I recently ordered one and waiting for it to arrive tomorrow. I'm looking forward to getting my lighting set right for growing soft and LPS corals. Thanks for your help and review.
@@kalamazoo_reefer Where you shocked by the reading you got? Both my lights arent running on the original program because Iost both somehow. I pushed LPS mode on my noopsyche but recently found out that their program for LPS is supposed to be an 18 hour run time! Seems crazy to me and I have only been running it 12 so probably much lower par then it should be so now I am scared to change it! LOL. Because I invested in a lot of high end zoas. I will probably wait until I move them to the frag tank!
Thanks for the Videos. 2nd video I’ve seen on this exact Par meter this week and been contemplating whether to get one or not….. Just now ordered mines on Amazon .
@kalamazoo_reefer I just went and added it to my wishlist. It's a luxury item for sure, but I've got a Nicrew HyperReef 150 over a IM50 Lagoon and have no clue where to set my lights. I've got it turned down quite a bit right now, but this would be amazing to dial in. Honestly, it would be worth getting and renting it out to local reefers, which aren't many in my area. Hmmmm....
@@ShrimpNReefDude I think you could do it. Rent it out for weekends at fifty bucks a pop. It’s one of the toughest things in the hobby. The expense of these devices is just madness.
@kalamazoo_reefer The Apogee model is the "gold standard" but like anything else, they've come to realize that and charge a premium for it! I'll have access to one of those next month from a reef club near me. Part of becoming a supporting member of their forum grants me access to the meter for a couple weeks at a time. It would be great to get this one and when I have the apogee and do a side by side and document it. If I do it, I'd be glad to send you as much info as possible.
@@ShrimpNReefDude Awesome. The more info the better. Telegraham did a lengthy comparison between this budget model and the Apogee 510, and found that this budget model was only reading at 5% lower par (or less), so it seems pretty accurate for the cost.
Did he compare it to the reading to an apogee 510 or 201? I almost bough a 210 because they are onsale for 279 but I read they are basically for Old school t5 or Damn. Cant think of the other type but on the ones that put out a lot of heat!
@@kalamazoo_reefer I just got mine today! Your video sold me! ! I am a little afraid to use it with the pole. I have heard people saying it fills with water but seems to me that you could just put a silicone seal on the hole on the bottom if thats where the water comes from. Why did you go through the hassle of switching the pole? I am switching tanks and lights so I really needed to know par! So did you just turn it on and put in tank? That simple? I did like that The itc show a spectrum graph. Is there anyway to get the spectrum from this and what does DLI or MOL mean? Is that the same as pur? I am pretty sure pur means the percentage of usable light thats beneficial to corals. I have a strip light on my nano and somehow I lost the program so for now I just plug it in and let it rip! LOL Stupid I know so I put some duct tape over some of the whites, reds and greens so I have no idea if its running the right spectrum! I also thought it was very important to know the par before I use a program again, coarls seem fine except for my zoas but I think my conch is eating them or definitely irritating the hell out of them!! Is it hard to program it to keep track of reading ect? Is there any other features it has that you didint mention? Great Video! New subscriber here!
I just saw your review and I’ve looked at several other ones. This video was awesome and thanks to you, I’ve decided to order this one. It should be here this coming week. Oh, and I’ve subscribed to your channel. Thank you.
that's the same one I got a few years ago! i think mine is an older model but it's worked well:) accurate, easy to use, great price, can't be beat!
Pretty amazing. I wish it was more common knowledge! I think it’s gaining attention now, finally.
I recently ordered one and waiting for it to arrive tomorrow. I'm looking forward to getting my lighting set right for growing soft and LPS corals. Thanks for your help and review.
I have used mine like a dozen times now. So nice not to be guessing. Guessing on PAR made me so uneasy.
