Robert Fletcher
Member
Is there a way to measure the light produced and needed without a PAR meter. The old way of watts per gallon does not apply to LED’s and also different manufactures produce different efficiency in light output. I am also looking on the budget side of things, as I am planning to go to CO2 and my aim would be to grow red plants.
I am sure a smartphone camera could give some guide. If I take a photo of my tank the current light is not enough. I have to increase the ASA to 3200 in order to cut the shutter speed back whilst still at f2.2. To me is shows not enough light.
Currently I am using this strip from Amazon. This is claimed to be 2000 lumens, 8000K.
I need a light to penetrate 48 cm so I think this is too low. On the pectech YouTube channel a pleasant comparison was made "Kessil VS Flood Light” and the cheap flood light with Cree LED’s stacked up very well and is in my budget.
Some suggestions appreciated.
I am sure a smartphone camera could give some guide. If I take a photo of my tank the current light is not enough. I have to increase the ASA to 3200 in order to cut the shutter speed back whilst still at f2.2. To me is shows not enough light.
Currently I am using this strip from Amazon. This is claimed to be 2000 lumens, 8000K.
I need a light to penetrate 48 cm so I think this is too low. On the pectech YouTube channel a pleasant comparison was made "Kessil VS Flood Light” and the cheap flood light with Cree LED’s stacked up very well and is in my budget.
Some suggestions appreciated.