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Craig Manoukian · 03-25-2004, 03:45 PM

MH lighting gives you the broadest coverage for all creatures. SPS and clams can be set anywhere not just at the top with lower intesity lighting.

PAR value, although I don't completely understand it completely, is the most important element for good light penetration through the water column.

03-25-2004, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,037 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	MH lighting gives you the broadest coverage for all creatures. SPS and clams can be set anywhere not just at the top with lower intesity lighting. PAR value, although I don't completely understand it completely, is the most important element for good light penetration through the water column. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.