@@kalamazoo_reefer Where you shocked by the reading you got? Both my lights arent running on the original program because Iost both somehow. I pushed LPS mode on my noopsyche but recently found out that their program for LPS is supposed to be an 18 hour run time! Seems crazy to me and I have only been running it 12 so probably much lower par then it should be so now I am scared to change it! LOL. Because I invested in a lot of high end zoas. I will probably wait until I move them to the frag tank!
Thanks for the Videos. 2nd video I’ve seen on this exact Par meter this week and been contemplating whether to get one or not….. Just now ordered mines on Amazon .
Good call. Seriously. I am way happy with this purchase. Still blown away by the price.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for the video.
You as well!
Looks like a must buy for the $$
It’s stupid good value. I’m so happy with it.
Thanks Dude, just ordered one.
You won’t be sorry. Still can’t believe the price.
I really enjoy your videos!!
Thanks!
Happy new year 🍾
You as well!
Cool! Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely. Still can’t believe it works well for $200. I was worried 🤣
@kalamazoo_reefer I just went and added it to my wishlist. It's a luxury item for sure, but I've got a Nicrew HyperReef 150 over a IM50 Lagoon and have no clue where to set my lights. I've got it turned down quite a bit right now, but this would be amazing to dial in. Honestly, it would be worth getting and renting it out to local reefers, which aren't many in my area. Hmmmm....
@@ShrimpNReefDude I think you could do it. Rent it out for weekends at fifty bucks a pop. It’s one of the toughest things in the hobby. The expense of these devices is just madness.
@kalamazoo_reefer The Apogee model is the "gold standard" but like anything else, they've come to realize that and charge a premium for it! I'll have access to one of those next month from a reef club near me. Part of becoming a supporting member of their forum grants me access to the meter for a couple weeks at a time. It would be great to get this one and when I have the apogee and do a side by side and document it. If I do it, I'd be glad to send you as much info as possible.
@@ShrimpNReefDude Awesome. The more info the better. Telegraham did a lengthy comparison between this budget model and the Apogee 510, and found that this budget model was only reading at 5% lower par (or less), so it seems pretty accurate for the cost.
Which scrubber is that which you attached the meter to
I think it’s the 12” Continuum scraper, with blade removed.
Niiice! I might get one.
Totally worth it.
This company should sponsor you lol.
@@rowkim8194 lol KalamazooReefer brought to you by VABIRA!
Lol Niiice! Thank You sir
Did he compare it to the reading to an apogee 510 or 201? I almost bough a 210 because they are onsale for 279 but I read they are basically for Old school t5 or Damn. Cant think of the other type but on the ones that put out a lot of heat!
510!
@@kalamazoo_reefer I just got mine today! Your video sold me! ! I am a little afraid to use it with the pole. I have heard people saying it fills with water but seems to me that you could just put a silicone seal on the hole on the bottom if thats where the water comes from. Why did you go through the hassle of switching the pole? I am switching tanks and lights so I really needed to know par! So did you just turn it on and put in tank? That simple? I did like that The itc show a spectrum graph. Is there anyway to get the spectrum from this and what does DLI or MOL mean? Is that the same as pur? I am pretty sure pur means the percentage of usable light thats beneficial to corals. I have a strip light on my nano and somehow I lost the program so for now I just plug it in and let it rip! LOL Stupid I know so I put some duct tape over some of the whites, reds and greens so I have no idea if its running the right spectrum! I also thought it was very important to know the par before I use a program again, coarls seem fine except for my zoas but I think my conch is eating them or definitely irritating the hell out of them!! Is it hard to program it to keep track of reading ect? Is there any other features it has that you didint mention? Great Video! New subscriber here!
how accurate is the PAR meter (how much PAR deviation ?)
Watch the video and maybe you'll find out.
thanks i wanted to get the ITC but after hearing that i might go with this one@@kabnoot
I just saw your review and I’ve looked at several other ones. This video was awesome and thanks to you, I’ve decided to order this one. It should be here this coming week. Oh, and I’ve subscribed to your channel. Thank you.