question about par

[sadielynn]

Ok I have a question about "par" I have a 7 gallon tank with 72 wats power compact lighting could some one please explain "par" and what exactally that means ..... since we nol onger measure lights in watts per gallon?

 

[incysor]

Here's a thread I've posted a link to before that has lots of good info on aquarium lighting. It's kind of sarcastic and funny, but very informative.

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http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthrea ... genumber=1

 

[sadielynn]

Thanks incysor I will print and read tonight I was just worried that I dont have enough light