Hi Lowe - any PAR data on the mighty ray?

jbrady33 · 08-29-2012, 06:46 PM

can't decide between the mighty ray or a small Fugeray on a nano tank. Fugeray might be a little too much power.

Lowe · 08-30-2012, 04:35 PM

Hey hey. Which Mighty Ray and what size is your aquarium?

I will say that though the PAR values are relatively strong for such a small fixture, the spread is not so ideal and would be best fit on a narrow aquarium as the light output (degree) itself is narrow. Good growth underneath the fixture, not so much outside of it.

jbrady33 · 08-30-2012, 05:43 PM

Check it out, you even answer if I typo your name

Its a 3 gal JBJ Picotope - about 12" wide, maybe 9 deep. Came with a 9 watt cfl, pics on my sig.

The cfl is ok, but leds just have that certain shimmer, and the color is good if the blue & white se on together!

Lowe · 08-30-2012, 06:42 PM

Well, even w/ the typo you did flash the Batman signal ...the best way to get a hold of me, lol.

Anyways, I took a quick pic for you with the 60 LED. The tank is 12 wide and 10 high. The fixture is about 4-5 inches above the rim and PAR readings dead center bottom is near 70. Off to either end length wise was roughly 15-20. Hope this helps. Note that the readings were taken through open air.

jbrady33 · 08-31-2012, 06:03 PM

Wow - that looks nice! For a little tank it looks a lot more 'airy' than a fugeray. Fugeray has a better spread though, tough choice!

Is the light you show on the Finnex.net web site? I only see the MIghty Ray 21 on there.

PS: Fixed the spelling of your name, sorry about that!

08-29-2012, 06:46 PM	#1
jbrady33 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mt Laurel, NJ Posts: 920	Hi Lowe - any PAR data on the mighty ray? can't decide between the mighty ray or a small Fugeray on a nano tank. Fugeray might be a little too much power. Last edited by jbrady33; 08-31-2012 at 06:00 PM.. Reason: spelling

08-30-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
jbrady33 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mt Laurel, NJ Posts: 920	Check it out, you even answer if I typo your name Its a 3 gal JBJ Picotope - about 12" wide, maybe 9 deep. Came with a 9 watt cfl, pics on my sig. The cfl is ok, but leds just have that certain shimmer, and the color is good if the blue & white se on together! __________________ My 36 Gallon bow, 3 gallon picotope, RAOK CLUB #78

08-31-2012, 06:03 PM	#5
jbrady33 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mt Laurel, NJ Posts: 920	Wow - that looks nice! For a little tank it looks a lot more 'airy' than a fugeray. Fugeray has a better spread though, tough choice! Is the light you show on the Finnex.net web site? I only see the MIghty Ray 21 on there. PS: Fixed the spelling of your name, sorry about that! __________________ My 36 Gallon bow, 3 gallon picotope, RAOK CLUB #78 Last edited by jbrady33; 08-31-2012 at 06:25 PM.. Reason: question

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08-30-2012, 04:35 PM	#2
Lowe Finnex (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 398	Hey hey. Which Mighty Ray and what size is your aquarium? I will say that though the PAR values are relatively strong for such a small fixture, the spread is not so ideal and would be best fit on a narrow aquarium as the light output (degree) itself is narrow. Good growth underneath the fixture, not so much outside of it.

08-30-2012, 06:42 PM	#4
Lowe Finnex (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 398	Well, even w/ the typo you did flash the Batman signal ...the best way to get a hold of me, lol. Anyways, I took a quick pic for you with the 60 LED. The tank is 12 wide and 10 high. The fixture is about 4-5 inches above the rim and PAR readings dead center bottom is near 70. Off to either end length wise was roughly 15-20. Hope this helps. Note that the readings were taken through open air.