marine coral reef PAR levels

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    For Freshwater PAR levels please click here.

    The list below shows the light ranges needed for coral growth.

    The minimum figures are used as a guideline where growth will be minimal and the health of the coral may come into question.

    At the maximum level no more growth will occur for an increase in light.

    Remember PAR is a better measurement of quantity of light than quality.

    A seneye  reef device will help you do more analysis than just PAR.

    You can find more information on Aquarium lighting here.

    Organism Genus Species Lighting Requirment PAR (µE m2sec)
    Minimum Ideal Maximum
    Anemone Anthopleura elegantissima   73   None @ 540
    Coral Acropora cervicornis Medium 281 306 331
    Coral Acropora digitifera High 82 327 600
    Coral Acropora divaricata Very Low 10 77 200
    Coral Acropora formosa High 170 340 600
    Coral Acropora gemmifera High 170 340 600
    Coral Acropora granulosa Low 53 107 450
    Coral Acropora microphthalma High 170 300 600
    Coral Acropora millepora (coenosarc) Medium 100 190 500
    Coral Acropora millepora (polyp) Medium 140 230 550
    Coral Acropora nobilis (coenosarc)   170 310 600
    Coral Acropora nobilis (polyp)   100 180 500
    Coral Acropora Species Medium 131 246 503
    Coral Cyphastrea serailia   100 150 200
    Coral Cyphastrea Species   100 150 200
    Coral Montipora capitata   135 193 250
    Coral Montipora tuberculosa (coenosarc) Low 130 180 250
    Coral Montipora tuberculosa (polyp)   100 300 400
    Coral Montipora Species   122 224 300
    Coral Pocillopora damicornis Medium 150 225 400
    Coral Pocillopora eydouxi High 250 323 425
    Coral Pocillopora meandrina   275 350 425
    Coral Pocillopora Species   225 299 417
    Coral Pavona varians Low 110 230 350
    Coral Pavona Species   110 230 350
    Coral Porites cylindrica   150 200 250
    Coral Porites lobata Medium 250 300 350
    Coral Porites lutea High 400 575 750
    Coral Porites Species   267 358 450
    Coral Sinularia densa   207 304 400
    Coral Sinularia Species   200 300 400
    Coral Stylophora pistillata (Shade) Diverse 40 200 600
    Coral Stylophora pistillata (Light) Diverse 40 300 600
    Coral Stylophora Species   40 250 600

    This list was produced in association with Arcadia -  the experts in aquarium lighting.

    http://www.arcadia-aquatic.com

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