Corals and PAR ratings (1 Viewer)

[darbex]

Anyone know where I can get some information on the best PAR rating for certain types of corals? I kind of want some anemones in my tank but I want to know what PAR they require first to make sure lighting is adequate enough.

 

[AquaNerd]

you should be fine anywhere from 100 PPFD to 400 PPFD, which is what you'll typically find at various depths under T5HO, LED, and metal halides.

 

[rxonco]

It would probably be easier to tell us what kind of nems you want and what lighting you're running.

 

[darbex]

At the moment RBTA or Rose. I am running 2 T12s. However, that may change or there may be other types of corals.

 

[mario8402]

i dont think they would do good under those lights as I believe a T12 is a garage/shop or office type bulb. either way, 2 wouldnt be enough.

 

[fishboyt]

Not trying to go off topic, but what exactly does "Par" mean?

 

[rxonco]

Only nem I'd be comfortable with under that lighting would be Aptasia.

 

[TexanReef]

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