ITC Reefculture PARwise
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ITC Reefculture PARwise Light Meter: Fine-Tune Your Aquarium
The ITC Reefculture PARwise Light Meter takes the guesswork out of aquarium lighting. Whether you keep a softie garden or chase high-octane acros, this tool helps you measure what your corals actually need — not what your eyes think looks good. This small, compact light meter turns complex lighting into usable, clear data for planted aquariums and reef tanks.
What Makes the ITC Reefculture PARwise a Must-Have?
This smart, submersible quantum sensor pulls double duty:
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Measures both spectrum and intensity
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Works in air and underwater
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Helps you dial in photoperiod, Kelvin, and DLI with confidence
What the ITC Reefculture PARwise Actually Measures
The PARwise gives you the lighting stats that matter. Here's what it tracks in real-time:
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PAR (PPFD): 0–6000 µMol/m²/s
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Kelvin Temperature: 1000–10,000 K
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LUX: 2–300,000
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Spectrum Range: 380–800nm
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DLI (Daily Light Integral)
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Peak Wavelength & Hue Color
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YPF and cPUR Calculations (for coral and plant nerds)
How the ITC Reefculture PARwise Light Meter Works
The tech is clever, but using it isn’t rocket science. Here's how it all clicks together:
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A proprietary optical engine sits beneath a replaceable cosine corrector
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It reads spectral content and light quantity with pinpoint accuracy
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Data transfers via USB to your device (PC, Mac, or Android)
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The web-based app auto-downloads when first plugged in
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And yes — a USB-C adapter comes in the box
Note: iPhones and iPads aren’t compatible (blame Safari, not the sensor).
Setup is Simpler Than You Think
You don’t need an engineering degree — just follow a few quick steps:
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Connect PARwise via USB
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Launch the Chrome-based app
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Place the sensor near your coral or plant
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Tap the pause button to capture the reading
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Compare your spectrum to target values or desired curves
Real-World Applications (And Why Reefers Love It)
The ITC Reefculture PARwise isn’t just about numbers — it saves coral, time, and frustration.
Here’s what reefers use it for:
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Avoiding coral bleaching or underexposure
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Placing high-demand species like SPS at just the right depth
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Spotting wasted energy or IR heat loss
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Verifying your lighting investment is actually doing its job
And yes, even planted tank keepers love it for YPF monitoring.
Technical Specs of the ITC Reefculture PARwise at a Glance
Feature | Value |
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PAR Range | 0–6000 µMol/m²/s |
Kelvin | 1000–10,000 K |
LUX | 2–300,000 |
Spectrum | 380–800nm |
Measurement Accuracy | ±5% |
Repeatability | < 0.5% |
IP Rating | IP68 (submersible) |
Dimensions | 85 × 40 × 20mm |
Weight | 130g |
It also measures UV-A and near-UV, detects dominant wavelengths, and auto-compensates for temperature. You get data you can trust — no calibration guesswork.
Warranty & Support
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Warranty Period: 1 Year
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Backed by CoralVue and ITC Reefculture
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Covers defects in materials and workmanship
Why the PARwise Is a Smart Investment
Let’s face it — corals aren’t cheap. Neither is your lighting setup. The ITC Reefculture PARwise helps protect both.
By making every light adjustment measurable, this meter becomes an essential tool for reefers who take lighting seriously
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