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 6,256	This is going to sound stupid, but your eyes and brain compared to other tanks in your area. Of course, this takes a breadth and depth of knowledge that some don't have, but it is also the best way to get the right light for you.