Tarkus2112
Aquarium Advice Activist
That's alright Stefernini.
I was a little busy this week and didn't have time to get on here. I didn't mean to freak everyone out. Lol. At least we all know now.
Anyways...about the WPG rule and T5HO bulbs. Well, it's complicated. Haha. I'd try and explain but I found something better.
Read this and you'll understand. It's real test results using a PAR meter. It also explains all of the other variables that come into play. Reflector quality, Distance of light from substrate, etc.
Credit to "Hoppy" on plantedtank.net
PAR vs Distance, T5, T12, PC - New Chart
I was a little busy this week and didn't have time to get on here. I didn't mean to freak everyone out. Lol. At least we all know now.
Anyways...about the WPG rule and T5HO bulbs. Well, it's complicated. Haha. I'd try and explain but I found something better.
Read this and you'll understand. It's real test results using a PAR meter. It also explains all of the other variables that come into play. Reflector quality, Distance of light from substrate, etc.
Credit to "Hoppy" on plantedtank.net
PAR vs Distance, T5, T12, PC - New Chart