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PAR, a look at photosynthetically active radiation.
PAR refers to the range of light wavelengths which plants can utilize in the physiological process of photosynthesis. Not all light can be used in large or any amount during photosynthesis, only a portion of the visible light spectrum is utilized in large amounts. The range of wavelengths which plants can utilize is 400 nm to 700 nm.
A Beginners guide to the aquarium nitrogen cycle.
The nitrogen cycle is a bacterial process that takes approximately 6-8 weeks to fully establish. The main indicator that you are fully cycled is when ammonia and nitrite levels are consistently zero. Ammonia and nitrite are highly toxic to aquatic organisms and keeping fish in an uncycled system can be deadly. Some fish do tolerate the process of cycling better than others.
Top 5 Red Plants you can grow without Co2 supplementation
The red coloration seen in plant species is directly proportional to the amount of light it is being exposed to. Coloration and pigment in plants are similar to a tan in humans. It protects the plant from increased light levels. This means that the brighter the light the more red of a plant you'll grow.
