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Old 12-17-2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by martym
I bought a lux meter today (my bubble and hammer coral aren't doing very well) I can't seem to find any info on what the readings should be. I'm a little dissapointed that the reader didn't come with some guidelines. I measure around 5800 in the middle of the tank and 3800 at the bottom. right under the light (2x175w MH) it read 22200. Can anyone give me some suggestions?
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As far as I know 5800 is Ok. John Tullock's book "Natural Reef aquaria" (I believe it is called.) Gives a good explanation. I wiil have look when I have a minute, and give another answer later.
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